Unlocking Business Growth with LivePlan (5-sessions)
Create a one page growth plan using LivePlan software. Deliverables include growth strategies, financials and pitch for funding
Cost: $500 (Early bird pricing of $400 available until April 10th)
Value of $1200 (Software $100, Consulting $500, Workshop $500, Pitch $100)
Who Should Attend: Businesses owners with over 2 years of operational experience, seeking to develop actionable growth plans for funding, strategic planning, and scaling.
Event Dates: Thursdays, April 17th, May 1st, May 15th, May 29th, and June 12th, from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Objectives: Create deliverables for a growth plan with LivePlan Software and learn how to perfect your pitch.
Session 1: Intro into LivePlan – Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
LivePlan is a step-by-step process software of which guides through each phase of creating a professional, lender-ready business plan, pitch and financial reports.
• Start plan in software
• Introduce plan outline
• Create your pitch summary
• Begin your forecast
Session 2: Marketing and Operations – Thursday, May 1, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Gain the skills to develop a detailed, actionable business strategy that drives success.
• Start marketing plan, sales plan, and operations plan in software
• Identify milestones & metrics
• Setup company section
Session 3: The Financials – Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Master the essentials of financial planning with LivePlan software. Equip yourself with the knowledge to manage your business finances effectively and drive informed decision-making.
• Create a financial plan forecast
• Use a financial plan for financing
• Understand financial statements
Session 4: The Deliverables -- Thursday, May 29, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Understand the deliverables created in LivePlan and learn valuable presentation skills to deliver you pitch or business presentation
· Understand the deliverables created from LivePlan
· Learn how to “pitch” to different audiences
· Discover Best Practices for Presenting Your Plan
Session 5: The Pitch -- Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
· Pitch to a cohort of business owners, subject matter experts, lenders and SBDC team members
· Engage in feedback to fine tune your pitch
· Listen and learn from other business owners' pitches
Speaker(s): Laurie Womer, Associate Director | Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Co-Sponsor(s):
Fee: $ 400.00
$500 [Early Bird pricing of $400 available until April 10th] You will be directed to a separate page for payment after you register for the event.
