Writing a successful business plan

Does your business need funding? Focus? A market strategy?

A written business plan is essential for all these things -- and more. Banks and investors will insist on one. Marketing professionals will use it as their guide. Managers will refer to it to help them steer the company in the right direction.

This workshop will cover the basics of how to write a successful business plan.

Topics will include:

• Purpose of a written business plan
• Overview of the key components within the plan
• How to conduct the market research to make your plan stand out
• Utilizing business plan templates
• Diving into the financial section of the plan including financial projections and why you need them

Instructors: Joe Rodola & John Rowell, SBDC advisors.

Rodola and Rowell are both seasoned business specialists who will bring their long-term business expertise in teaching this informative workshop.