Writing Your Business Plan Plus Workshop (Webinar/Workshop)
This program will be run in 2 parts of 4 hours each on September 10 and 17 from 8:30am-12:30pm. As part of this program, participants will be able to access 1×1 support as described below. This program is hosted by UWL SBDC.
This program provides an eight (8) hour training covering 5 core modules:
• Business planning introduction/testing your idea
• Financial
• Operations/legal
• Marketing
• Management/ leadership
Participants will receive a participant guide as well as a sample business plan. Participants also may select to receive a three month subscription to LivePlan to support their development of a business plan. All training and support is virtual and/or by phone.
If you are unable to register for this program because registration is full or if you need assistance, contact the SBDC for assistance: sbdc@uwlax.edu, 608.785.8782.
Additional instruction and support:
Participants will have the opportunity for up to two hours of follow on 1×1 instructional session to assist them to access business planning materials/tools to develop a business plan. Access to additional support and instruction will be identified to participants in connection with the training and will be available for a 90 day period or the available program support ends, whichever occurs first.
Target Participants:
This training is suitable for new/newer in businesses who will benefit from a comprehensive training to better define the business and/or help it develop and grow. This training is also suitable for businesses who do not have a current business plan and would benefit from the development of one to guide the management of the business, funding, or to be better positioned for growth. The training and follow on instructional support will help position the business owner to move forward to develop and execute the business plan.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Participants completing this training program should be able to:
• Understand the key components of a business plan
• Understand ways to identify the business value proposition and test a business idea
• Identify ways to access information to support the business plan’s objectives
• Understand how the business plan is used for multiple business purposes such as evaluation, financing, etc.
• Understand how to access resources to develop the core content of a business plan
• Access technical assistance to support business and strategic planning
A confirmation email will be sent prior to the program starting. If you don’t receive confirmation, please check your junk/spam/promotions folder(s) or contact the SBDC for assistance: sbdc@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8782. Should circumstances arise that change program dates or its activities, the program provider, UW-La Crosse SBDC, will contact the program participants.
MSBB Training Project Eligible: The fee for this program is paid for on your behalf as an eligible participant, but your attendance is reqauired. If circumstances arise that change your availability, please contact sbdc@uwlax.edu or call 608.785.8782 so other participants may attend.
Participating Organizations: The UW Office of Business and Entrepreneurship (OBE), the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) network, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Please only register if you are available and plan to attend, so the provided funding can assist as many small business owners as possible.
Click here for information and registration on the SBDC website..
Speaker(s): Anne Hlavacka & Carrie Bork