NEOEDD offers one workshop—Business Foundations—on a regular basis, and others on an as-available basis.
Business Foundations is a six-week course that walks through the basics, giving participants the tools to finish a business plan and ensure their business idea is viable. Workshop topics:
- Gaining Perspective: Consider your business concept.
- Laying the Foundation: Define line of business and analyze financial essentials, from overhead costs to break-even point.
- Getting into the Flow: Cover the financial essentials of
cash flow, sales forecasting, and financial documents. - Mission & Markets: Revisit mission, discuss market research, and identify competitors in order to align with target markets.
- Get the Word Out: Discuss creative marketing strategies
and give peer feedback on marketing materials. - Goodbye & Good Luck: Present your business plan, share
final pitch, and plan for next steps.
Forthcoming workshops could include topics such as Hiring an Employee, Merchandizing Your Storefront, or multi-day business incubator retreats.
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