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Let’s Learn: Business Planning

Join our 4-week virtual workshop, "Let's Learn: Business Planning," and learn how to create a comprehensive business plan from scratch. Our expert instructor will guide you through the entire process, from outlining your products and services to developing a marketing strategy, financial projections, and more.

Class 1: Business Foundation and Market Analysis (1st Wednesday of the month)
- Defining your business mission, vision, and values
- Identifying your target market and customer segments
- Conducting market research and analyzing competitors
- Developing a unique value proposition (UVP)

Class 2: Products/Services and Marketing Strategy (2nd Wednesday of the month)
- Describing your products or services
- Developing a marketing strategy (channels, tactics, budget)
- Creating a sales strategy and revenue projections
- Building a brand identity (logo, tagline, messaging)

Class 3: Financial Projections and Operations (3rd Wednesday of the month)
- Developing financial projections (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Creating a budget and managing expenses
- Defining operational processes and management structure
- Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs)

Class 4: Putting it all Together - Finalizing Your Business Plan (4th Wednesday of the month)
- Reviewing and refining your business plan
- Creating an executive summary and elevator pitch
- Developing a plan for implementation and milestone tracking
- Preparing for funding requests and investor pitches

BONUS Class 5: Obtaining Funding for Your Business (Extended Class)
- Overview of funding options (grants, loans, investors, crowdfunding)
- Connecting with financial advisors and funding experts
- Next steps and resources for securing funding

What's Included:
- 4 virtual workshops (1 hour each)
- Email support throughout the 4 weeks
- Business Plan Template for a professional outline
- 1-on-1 support available if needed
- Bonus funding workshop with connections to financial advisors

Take Away:
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a comprehensive business plan and the knowledge to confidently pursue funding opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to turn your business idea into a reality!

Let's Learn: Shopify

Join our 4-week virtual workshop, "Let's Learn: Shopify," and learn how to create a professional Shopify store from scratch. Our expert instructor will guide you through the entire process, from setting up your store to marketing and promoting your products.

Class 1: Setting Up Your Shopify Store (1st Thursday of the Month)
- Overview of Shopify and its features
- Creating a Shopify account with an extended trial period
- Setting up your store's basic information (name, address, currency, etc.)
- Choosing a theme and customizing your store's design
- Setting up payment and shipping options

Class 2: Adding Products and Collections (2nd Thursday of the Month)
- Creating and managing products (adding descriptions, images, prices, etc.)
- Organizing products into collections and categories
- Setting up product variants and options
- Managing inventory and tracking stock levels

Class 3: Store Design and Navigation (3rd Thursday of the Month)
- Customizing your store's layout and design
- Creating menus and navigation
- Adding pages (about, contact, FAQ, etc.)
- Integrating social media and other third-party apps

Class 4 & 5: Launch and Configuration (4th Thursday of the Month)
- Finalizing your store's setup and configuration
- Setting up taxes and shipping rates
- Configuring email and notification settings
- Testing and launching your store

BONUS: Marketing and Promotion (Extended Class)
- Introduction to Shopify's built-in marketing tools
- Creating and managing promotions and discounts
- Setting up and running email marketing campaigns
- Using social media to drive traffic and sales

What's Included:
- 4 virtual workshops (~1 hour each)
- Email support throughout the 4 weeks
- Link to create a Shopify account with an extended trial period
- 1-on-1 support available if needed

Take Away:
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a fully functional Shopify store and the knowledge to manage and market it effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your online business to the next level!

Let’s Learn: Business Planning

Join our 4-week virtual workshop, "Let's Learn: Business Planning," and learn how to create a comprehensive business plan from scratch. Our expert instructor will guide you through the entire process, from outlining your products and services to developing a marketing strategy, financial projections, and more.

Class 1: Business Foundation and Market Analysis (1st Wednesday of the month)
- Defining your business mission, vision, and values
- Identifying your target market and customer segments
- Conducting market research and analyzing competitors
- Developing a unique value proposition (UVP)

Class 2: Products/Services and Marketing Strategy (2nd Wednesday of the month)
- Describing your products or services
- Developing a marketing strategy (channels, tactics, budget)
- Creating a sales strategy and revenue projections
- Building a brand identity (logo, tagline, messaging)

Class 3: Financial Projections and Operations (3rd Wednesday of the month)
- Developing financial projections (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Creating a budget and managing expenses
- Defining operational processes and management structure
- Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs)

Class 4: Putting it all Together - Finalizing Your Business Plan (4th Wednesday of the month)
- Reviewing and refining your business plan
- Creating an executive summary and elevator pitch
- Developing a plan for implementation and milestone tracking
- Preparing for funding requests and investor pitches

BONUS Class 5: Obtaining Funding for Your Business (Extended Class)
- Overview of funding options (grants, loans, investors, crowdfunding)
- Connecting with financial advisors and funding experts
- Next steps and resources for securing funding

What's Included:
- 4 virtual workshops (1 hour each)
- Email support throughout the 4 weeks
- Business Plan Template for a professional outline
- 1-on-1 support available if needed
- Bonus funding workshop with connections to financial advisors

Take Away:
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a comprehensive business plan and the knowledge to confidently pursue funding opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to turn your business idea into a reality!

Let's Learn: Shopify

Join our 4-week virtual workshop, "Let's Learn: Shopify," and learn how to create a professional Shopify store from scratch. Our expert instructor will guide you through the entire process, from setting up your store to marketing and promoting your products.

Class 1: Setting Up Your Shopify Store (1st Thursday of the Month)
- Overview of Shopify and its features
- Creating a Shopify account with an extended trial period
- Setting up your store's basic information (name, address, currency, etc.)
- Choosing a theme and customizing your store's design
- Setting up payment and shipping options

Class 2: Adding Products and Collections (2nd Thursday of the Month)
- Creating and managing products (adding descriptions, images, prices, etc.)
- Organizing products into collections and categories
- Setting up product variants and options
- Managing inventory and tracking stock levels

Class 3: Store Design and Navigation (3rd Thursday of the Month)
- Customizing your store's layout and design
- Creating menus and navigation
- Adding pages (about, contact, FAQ, etc.)
- Integrating social media and other third-party apps

Class 4 & 5: Launch and Configuration (4th Thursday of the Month)
- Finalizing your store's setup and configuration
- Setting up taxes and shipping rates
- Configuring email and notification settings
- Testing and launching your store

BONUS: Marketing and Promotion (Extended Class)
- Introduction to Shopify's built-in marketing tools
- Creating and managing promotions and discounts
- Setting up and running email marketing campaigns
- Using social media to drive traffic and sales

What's Included:
- 4 virtual workshops (~1 hour each)
- Email support throughout the 4 weeks
- Link to create a Shopify account with an extended trial period
- 1-on-1 support available if needed

Take Away:
By the end of this workshop, you'll have a fully functional Shopify store and the knowledge to manage and market it effectively. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your online business to the next level!