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Got a powerful idea and the drive to see it through? Ready to take the leap into starting, running, or growing your own business?
The path to significant success and making a real impact is closer than ever. Here in the Minnesota startup ecosystem, our community is a welcoming space for everyone – from budding entrepreneurs and tech innovators to experienced investors and supportive educators. We're united by our commitment to equip founders with the knowledge, guidance, tools, and networks they need to thrive.
Join us as we cultivate a strong, vibrant, and interconnected entrepreneurial community built on meaningful business and social connections!
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See all- FREE WEBINAR! Planning for Business GrowthNeeds location
To get the Zoom link for this webinar, you must pre-register using this link: https://live.vcita.com/site/tvs7rfn7evag5g1k/online-scheduling?event=cx3j3a26f8m0uknq
Three facts all entrepreneurs should know:
1. 50% of new businesses fail within their first 5 years
2. Entrepreneurs who plan are 16% more likely to succeed
3. Growth is crucial to the long-term survival of a businessThis two-hour, working webinar takes participants through a proven planning process to identify and develop strategies and tactics to support their business’ sustainable growth. The basic principles of business planning are presented, and participants have an opportunity to apply those principles during the webinar to begin planning their business’ growth.
This webinar covers:
The Business Planning Process
• Why Plan?
• Gathering Information
• Designating OutcomesBusiness Growth Strategies
• Penetration
• Segment Development
• Offering Development
• DiversificationBy the end of the session, you will have:
• An understanding of the Business Planning Process.
• Begun designating the business growth outcomes you want to achieve.
• Defined the boundaries within which your business is operating.
• An understanding of the four basic business growth strategies.
• Begun planning your business’ next growth strategy.Participants will receive:
• A Designating Outcomes worksheet
• A Growth Strategies worksheet
• Notes pages for the presentation slide deckJoin us for this informative session!
Have questions? Contact us at info@mbmentors.org
MBMentors is an all-volunteer non-profit helping start-ups and small businesses throughout Minnesota for FREE! www.mbmentors.org
