What we’re about
This group is for those who are small business owners or entrepreneurs interested in starting their own venture. Our purpose is provide support, advice, camaraderie and offer personal experiences for all to learn from others. We offer webinars on topics of interest to those starting or running a small business. From how to start a business to how to run and grow your venture, we are here to support you.
Be engaged and help others as we grow our business community. We collaborate with other entrepreneurial Meetup groups so we have a reach of over 6,000+ members.
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- FREE WEBINAR! Preparing 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
