Week of Events
Solopreneurship 101
Working for yourself is amazing … provided you know how to make it work. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve got a great idea or are good at your craft yet don’t know exactly what you’re doing in running a business, you’re not alone. In this session, you’ll learn the basics of what you need […]
Developing A Business Plan
In this workshop, business owners will learn the eight parts of a business plan and what to consider when writing one. At the end of the workshop, business owners will have a blueprint or first draft of a business plan. Presenter's Bio: Regions Bank is a Fortune 500 company committed to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven […]
Crafting Your Winning Pitch: How to’s for Developing Your Pitch
(NOTE: This event is held @10am CDT/9am MDT/8am PDT) Learn how to develop a successful quality pitch. This workshop will go through the basic concepts that are to be included in a pitch, how to structure your pitch deck, formatting your presentation, and how to incorporate your personal artistic and creative touches. You will leave […]
Demystifying Financial Foundations: Income, Assets & Cash Flow
Learn how to understand, create and use your financial statements · Understanding Financial Statements: o Introduces the three main financial statements: the Income Statement (Profit and Loss), Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement. o Explains their purposes: showing profitability, financial position, and available cash o Importance in decision-making, tracking performance, and securing investments. · Income: […]
Funding Your Dream: Exploring Loans, Equity, Crowdfunding & More
Learn about the many sources of funding your business. Traditional Loans: Overview of bank loans, lines of credit, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. What does a bank look for in a potential borrower? Equity Financing: Definition and examples (angel investors, venture capital). How does it work: selling ownership stakes in exchange for capital. Pros […]
Creating Realistic Financial Projections for Your Small Business
Where do your financial projections come from? Your knowledge of your business and industry, and your best estimates of what might happen. Purpose of Financial Projections: Use to plan, set realistic goals, and secure funding. Use as a roadmap to assessing the feasibility of your plan. Importance in developing investor confidence & improving internal decision-making. Components […]
