A FREE Small Business Workshop Series

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business

"Five Workshops to Lead You to Start-Up Success"

New Cycle Starting On

Monday, September 8, 2014

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | check-in starts at 5:30 pm

(sandwiches and beverages will be provided)

Danbury Innovation Center

158 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

(please use the center's main entrance)

Want to start a business but do not know where to start? This workshop series, conducted by a team of professionals from the SCORE Norwalk Chapter, will give you the boost to get you on your way!

Seating is limited. Registration is required.

Monday, September 8 - Self-Assessment/Business Plan: Learn about the risk and reward of starting a business in today's competitive marketplace. The traits of successful entrepreneurs will be discussed for the purpose of assessing one's innate and acquired ability to start and manage a successful business. The session will also focus on structuring a dynamic business plan.

Monday, September 15 - Marketing Strategy & Research: Learn the importance of market research and planning to start-up and build a competitive and successful business. Emphasis will be on sound market positioning of a small business's products or services within its target market that will enhance profitable and success.

Monday, September 22 - Marketing Execution: Learn how to execute successful marketing efforts is the core of this presentation that will include interactive attendee worksheets. The use of online-based marketing tools, including website and social media, will be extensively discussed.

Monday, September 29 - Financial Reporting & Planning: This presentation reviews a business's key financial statements and walks the participants through the development of a comprehensive financial plan. The importance of understanding the key financial drivers of the business will be a center-piece of the discussion.

Monday, October 6 - Funding Sources/Conversation with Entrepreneurs: Learn about the funding structure required for start-up businesses today, including a presentation from lending sources specializing in start-up and small businesses. Includes discussion and Q&A with SCORE-mentored, start-up business entrepreneurs.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.