StartSMART^TM Workshop Series

for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners

by Princeton SCORE

Whether you are just beginning to develop a business start-up idea or are an established business looking to add new products or markets, or facing unresolved issues, the StartSMART Workshop Series from Princeton SCORE provides guidance and support to ensure your success.

Program Features:

StartSMART is a powerful blend of intensive classroom training, personalized mentoring, financial guidance, and professional networking — all dedicated to helping you develop a detailed strategic plan and hone your business management skills as an entrepreneur or small business owner.   

I. Training

Over the course of 2 months, you’ll meet for five 3-hour evening sessions of instruction and interaction at a convenient location in Nassau Park Pavilion in Princeton, NJ.  Experienced business professionals who are experts in their fields, will share key concepts and hands-on strategies you can begin applying immediately to your business:

1. Entrepreneurship & business planning overview (FREE session): June 10, 2015    
2. Business concept definition & gathering market intelligence:       June 24, 2015  
3. Branding, marketing strategy & communication plan tactics: July 8, 2015      
4. Financial projections, cash flow management & accounting basics: July 22, 2015
5. Sources of business funding, how to get approved & next steps: August 5, 2015      

II. Individual Business Mentoring & Financial Counseling

As a StartSMART participant, you’ll have a personally assigned SCORE business mentor throughout the series and beyond, to provide one-on-one guidance and support that is tailored to your business.  Your mentor will help you navigate the business planning process to ultimately make an informed “go/no-go” business decision.

III. Peer Networking 

Learn and grow from the advice and experience of your fellow StartSMART participants, many of whom are successful entrepreneurs.  Sharing ideas, business challenges and industry contacts will provide added support throughout the program and enhance your professional network.

IV. A Business Start-up or Growth Plan

Upon completion of the StartSMART program, you’ll have a strategic plan of action to start, grow or improve your business that you can implement immediately. The training and counseling sessions will guide you in creating a powerful business plan containing all the critical elements and financials to be funding-ready and provide you with a detailed roadmap to success.

Registration & Pricing

The first session is offered as a FREE trial, however, space is limited so pre-registration is required. The entire series is a great value at $128 and includes all 5 workshops plus one-on-one business mentoring.  If you decide to proceed with the series, registration and payment for the balance of the workshops is taken at session one (cash/check only). 

StartSMART Participant Testimonials: 

• “I have benefited amply attending this course. I had no idea of all the concepts discussed in starting a business. Although I am in the third year of my business, I wish I had attended this course earlier so that many mistakes could have been avoided.”
• “Really expert mentors and presenters.”
• “I enjoyed the personal mentorship and think that's definitely a value added in the program.”
• “Our one-to-one mentor was extremely helpful and assisted in the process of moving forward in developing a great business plan.”
• “The StartSMART program provided me with all the tools I need to launch my business.”
• “Comprehensive; personalized; realistic; helpful financial model; excellent & experienced speakers.”

Don't leave your business dreams on hold.  Sign up today for the FREE no-obligation trial session to see if the StartSMART series is right for you.

ADDED BONUS: Session #1 attendees completing a brief Microsoft survey will be entered into a drawing for a copy of Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro.

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