Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Info: OBJECTIVE: Provide an overview of the Boots to Business program, the 2-day workshop, and Introduction to Feasibility Analysis.
🕑: 08:50 AM
TRAINING MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
Info: OBJECTIVE: Provide an overview of the entrepreneurial process, what it means to be an entrepreneur, the opportunities and challenges and military skills and attributes that transfer over to entrepreneurship.
🕑: 09:25 AM
TRAINING MODULE 2: THE RIGHT IDEA? BASICS OF OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION
Info: OBJECTIVE: Describe the process and activities related to understanding the ‘business case’ for turning an idea into a sustainable business concept.
🕑: 10:00 AM
TRAINING MODULE 3: UNDERSTANDING MARKETS & YOUR COMPETITIVE SPACE
Info: OBJECTIVE: Understand how to conduct market research, the importance of market research, and the basics of competitive strategy/analysis.
🕑: 10:40 AM
TRAINING MODULE 4: THE ECONOMICS OF SMALL BUSINESS START-UP
Info: OBJECTIVE: Understand the foundation for the cost, price, volume relationship, as it informs profit potential and sustainability for the planned venture.
🕑: 11:25 AM
TRAINING MODULE 5: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING
Info: Understand the concepts and value of business planning and utilize SBA Resource Partners and tools to develop a viable business plan.
🕑: 12:30 PM
TRAINING MODULE 6: LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES
Info: OBJECTIVE: Understand the various legal forms of a business; opportunities and challenges associated with each; offer an overview of other legal considerations impacting veteran-owned business; government contracting.
🕑: 01:15 PM
TRAINING MODULE 7: FINANCING YOUR VENTURE
Info: OBJECTIVE: Understand what types of financing are available for your business; understand the difference between debt & equity financing; and explore what lenders and investors look for when deciding whether to finance your small business.
🕑: 02:00 PM
TRAINING MODULE 8: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS
Info: OBJECTIVE: Understand the resources available through the SBA, VA, and other resource partners positioned to provide future training and support of the participant’s efforts to launch and grow a sustainable business venture.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Elevate Rapid City, 18 East Main Street, Rapid City, United States
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