About this Event
Welcome to the Boots to Business REBOOT - Military Entrepreneurship Workshop! Join us at Elevate Rapid City on October 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM (Mountain Time) for an exciting opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship. This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and resources for military veterans looking to start or grow their own businesses. Don't miss out on this chance to network with fellow entrepreneurs and industry experts. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with inspiration and innovation!
Lunch is provided, as well as a light breakfast and snacks throughout. Registration is required. Bring a friend!
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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