About this Event
The BE$T Business Basics class is an eight-week course that is available free of charge to all Matchstick Lab accelerator cohort Founders as an optional (highly recommended!) hands-on resource.
The class is capped at 14 participants. Any remaining seats will be made available to the general public on a space-available basis. Registration is required.
The program is designed to be taken in sequence. Please plan to attend ALL sessions if possible.
The three fundamentals of business
Tuesday, March 7 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
Analyze the core requirements of all businesses and help you figure out if you have what it takes to run your own business.
Defining your business
Tuesday, March 14 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
Learn how to define your business in the eyes of your customers and competitors by examining the features of your business, its benefits, and your business strategy.
Licenses, insurance and taxes
Tuesday, March 21 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
Dive into legal issues, risk assessment, and tax planning through actionable tips to help avoid common small business mistakes.
Costs + pricing
Tuesday, March 28 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
Learn how to estimate the costs involved in running your own business, and how to best price your product or service.
Cash flow + break even
Tuesday, April 4 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
Get clear on the concept of cash flow and test your business model’s cost and pricing structure to calculate when you will begin to make a profit.
Branding + marketing
Tuesday, April 11 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
Master the fundamentals of brand identity, create systems to maintain your brand, and learn how to navigate the different ways to market your product or service.
Creating a sales plan
Tuesday, April 18 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
Get actionable tips on how to sell your product or service and create a sales plan to continue driving a profit
Crafting your business plan
Tuesday, April 25 I 6 – 8pm I Vibe Coworks
It’s time to tie it all together! You’re now ready to describe your business model and include the nine key elements you will need to explain how and why your business works. This session is a culmination of the concepts presented in prior weeks.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vibe Coworks, 19225 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, United States
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