Smart Start Academy

Thu Apr 10 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-04:00

Women's Business Center-Winston Salem | Winston-Salem

Winston Salem Women's Business Center
Publisher/HostWinston Salem Women's Business Center
Smart Start Academy
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About this Event

Smart Start Academy



Hosted by the Winston-Salem Women's Business Center (WSWBC)


This 6-week series, available in-person or on-demand, is designed to help participants build a solid foundation for their ideation or early-stage business. All sessions are mandatory to complete the program.


What You’ll Learn:


Session 1 (April 10th): Intro to Entrepreneurship & Being Your Own Boss

Session 2 (April 17th): Identifying Opportunities & Conducting Market Analysis

Session 3 (April 24th): Business Models & Planning

Session 4 (May 1st): Basics of Marketing & Customer Engagement

Session 5 (May 8th): Financial Literacy & Funding Options

Session 6 (May 15th): Elevate Your Pitch: Harnessing AI to Tell Your Business Story


By the end of the program, participants will have:


  • Created a detailed industry analysis and competitor assessment
  • Outlined their customer persona(s)
  • Developed a lean model canvas and elevator pitch
  • Created an investment pitch deck
  • Established the foundation for a comprehensive business plan



Agenda
Session One: Intro to Entrepreneurship & Being Your Own Boss
Session Two: Identifying Opportunities & Conducting Market Analysis
Session Three: Business Models & Planning
Session Four: Basics of Marketing & Customer Engagement
Session Five: Financial Literacy & Funding Options
Session Six: Elevate Your Pitch: Harnessing AI to Tell Your Business Story
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Women's Business Center-Winston Salem, 1922 South Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Winston-Salem, United States

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