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SUMMARY:Your Business-Start Smart On-Demand Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you a military spouse\, veteran or active-duty service member who is thinking about starting a small business or are you already running a small business and looking for some free training to help you succeed? If so\, join our series on business ownership. This course is comprised of the following courses: \nIntroduction to Business Ownership In this course\, you will get a high level overview of some business ownership considerations in the areas of business entities\, using planning tools\, and the need to conduct market research and industry analysis. The following courses delve into these topics more deeply. \nIntroducing the Business Model Canvas as a Planning Tool Here you will learn the components of a Business Model Canvas and what information you need to complete each section. In the “Business Plan Development” course\, you will get insight into how the Business Model Canvas ties to your business plan. \nUnderstanding your Value Proposition This course will take a deeper dive into your “Value Proposition. ”By understanding and leveraging your value proposition\, you will then better understand who your customer segments will be and then be able to work on marketing (which you will learn about in the next course) \nMarketing Your Venture Now that you are familiar with the Business Model Canvas\, and you have nailed your Value Proposition\, it is time to learn about your customer base .In this course\, you will learn where to conduct market research and start to quantify numbers of customers. This research will not only let you learn about your customers\, but will also provide you valuable data to use in the next course. \nFinancial Planning for your Business In this course\, you will get an overview of a sales forecast\, cost of goods forecast\, cash flow analysis\, as well as a profit and loss statement. By the end of this course\, you will have an understanding about how to use research to make realistic projections and estimations of start-up expenses for your business. \nBusiness Entities & Safeguarding your Business In this course\, we will take a deeper dive into the more common business entities and associated liability concerns\, insurance protections\, intellectual property considerations\, partnership agreements and some other matters small business owners will want to consider. \nBusiness Plan Development Whether you need funding or not\, it is always advised to write a business plan. In this course\, you will discover the various sections of a business plan\, see some examples and you will see how your Business Model Canvas ties in to your ultimate plan. \nFinancing your Vet Owned Venture Now that you have a well-researched and written business plan (and financial forecast)\, you can seek outside funding. In this course\, you will learn about debt v. financing\, the 5 C’s a lender will look at when you apply\, and you will learn of some non-traditional/alternate forms of financing your veteran owned venture.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/your-business-start-smart-on-demand-online-course/
LOCATION:On-Demand Startup\, 1437 South Jackson Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)":MAILTO:vboc@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:“Ready to Sell” Farm E-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this course is to provide you with the tools and resources to develop an effective online presence through which you will be able to connect with new customers\, build and maintain customer relationships\, grow your individual brand identity and integrate e-commerce in to your sales plan. The course content includes insight\, advice\, and trainings from industry leaders and experienced business owners through recorded interviews and presentations\, as well as options and information in regards to software and e-commerce platforms for farmers. \nThe course is divided in to 4 sections\, followed by a Marketing Tools section which includes additional video workshops and marketing toolkits that may be helpful in your strategic marketing plans. This is a self-paced course\, and can be repeated or re-watched as needed. It is recommended to start at the beginning and work though the sections as they are presented.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/ready-to-sell-farm-e-commerce/
LOCATION:On-Demand Ecommerce\, 1437 South Jackson Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Food & Farm Business Services (FFBS)":MAILTO:fbrc@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Dreams Business Expert Session: Leveraging AI for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Is your workload overwhelming? Ready to streamline your operations? \nDiscover how AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can help your business. And you! \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how AI can: \n\nGenerate fresh content ideas in seconds\nCraft compelling marketing plans\nDevelop essential business plans with ease\nDesign eye-catching logos\nSupport wellness goals to avoid burnout\n\nYou’ll walk away with practical AI skills that you can start using in your business today! \nAbout the Presenter: Dana Rozier – ChatGPT Consulting \n  \nDana Rozier is a former teacher\, writer\, and entrepreneur dedicated to simplifying AI for women business owners. Her mission is to deliver practical AI strategies that help you save time\, streamline operations\, and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. \nThis session was recorded on 5/9/2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/celebrating-dreams-business-expert-session-leveraging-ai-for-business-growth/
LOCATION:On-Demand BES\, Online
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
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