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Posted on: May 22, 2023

[ARCHIVED] May 25 - July 20 (Every Thursday) Plan for Profit Virtual Business Cohort

Looking to start a business? Start your journey with Plan for Profit. This training program is for entrepreneurs who are learning to work on their business - whether they are a start-up or emerging business.

Plan for Profit - A 6-Week Virtual Business Cohort

Thursdays, May 25 - July 20 @ 9am - 11am

Looking to start a business? Start your journey with Plan for Profit! Join this upcoming summer 2023 cohort

The Illinois SBDC at the Women's Business Development Center is providing a comprehensive training program for entrepreneurs learning to work on their business, whether it's a start-up or emerging business.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Program Benefits

Determine key market needs and identify your target market
Analyze your company's marketing strategies and strengthen your brand
Access financial advising and loan assistance
Receive one-on-one mentoring
Access in-person or online training

Pre-requisites:

Must attend the virtual two-session boot camp before the Plan for Profit six-week program.
Be committed to only one business venture idea that you plan to develop.
Make an appointment with our Director of Entrepreneurial Services to help assess your idea and your readiness for this rigorous program.
Bring your laptop/ tablet device.
Complete Plan for Profit application.

Bootcamp Sessions

Session 1: Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 9 am - 11 am, CST

Session 2: Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 9 am - 11 am, CST

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Module 1: Foundation and Vision

outlines your business concept as you determine market needs and identify your target market.

Module 2: Marketing and Exposure

invites you to continue your customer discovery, analyze your company’s strengths and weaknesses, develop marketing strategies, and strengthen your brand.

Module 3: Financials and Finesse

helps you acquire the language of business and create your financial projections.

WHY PLAN FOR PROFIT?

With Plan for Profit, program benefits include the opportunity to:

Create a business model canvas that includes your target market(s) and your unique value propositions
Test your idea in the marketplace
Narrow down the areas in which you’ll be practicing
Pitch your idea to panelists
Engage in a one-on-one advising session