Building a successful business requires vision, and the coordination of efforts in several areas.  The process of starting and running a business can be overwhelming without a good plan. A good solution to understanding all of the moving parts of your business is to write a business plan.

In this webinar we will discuss:

-The internal and external purposes of a business plan

-A review of the types of plans: Traditional, one page, Canvas, Pitch Deck

-Writing strategies and tips, including length, format, time goals.

-Review of all sections: Executive summary, Mission/vision, Products & Services, Mgmt. &Team, Marketing, Operations and Financing

-Review of Start-up costs and Projected Profit and loss projections in Excel

All participants will receive a copy of PowerPoint, Excel financial projection forms and business plan template after the webinar.

Instructor: Charlie Lowe (SBDC Advisor) Over the last 20 years, he has acted as a consultant to the Small Business Development Centers and Centers for International Trade Development for El Camino Community College, Long Beach City College, and for Loyola Marymount University. He has 30 years’ experience in small business and international trade, having done business in 45 countries throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.  He is bilingual in English and Spanish.