CO.STARTERS SMARTstart

SMARTstart CO.STARTERS
Start our nine-week program, led by a trained coach in a small, supportive group setting. Build the foundation of a business week-by-week, sharing ideas with people like yourself. Exit ready to grow or launch a business with the tools you will need to ensure success.
Accepting applications now through February 27, 2019

Here is a look at what you will learn each week:
Week 1: Knowing Yourself - Introduction, Assumptions, Working Styles, Team Building, Obstacles
Week 2: Knowing Your Customer - Problem, Solution, Benefit, Competition, Advantage, Customer
Week 3: Getting the Relationship Right - Marketing & Message, Getting, Keeping & Growing Customers
Week 4: Building the Model to Scale - Starting Small, Distribution, Revenue, Typical Sale, Price
Week 5: Strengthening Your Structure - Business Structures, Licenses, IP, Hiring
Week 6: Discovering the Bottom Line - Startup & Ongoing Needs, Fixed & Variable Costs & Break-Even Point
Week 7: Accounting for Growth - Break-Even Point, Sales Projections, Cash Flow, Accounting
Week 8: Planning for the Future - Raising Capital, Growth Plans, Goal Setting, Pitch Prep
Week 9: Celebration Night - Graduation / Pitch Night