Business Planning Workshop

Pre-registration is required to reserve your seat. In an interactive and practical workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners prepare for the future, participants will learn to use tools and templates to help develop a comprehensive business plan, including: • Industry and Market Research • Marketing Strategy • Competitive Assessment • Organizational Structure and Operations Management • Financial Projections The objective of the workshop will be to walk out the door after 2 hours with a majority of a decent business plan created or enhanced. Your Facilitator: John, a consultant with the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), assists small business owners statewide. Previously, John worked in management consulting for several organizations before becoming an independent consultant for over a decade, primarily focused on helping executives develop strategy and identify opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiency. He also has experience as an adjunct faculty for undergraduate business and MBA courses, international marketing manager, and evaluating economic development projects in emerging markets. He has undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Economics, an MA in International Affairs, and an MBA. John finds it personally rewarding to help passionate entrepreneurs obtain the resources they need to start and/or grow their businesses.