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Intro to Business

April 12 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

$25.00 – $50.00

This one day Intro to Business seminar covers the basic concepts of business formation and operation.  With a focus on organizational governance and strategic planning, the seminar agenda is as follows: MODULE 1: MISSION AND VISION: The Idea Stage [9AM – 9:50AM]

  • Why are you starting a business? What is your personal motivation?
  • What are you doing? (Define your WHY)
  • What is your business? (Value Proposition)
  • Who is your customer? (Identify)

This portion will be part of the first piece of your business plan.

10 MINUTE BREAK

MODULE 2: STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE: The Research Stage [10AM – 10:50AM]

  • Basic Types of Structure
  • What is an entity?
  • Quick Definitions
  • Will you be Member Managed or Manager Managed?
  • Considerations for Selecting a Particular Structure

10 MINUTE BREAK

MODULE 3: FINANCE: The Feasibility Stage [11AM – 11:50AM]

  • Tax Implications
  • Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics
  • Profit vs. Cash Flow vs. Valuation
  • Types of Capitalization

11:50AM – 1PM: LUNCH BREAK – NETWORKING

MODULE 4: REGULATIONS The Guardrails [1PM – 1:50PM]

  • Defining terms
  • What is the purpose of business laws, regulations and ordinances?
  • How do I know how to find the regulations which apply to my business?
  • Regulations:
    • Antitrust: forming a monopoly, allocating markets or customers, fixing prices, price discrimination, boycotting competitor or vendor
    • Zoning: areas in which certain businesses may or may not operate. Choose your location carefully. These ordinances may also apply to home-based businesses.
    • Licensing, Permits, Registration, and Certificates:
  • Human Resources

10 MINUTE BREAK

MODULE 5: BUSINESS PLAN: The Analysis [2PM – 2:50PM]

  • What is a business plan?
  • Why is this document important?
  • Why does that matter?
  • DISCUSSION PORTION: How to develop?
  • What are the key parts of a business plan?
    • Executive Summary
    • Company Description
    • Vision, Mission, History, etc.
    • Description of products and services
    • Analysis of the Market
    • Marketing and Sales plan
    • Organization and Management
    • Risk Analysis
    • Finance
    • Purpose of raising funds (if applicable)

What else can you include in a business plan?

  • Support documents
    • Appendix/ Exhibits

10 MINUTE BREAK

MODULE 6: OPERATIONS: The Action Stage [3PM – 3:50PM]

  • How will your business run day-to-day?
  • Establish your organizational structure.
  • Trade dress/ Branding
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Human Resources
  • Risk Management
  • Productivity
  • Culture

4:00PM – 5PM: NETWORKING/ SPONSORS/ MEET & GREET

Details

Date:
April 12
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$25.00 – $50.00
Event Category:

Organizer

Ervinas Operations
Phone
321-378-4627
Email
inquiries@ervinas.com
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Venue

CLV Innovation Center
300 South 4th Street, Suite #180
Las Vegas, NV 89101 United States
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