Early-Stage Business Boot Camp

Event description

Are you an aspiring or early-stage small business owner? Sign up to join a peer network with fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners.

During the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp, you’ll learn directly from experts who’ve been in your shoes and are ready to guide you toward success.

You and others in your cohort – who are like-minded founders and leaders – will talk through real-life examples and learn about valuable local resources designed to help small businesses grow. You’ll also discover best practices, including how to: 

• Create an LLC.
• Set up a business bank account.
• Obtain a business license.
• And much more.

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Participants of the program will receive ongoing coaching and mentoring to develop a growth plan and financial budget by the end of the program.

This eight-session, group-based educational program provides future or early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners with:

• Focused business advising through the Missouri SBDC network.
• Access to a regional mentorship network.
• Education on various essential business topics.
• Impactful tools and resources to help business owners pursue growth, design a growth plan, and develop a comprehensive budget.

The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp is a program of efactory and Missouri SBDC at MSU. It is offered as part of the Southern Missouri Innovation Network, or Innovate SOMO.

This eight-session, group-based educational program provides future or early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners with:

• Business Resources Available
• Market Research and Analysis
• Market Identification and Sales
• Financial Management and Projections
• Marketing Channels and Reaching Customer Segments
• Building and Compensating Your Team/Hiring and Managing Employees
• Accessing Capital – Types and Sources
• Positioning Your Business for Growth

Enroll for the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp to learn more about important topics impacting your business’s success!

Attend All 8 Program Dates:
Session 1: July 25, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 2: August 1, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 3: August 8, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 4: August 15, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 5: August 22, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 6: August 29, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 7: September 5, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 8: September 12, 2024 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

There is no fee for this program, but pre-registration is required to reserve your spot and to receive the Zoom link for the virtual training.