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Business Plan Basics

Part 1

Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. This is a self-directed online course.

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As part of your registration, you will receive automated courtesy reminders of your registration, these contain no links. You will receive a separate email from a Library staff person with the access link to participate in this self-directed course.

Join after Registering - This program is offered as a self-directed course with Power Points. To view the online tutorial, first create a free Niche Academy account; no Library card is needed for this.

You can join anytime and take the course at your pace; the program date is optional.

The point of your plan is to articulate the concepts that inspired you to start your business as well as evaluate potential hurdles like competition and funding issues. Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals.

In Part 1 we'll cover an introduction to planning, the contents of a plan, Executive Summary, Company Overview, Marketing Strategy, and an introduction to the library's market research tools.

It is recommended to attend Starting Your Business Basics followed by Business Plan Basics.

This program is offered in partnership with the Small Business Centre Barrie, Simcoe County & Orillia. To register, call 705-728-1010 Option 3 or use the registration link.

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