The LEADING EDGE™:Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs是一个为期9周的商业发展课程，面向当前的企业主(或正在从想法阶段走向实施的初创企业)。. 该项目是课堂教学的结合, 互动学习练习和与学科专家的对话. 你不仅要写大部分的战略商业计划, 您还将从其他企业家那里学习最佳实践和省钱技巧. Leading the course is facilitator Mark Bittle他在房地产和金融行业建立了七位数的业务. His expertise, combined with that of the weekly guest speakers, 会帮助你更快地实现你的目标，因为他们分享了对他们有效的方法. As you develop your business plan, 你还需要准备一份向借贷者推销的演示文稿, investors and/or potential clients. 你将开发吸引客户的工具，增加曝光率，提高财务效率. At the end of the course, you will have the foundation of a business plan, media kit, operations plan, sales strategy, customer acquisition plan, and financial analysis. 这是一个快节奏的课程，为雄心勃勃的企业所有者谁想要更快地达到他们的目标.
PLAN
create a fully-realized business plan
NETWORK
meet with like-minded entrepreneurs
GROW
develop a plan that leads to growth
Develop your ideas.
Write your plan.
Estimate your numbers.
Present your company to the world!
Who Is It For?
LEADING EDGE is for business owners, ranging from concept to growth stage, that desire focused education and planning, accountability, networking, 以及建立战略商业计划的工具.
What To Expect
- Nine 2.5-hour sessions, including 互动小组工作、嘉宾演讲和圆桌会议 with subject matter experts
- A minimum of 3 hours of one-on-one consulting with certified SBDC consultants
- Direct connections 与地方和州级贷款机构、关键企业领袖和行业专家合作
- Continuous feedback 你的商业计划和策略
- Free registration to workshops at the Pikes Peak SBDC while enrolled
- Graduate with a completed business plan, multiple mentors, and a key network of resources, champions and friends!
课程大纲-营利性企业的前沿
(Non-Profit Curriculum Coming Soon!)
Week 1
Introductions
Purpose Plan
Telling Your Story
Week 2
Determining the Need
SWOT/PEST Analysis
Company Description
Week 3
Competition
Customer Acquisition
Market Research & Planning
Week 4
Operations
Intro to Financial Fundamentals
Week 5
Financial Planning
ProfitCents Projections
Week 6
Working Session
Financial Planning
SMART Goals
Week 7
Lending/Funding Options Panel
Business Plan Compilation & Review
Week 8
Pitch Night
Graduation Dinner
*每周圆桌会议:基于与会者的确定, 额外的教育可能是由主题问题专家提供的各种主题 (例如:SEO，女性/少数族裔/老兵认证，人力资源/招聘，法律问题，社交媒体等.)
Graduation Requirements
- 不超过两次无故缺席训练系列
- 在整个课程中完成至少3个小时的一对一咨询
- 在课程结束前缴交一份完整的商业计划
Investment
Standard Fee: $495
Each Additional Employee (or Retake): $295 (Promo Code: SECOND)
Third-Party Scholarships Available!*
Payment is required upon registration. 奖学金在毕业时发放，并且只有当你完成了奖学金的毕业要求.
2021 LEADING EDGE Course Dates (Virtual Only)
Leading Edge for Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone & Pikes Peak Regional Fund Grant Awardees
Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs (All Business)
山顶区域基金非牟利奖助金获得者的领先优势
To Be Announced
Cost: Free
Meet the Facilitator
Mark Bittle
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