Maricopa SBDC

DreamBuilder Academy
2017-07-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Dates: June 19 and 26, July 3, 10, 17 and 24.
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
This six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses.
Please register for each class individually.
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Profit Mastery – Part 2
2017-07-20 08:00 - 12:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners. This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance, business development, and revenue retention. Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff.
Participants will learn how to:

Diagnose and monitor company financial performance
Use break-even analysis to make better decisions on cost, price and profits
Avoid cash crunches and increase cash flow
Plan for and manage growth
Communicate more effectively with bankers and other financial professionals

Attendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual.

Registration Information

Four week series: Dates July 18, 20, 25 and 27. 2017
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $495 for materials.
Location: Gateway Community College
Payment: Payment must be made at the door with a check made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC.” Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.

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Marketing Skills for Your Business - Surviving (and Thriving) the Summer in the Desert
2017-07-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S Arizona Place, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Program objective:
After attending this session, small business owners will learn key guidelines and strategies for long-term survival through the Phoenix summer season.
In this fun and interactive session, you will explore:

How to target “low hanging fruit” to boost your revenues
Review the difference between sales and marketing and learn guidelines for developing an active sales campaign
Discuss online strategies to stay “top of mind” with customers who are out of town for the summer season
Know proactive steps to take NOW to minimize seasonal impact on your business.

This program is intended for any small business that experiences the seasonal highs and lows of the Arizona summer business cycle
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Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Three
2017-07-19 08:30 - 11:30 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series!
This four-part series will cover:
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Session One – Are You Ready to Export
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Session Two – Product/Market Identification
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Session Three – Export Financing and Risk Management
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Session Four – Export Logistics
U.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion. That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie? If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017, this workshop series is for you. The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series.
Stay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists.
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Profit Mastery – Part 1
2017-07-18 08:00 - 12:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Profit Mastery has gained an international reputation for providing unparalleled financial management and business planning education to small business owners. This training program is focused on the real outcomes centered related to business performance, business development, and revenue retention. Each session is facilitated by a certified member of our counseling staff.
Participants will learn how to:

Diagnosing and monitoring your company’s financial performance
Use break-even analysis to make decisions on cost, price and profits
Avoid cash crunches and increase cash flow
Plan for and manage growth

Attendees receive a comprehensive participant program manual.
Registration Information

Four week series: Dates July 18, 20, 25 and 27, 2017
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $495 for materials.
Location: Gateway Community College
Payment: Payment must be made at the door with a check made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC.” Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.

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DreamBuilder Academy
2017-07-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-07-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-06-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2017-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Dates: June 19 and 26, July 3, 10, 17 and 24.
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
This six week program is designed around Thunderbird School of Global Management’s DreamBuilder Program to assist women in starting and expanding their businesses.
Please register for each week individually.
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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-07-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building, Room 101, 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ, United States
Thursday, July 13, 2017
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Estrella Mountain Community
3000 N Dysart Road
ROOM: Maricopa 133
Avondale, AZ 85392
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Two
2017-07-12 08:30 - 11:30 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States

Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
2017-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Location:
GateWay Community College
SBDC in the South Building
108 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Event Fee: Free
Learn the basics of how government contracting works.
Very basic introduction to government contracting and the services PTAC offers. We follow a Who, What, Why, When and How format followed by a group discussion. This course is for small business owners who know very little or nothing about government procurement.
To register for this event please contact:
Nora Plonsky, Arizona PTAC Program Assistant
Nora.plonsky@domail.maricopa.edu or at (623)845-4700

Mentor on Road USA - SMB's Guide to Doing Business in India
2017-07-06 12:30 - 14:30 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Date and Time:
Thursday, July 6, 2017
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location:
GateWay Community College
108 North 40th Street
Room IE-1302 (Copper Room)
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Are you interested in a rapidly growing market of 1.3 billion potential buyers? Would you like to learn how to do business with India from an expert?
If the answer is yes, we think you will be excited to learn that the intrepid speaker Jagat Shah has worked with the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) India to present counseling sessions on Business-with-India as a part of Mr. Shah’s road show around America.
Jagat Shah has tremendous experience and skill in mentoring small and medium businesses and is offering a talk on how American companies can succeed in India. He is engaging in a roadshow, driving around America, speaking at about 30 locations.
His presentation will include the following topics:

Firsthand information on Indian market dynamics
Best prospect sectors in India for a U.S. exporter

Opportunities for U.S. companies to benefit from several new initiatives of the Government of India
Impact of Demonetization and Goods and Service tax (GST) on the U.S. exporters​
Indian investment in the U.S.

www.mentoronroad.com/usa
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Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session One
2017-07-06 08:30 - 11:30 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States

Fortune Favors the Planners - Why it Takes Time to Successfully Fund or Sell Your Business
2017-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Program Description: Looking for funding or selling your business can feel intimidating! You’ve got to work with new people who will pass judgement on your business and it feels like they speak a different language – so many business owners ignore it for as long as possible. Refusing to plan for the funding or sale of your business limits your options when the time comes – which can dramatically reduce the amount you get, or even make it impossible to get a transaction done at all.
Don’t wait and hope that you will be ready. Instead, join us for this session to understand what builds business value, and why value-building is the best way to attract the funding or buyer of your dreams!
Program Objective: After attending this session, you’ll know key actions you can take TODAY to build a valuable business and become an attractive investment to future investors or buyers.
During this session, you will:

Learn how changing your mindset to that of an “investor in your business” can provide the foundation for purposeful business decisions
Understand the three pillars of value that attract investors to a business
Receive a simple decision-making framework that helps you make the most of all your resources
Develop your own method to continually assess your business to ensure you’re improving value

This program is intended for:

Businesses that are already generating revenues
Businesses looking for funding in the next 12-18 months
Business that want to sell their business in the next 18-36 months

Please note: This program is NOT a lender, investor networking or pitch event.
Guest Facilitator: Our guest speaker will be Stephanie Sims, author and champion of small business owners. Stephanie believes that every business owner can grow their dreams and their profits but have to know their worth.
Speaker Bio: A second generation entrepreneur, author, and fundraising consultant, Stephanie Sims is committed to helping founders find the path that works for them when it comes to building and growing a business.
Stephanie was an investment banker for nearly a decade before jumping on the thrill ride of entrepreneurship with a high-tech manufacturing startup in Europe.
From navigating multiple institutional funding rounds to satisfying demanding household-name clients, Stephanie experienced most of the highs and lows of startup life until she lived the fairy-tale ending of exiting via sale to a publicly traded company.
Stephanie’s been the one looking for funding and the one deciding whether or not to invest, so she can tell you how to fund your business without selling your soul.
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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-06-22 14:00 - 16:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Thursday, June 22, 2017
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
GateWay Community College
108 N 40th Street, South Building
Phoenix, AZ 85034
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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How Business Income is Taxed - IRS Forms, Recordkeeping and Filing Requirements
2017-06-13 09:00 - 10:30 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
9:00 am – 10:30 am
GateWay Community College
Small Business Development Center, South Building
108 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Learn about the different types of business entities

Sole Proprietor
Partnership
LLC
S-Corp
C-Corp
Others

Including Corporate Maintenance
Avoid comingling of money

Learn what is business income

Revenue minus expenses
Not cash taken by the owner
Record Keeping Requirements

Business income tax forms

Understand which type

How business income is taxed

Define and discuss flow-through entities
Self-employment taxes
When to make an S-election

How to pay income tax on business income

EFTPS/AZ Taxes
Quarterly Payments
Underpayment penalties and how to avoid them

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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-06-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building, Room 101, 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ, United States
Thursday, June 8, 2017
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Estrella Mountain Community
3000 N Dysart Road
Ocotillo Hall, Room OCT 107
Avondale, AZ 85392
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S Arizona Place, Chandler, AZ, 85225, United States
Thursday, June 8, 2017
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chandler Chamber of Commerce
25 S. Arizona Place, Suite
Chandler, AZ 85225
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Thursday, June 8, 2017
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
GateWay Community College
Small Business Development Center, South Building
108 N 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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2017 InnovateHER: Innovating for Women Business Challenge
2017-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 | ASU Downtown Campus, 424 North Central Avenue, PHOENIX, AZ, 85004, United States
Thursday, June 1, 2017
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
ASU Downtown Campus
EA England Building
424 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
InnovateHER Highlights the economic and community impact of Phoenix’s growing female led ventures.
Co+Hoots Foundation will be partnering with the SBA in collaboration with ASU, E+I, Maricopa SBDC, and Women Who StartUp to bring InnovateHER to Phoenix.
Applications are now open for the 2017 Phoenix InnovateHER Grant and Pitch Showcase.
InnovateHER provides an opportunity for Phoenix female led ventures to showcase their innovations on a national scale. Five finalists will be selected to pitch at a community event June 1, 2017 at the ASU Downtown Campus in front of an all star entrepreneurial community panel.
Ventures will be judged on:
– Having a measurable impact on the lives of women and families
– Having the potential for commercialization
– Filling a need in the marketplace (30%)
The winner will be announced that same night and will be submitted to a pool of national representatives. Finalists will pitch on a national stage in Washington D.C. and the winners will be awarded $70,000 in grant funding.
All applicants will receive recognition at the event. Business plan review and pitch practice is available free of charge for all ventures that participate.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and meet other requirements as defined in the Competition Rules.
How to Participate:
– Applications and materials are due by Friday, May 11, by 5:00 PM MST
– Submit an investor pitch presentation (10 slides max) and a business plan with executive summary to: Donna.McCown@domail.maricopa.edu
– May, 19th – Semi-finalists will be notified
– June, 1st – Competition + Pitch at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Five
2017-05-31 08:30 - 11:30 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Maricopa SBDC announces the Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series!
This five-part series will cover:
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Session One – Are You Ready to Export
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Session Two – Product/Market Identification
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Session Three – Export Financing and Risk Management
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Session Four – Export Logistics
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Session Five – Graduation: Share your plans and network with Arizona’s leading export experts
U.S. export sales recently grew 48% over a five-year period and now exceeds $2.35 trillion. That’s a lot of zeros – are you getting your piece of the global pie? If you are already exporting or thinking about it for 2017, this workshop series is for you. The Maricopa SBDC is pleased to present its inaugural Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series.
Stay tuned for more information on workshop session details and guest speakers/panelists.
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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-05-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College (Sun Lakes Center), 25105 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ, 85248, United States
Thursday, May 25, 2017
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Chandler-Gilbert Community
Sun Lakes Center, Room 108
25105 S. Alma School
Chandler, AZ 85248

COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Thursday, May 25, 2017
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
GateWay Community College
Small Business Development
108 N 40th Street, South Building
Phoenix, AZ 85034
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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Profit Mastery – Part 4
2017-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Profit Mastery – Four Week Series
Dates: May 9, 11, 16 and 18, 2017
Fee of $495.00 covers materials for all four parts. Payment must be made at the door with a check for $495.00 made out to “Maricopa Community Colleges – SBDC”. Cash and Credit Cards are not accepted.
This four week course is designed to help owners and managers of small businesses better understand financial management and maximize earnings through a better understanding of your financials.
In this hands-on workshop you’ll cover:
*Overcoming common business
*Understanding your financial
*Making effective pricing
*Evaluating cost
*Making your business
*Avoiding cash crunches
Other topics:

How does your business compare with others in your industry?
Will increasing your sales actually improve or worsen your financial outlook?
Do you think it’s possible to have an open and enthusiastic relationship with your banker, through better communication?

All of these topics and questions can be answered by understanding your financials and listening to what they are telling you. Our Profit Mastery program does all this and more. It’s a fun and educational workshop structured specifically to understanding your financials.
This program is designed for existing business owners who have at least 2 years of business history and financial reports.
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Global Dreams Export Development Workshop Series - Session Four
2017-05-17 08:30 - 11:30 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States

Profit Mastery – Part 3
2017-05-16 08:00 - 12:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States

Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-05-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Estrella Mountain Community College — Ocotillo Building, Room 101, 3000 North Dysart Road, Avondale, AZ, United States
Thursday, May 11, 2017
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Estrella Mountain Community
3000 N Dysart Road
Ocotillo Hall, Room OCT 107
Avondale, AZ 85392
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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Put Your Business Idea in Motion
2017-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
Thursday, May 11, 2017
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
GateWay Community College
Small Business Development
108 N 40th Street, South
Phoenix, AZ 85034
COST: FREE
Are you an entrepreneur in the early stage of exploring and planning a new business venture? Are you confused by how to get started and what steps to take? Think you have a great idea, but maybe you are not sure if it is a viable business idea, an idea that customers want or need? If you answered yes to any of these questions, our Put Your Business Idea in Motion program is for you.
Using presentations, group discussion, and activities, participants are introduced to the critical topics of how to explore and validate a business idea, learn best practice tips for building a solid financial foundation on which to grow a business, review the steps to setting up and doing business in Arizona, and be introduced to the services offered by SBDC and other resources.
This program is intended for new entrepreneurs and first time business owners who have not yet opened their doors for business.
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Profit Mastery – Part 2
2017-05-11 08:00 - 12:00 | GateWay Community College, Small Business Development Center, 108 N 40th Street, South Building, PHOENIX, AZ, 85034, United States
