Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Founders
Business Plan
Boot Camp
12 Weeks of Training with 9 Months of Post-Program Support
$149 Absolutely FREE: Pay Nothing, Gain Everything
Enroll by Sep 30: Join Now or Wait 'til 2024!
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Free Boot Camp: Enroll by Sep 30 to Join This Year’s Cohort!
Moving Forward Small Business is on a mission to help 1MM small businesses CRUSH IT with Strategy and Growth by 2050, and we recognize that the best way to go about it, is by making sure that every business starts off on the right foot. So we’re delighted to offer you access—FOR FREE—to one of our most popular programs designed to help you give life and elevate your business idea. Enhance your skills and grow your business from the very beginning under expert guidance. To join the current cohort you must sign up no later than September 30, 2023. Complete your business plan this year: once registration closes, the program won’t reopen again until 2024. So don’t wait any longer, sign up now to secure your spot!
About This Business Plan Boot Camp
The Business Plan Boot Camp is a comprehensive 12-week virtual training program designed to equip small business owners, entrepreneurs, and founders with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a comprehensive business plan for their businesses. This program provides step-by-step guidance, templates, and best practices for creating and writing a successful business plan.
Program Benefits:
- Step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive business plan
- Templates and best practices for each section of the business plan
- Tailored content to suit the needs of different industries
- Virtual format for convenient access and flexibility
- Support and networking opportunities with other participants
- Lifetime access to program materials for future reference and updates
Even though the boot camp is three months long, we will spend an entire year together, perfecting your business plan. For the remaining nine months, you will continue to be a part of the MFSB community in the Business Plan Boot Camp space, where we will run additional impromptu sessions, Q&A sessions, deep-dives, AMA’s (Ask-Me-Anything), and partner-inspired sessions that align with the boot camp. This will be free to you as a graduate of the three-month boot camp.
Join the Business Plan Boot Camp today and take the first step towards developing a successful business plan for your venture.
Jimmy Newson
Presenter
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This program officially starts on September 5, 2023. Registration opens in August. Registration is now open.
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Business Plan Boot Camp Dates
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12-Week Sessions Breakdown
Session 0 – Sept 1, 2023: Boot Camp Kick Off
- Introduction to boot camp
- Expectations of boot camp
Session 1 – Sept 5, 2023: Understanding the Importance of a Business Plan
- Introduction to business planning
- Benefits and purposes of a business plan
- Setting goals and objectives
- Special Guest: Andrew Frazier
Session 2 – Sept 11, 2023: Creating an Executive Summary
- Overview of the executive summary section
- Identifying key components to include
- Writing a compelling and concise summary
Session 3 – Sept 18, 2023: Developing a Market Analysis
- Conducting market research
- Analyzing industry trends and competition
- Identifying target market and customer profiles
Session 4- Sept 25, 2023: Identifying Products and Services
- Defining and evaluating products/services
- Conducting a SWOT analysis
- Identifying unique selling points
Session 5 – Oct 2, 2023: Developing a Strategy and Implementation Plan
- Setting business strategies and objectives
- Creating a sales and marketing plan
- Establishing milestones and action steps
Session 6 – Oct 9, 2023: Outlining Management and Organization
- Defining roles and responsibilities
- Identifying key team members
- Building an organizational structure
- Special Guest: Brett Knopf
Session 7 – Oct 16, 2023: Writing a Financial Plan
- Understanding financial statements
- Forecasting revenue and expenses
- Estimating start-up costs and capital requirements
- Special Guest: Andrew Frazier
Session 8 – Oct 23, 2023: Crafting an Effective Marketing Plan
- Defining target audience and marketing objectives
- Selecting marketing channels and tactics
- Developing a budget and timeline
Session 9 – Oct 30, 2023: Creating an Operations Plan
- Designing operational processes
- Identifying key suppliers and partners
- Addressing logistical considerations
Session 10 – Nov 6, 2023: Establishing a Risk Management Plan
- Assessing potential risks and vulnerabilities
- Implementing risk mitigation strategies
- Developing a contingency plan
Session 11 – Nov 13, 2023: Monitoring and Evaluation
- Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Implementing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
- Analyzing and adjusting business plan as needed
- Special Guest: Andrew Frazier
Session 12 – Nov 27, 2023: Compilation of Additional Resources
- Building an appendix with supporting documents
- Providing templates, checklists, and references
- Accessing further resources for business planning
Months 4 – 12: Ongoing Community Support
- Free access to Business Plan Boot Camp space in MFSB online community
- Impromptu Deep Dive Sessions (based on participants’ feedback)
- Q&A sessions
- AMA’s (Ask-Me-Anything)
- Partner-inspired sessions
$149 Absolutely FREE: Pay Nothing, Gain Everything
Enroll by Sep 30: Join Now or Wait 'til 2024!
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