SEMINAR: Writing An Effective Business Plan (Part 1)

Sponsored by Mountain 1st Bank and Trust

February 11, 2012- Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (details below)

Registration: $30.00

Save $5 by pre-registering! (click on the Register button & follow instructions)

• Why do I need a Business Plan?
• What are the Benefits of a Business Plan?
• What is the Importance of making it REAL?
• Characteristics of a Good Business Plan
• Elements of a Good Business Plan
• Cover Sheet
• Executive Summary
• Mission Statement
• Elevator Speech

Ask any banker if they would consider lending money to you for a business that does not have a Business Plan. Once they wipe the tears of laughter from their face, they will look at you sympathetically and say, "Of course...NOT!". Why would they do such a mean spirited thing? Lenders know that without a Business Plan (1) They cannot make a valid judgment about whether your business idea is a good one or not and (2) They cannot be sure that you have thought through all the essential issues of your proposed business. And guess what... neither can you! Join our Business Plan workshop and learn how to assess the real chance your business has to survive in today's hotbed economy.

The speakers are successful business persons who will bring you first-hand insights.

Neil Rosenberg With more than 30 years in product development, project management and light industry, Neil has experience with a variety of technologies, from medical devices to impact printers to computer software development and manufacturing. Most recently he has been consulting in design and engineering related to robotics and automation, with emphasis on mobile platform development. Familiar with the entrepreneurial process, he co-founded and partnered in a profitable small software company for over 20 years. His particular interests are in product design, technical innovation/invention and development and manufacturing processes and automation.

Scheduled dates, times, location and directions:

February 11, 2012- Saturday

• 9:00 a.m. - Registration
• 9:30 a.m. - Seminar starts promptly
• Location: A-B Tech Enka Campus, Small Business Center, Room 2046

Directions:

• Take I-40 to Exit 44 (coming from East or West)
• Turn right off the exit ramp.
• Go to 4th traffic light (do not count the light at the end of the exit ramp).
• Turn left on Sand Hill Road (this is a 4-way intersection with Asbury Road turning to the right)
• Go to second entrance on left (there is a sign identifying A-B Tech Enka Campus)
• The Small Business Center is on the left at the far end of the building.
• Room 2046 is on the second floor.
• There is ample parking

Inclement Weather Schedule:

When weather conditions are such that driving is hazardous, seminars will be cancelled and rescheduled. Asheville Score will follow A-B Tech's decision to cancel classes.

Closing and Weather Links:

• Call A-B Tech at 254-1921 for a taped announcement, or visit their web site (abtech.edu)
• WLOS delays and closing list
• Asheville Citizen-Times
• WWNC delays and closing list
• WCQS delays and closing list

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