Manasota SCORE Last Revised: 8/15/2016 Manasota SCORE Simple Steps Workshop # 1

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Thank you to the Manasota SCORE Sponsors and Community Partners! Community Foundation of Sarasota Community Entrepreneur Opportunity Florida Department of Revenue Goodwill Industries Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast Community Foundation Manatee Chamber of Commerce Manatee Community Federal Credit Union Manatee County Public Library System Manatee Technical College Risk Management Association Robert L. Taylor Community Complex Sarasota County Public Library System Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

Who Does SCORE Help? Firms in Business for a Year or More Firms Selling or Closing Startup Phase Pre- Startups Growth Opening Exit Research & Planning Free, Personalized, Confidential Mentoring Services

Focus on Delivering Exceptional Right Resources. Right Time. Client Experiences Right Resources. Right Time. Mentoring Live Workshops, Meetup Groups, Roundtables, Programs 24/7 Access to On-Line Podcasts, Webinars, Workshops, Herald-Tribune Business SCORE Card & Local Business Resources Entrepreneurs Favorite On-Line tools and templates: Business Plan Marketing Plan Cash Flow Analysis Financial Strategy Find these and more at: https://www.score.org/browse-library

Local Resources – Live Programs Updated! Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series Develop a working 1-page business canvas to plan and manage your business   6th session offers an opportunity to pitch your 1-page business canvas to a SCORE panel of experts who will provide free real-time business coaching.  New ! Specialized Programs for New & Existing Businesses Plan Your Way to Success Using Business Model Canvas How to Quality & Apply for an SBA Loan

New & Improved Resources NEW RELEASES! SCORE Business Podcasts 50+ Topics available on local / national websites & iTunes SCORE Success Strategies for Business Owners Meetup Group Live monthly 1.5 hr Meetup group focused on educational topics, discussion and networking for existing businesses. Mid-day timing, currently 11:30am - 1:00pm Check Manasota SCORE website for topics and locations

Process Roadmap One-on-One Mentoring “Tarpon Tank” Session 1: Start-Up Basics Session 2: Business Concept Session 3: Marketing Plan Session 4: Financial Projections Session 5: Funding Sources We are here Review outline all of the workshops in the series and their connection to mentoring. “Tarpon Tank” Your presentation of your BMC to your fellow participants and SCORE Mentors “Go or No-go” decision & next steps with mentor

Starting Your Business Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Your Business Idea Start-up Basics Business Concept Marketing Plan Financial Projections Key Partners & Funding Sources Panel Presentations “Tarpon Tank”

It’s Showtime Folks !

Homework Review feedback of presentation with your SCORE Mentor Refine BMC as appropriate Set your Goals and Mark your calendar Work your Plan & Launch your business Keep an eye out for specialty workshops Request a FREE Mentor when you register, if one not assigned For those people who decide to continue with the course, here is the homework for Session 2. Instruct participants to create a vision statement for each business idea. Hand out the Vision Statement Template and be sure to ask how many the client will need. Also hand out copies of the business plan and background for Ann’s Nursery. Remind the students that the business plan for Ann’s Nursery is an example of what they will have the opportunity to create for their own businesses by continuing with this course. Manasota SCORE Simple Steps Workshop # 1

We are here to help and support you in your journey. Next Steps CONGRATULATIONS ! Good Luck with your Business Venture ! We are here to help and support you in your journey. This is the client’s homework. Make sure that you are using your mentor to complete this assignment.

Help Us, Help Others Complete the feedback form…. Your feedback is important to help us improve! Refer Manasota SCORE to those who may benefit from our programs Refer Manasota SCORE to those seeking volunteer opportunities Share business knowledge with entrepreneurs in our community.

Help Us, Help You Please complete our workshop survey: On a scale of 0 - 10, how likely is it that you would recommend this workshop to your friends and colleagues? What is the primary reason for the answer you just gave us? What is the most important improvement that would make you rate us closer to a 10? Hand out the Net Promoter Score evaluation feedback sheet.