March 25 Agenda:
6:00 - 6:15 Introduction and short discussion of different types of business opportunities, your
mentors and business teams.
Sandy Saxe
6:15 - 7:15 "What Was I Thinking" A talk about what it is really like to start a run a successful
business.
Creed Ford
7:15 - 7:25 Break
7:25 - 8:10 Introduction to Brazos Valley Small Business Development Center & BVSBDC website
Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and a self assessment guide. The essential
elements of your "Feasibility Study" and your "Business Plan".
Jim Pillans
8:10 - 8:30 Panel for questions
April 1 Agenda:
6:00 - 6:30 Legal Issues: Legal Structure, essential licenses, patents and trademarks.
Chris Peterson
6:30 - 7:00 Idea Assessment - Do I have an idea I can take to Market
Richard Scruggs
7:00 - 7:10 Break
7:10 - 8:10 Developing your "Marketing Plan":
-Overall marketing strategy
-Sales tactics
-Advertising
-Pricing
Mike Kolar
8:00 - 8:30 Panel for questions
April 8 Agenda:
6:00 - 6:30 Introduction to RVP "Innovation Center"
James Lancaster
6:30 - 6:50 How do I get out of the business and why does it matter?
Your two key teams:
-Advisors - mentor, accountant, financier, lawyer, and insurance agent
-Management Team: partners and/or key managers
Sandy Saxe
6:50 - 7:00 Break
7:00 - 8:15 The Money: Creating your "Financial Plan" and obtaining financing:
-What are the sources of financing for your business?
-How to decide if they fit your needs and how to pursue them successfully.
Dr. Joe Coombs
8:15 - 8:30 Panel for questions
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