Business Plan Essentials Learn how to write an effective & compelling business plan! Enroll in this course and finally finish that business plan.  It’s time for your business to have a solid and complete roadmap!  Participants will identify areas for improvement in their current business model, set realistic goals for their business over the next 1-5 years and create a finished business plan that outlines strategies to be implemented and followed in order to meet their set objectives.  In the final session, participants have the opportunity to present their plans to a panel of small business lenders and business consultants.  Course Content: Session 1: Introduction & Getting Started; Company & Product Overview (10/30) Session 2: Market Analysis (Customer, Competition & Industry) (11/6) Session 3: Marketing & Sales Plan; Operations & Management Plan (11/13) Session 4: Financials & Funds Required (11/20) Dates                          Days & Time                   Location  Oct 30 – Nov 20, 2010     Saturdays; 9 AM – 12 PM       PACE BDC - 1055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 900B L.A. 90017   * Business Plan panel will be on December 4 Fee: $95 For more information, contact us at 213.353.9400 or email Midori at mhartford@pacela.org. To register: Fill-in the form below Click "Submit Form" Proceed to payment to secure your spot in the class (please be sure to have your credit card ready when you register)