Business Plans In Action

Aug 20 10:00 am — 12:00 pm

Event Details

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Benjamin Franklin

Whether you are launching, expanding or pivoting your business, this deep dive will take you through the process of how to complete each step in the business plan outline.

This training is designed for veteran/military family entrepreneurs interested in writing a viable business plan that will get you focused in the right direction to capture the attention of investors, partners and lenders.

The finished project is also an important operating tool to help you manage your business and enable you to achieve greater success.

Topics Covered will include:

  • Executive Summary
  • Industry and Market Analysis
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Operations and Organizational Design
  • Implementation
  • Financial Strategy
  • Financial Management
  • Legal Structure
  • Record keeping
  • Cash Management
  • Forecasting
  • Personnel
  • Exit Strategy and much more.

Workshop will include live, interactive, reflective, and relatable exercises. Please have pen and paper ready.

This workshop is presented on the Zoom platform. Zoom link and password will be emailed to registered participants the day prior to the event.

About the Presenter

Darrell Steele
Darrell Steele

Growing up as the son of a veteran and small business owner, Darrell learned first-hand the skills and discipline needed to be successful in business.  His professional career includes starting and running his own small business, as well as over 25 years as a senior executive at three separate companies that went from start-up to “liquidity events;” two were acquired by large public companies and one completed an IPO.

Darrell’s management experience includes business development, sales, marketing, sales management, and sales operations. In addition, he has extensive experience with training of large and small groups, business growth consulting, process and efficiency consulting, client needs assessment, product development, product and project launches, project management, public speaking, and he’s a published author.

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern CaliforniaSmall Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.