Do You Think About Starting Your Own Business?
If you do, this Boot Camp is for You.
LaunchMemphis Boot Camp is an intense, two session course in entrepreneurship that will dramatically boost your chances of seeing your dream become a reality. Professionals will offer advice on all aspects of starting, successfully running, and gaining funding for your new venture. Register now!
Who’s invited?
Entrepreneurs at all levels. Start-ups and those who have been in business for a while and are looking to improve performance.
When:
- Session 1: Building Your Business Plan, Saturday, January 31, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Session 2: Enriching Your Business Plan, Saturday, February 7, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost:
- Session 1: Building Your Business Plan – $30 per person
- Session 2: Enriching Your Business Plan – $50 per person
- Both sessions – $60 per person
- Lunches included in fee
Where?
The Mercury Launchpad, located at: EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Topics Covered:
Refining your concept, Business plan development, Legal issues for entrepreneurs, Marketing, Financial considerations for entrepreneurs, Gaining funding and Finding investors.
Join us for two exciting days that will answer all your questions and put you on the right track for success in whatever business you are trying to start! Register now!
Boot Camp Agenda:
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Breakfast/Introductions………………………………………………………………….8:30am-9:00am
Assessing Your Competition and Refining Your Business Concept……9:00am-10:00am
Break for Tailored Feedback…………………………………………………………..10:00am-10:30am
Business Plan Development……………………………………………………………10:30am-12:00pm
Working Lunch on Refining Business Ideas with Tailored Feedback…12:00pm-1:00pm
Advanced Business Planning Session
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Breakfast/Introductions ……………………………………………………………….8:30am-9:00am
Legal/Patent Considerations………………………………………………………….9:00am-10:00am
Break for Tailored Feedback………………………………………………………….10:00am-10:30am
Traditional Sales and Marketing…………………………………………………….10:30am-11:15am
On-line Presence and Marketing……………………………………………………11:15am-12:00pm
Working Lunch on Refining Business Plan………………………………………12:00pm-1:00pm
Accounting/Finance……………………………………………………………………….1:00pm-2:00pm
Ramping Up……………………………………………………………………………………2:00pm-2:30pm
Looking for Investors………………………………………………………………………2:30pm-3:30pm
Presenters:
Chris Allen, Director of Marketing, Mercury Launchpad
Dave Barger, President, LunaWeb
Shelly J. Parkinson, CPA
Harry Brown, Attorney at Law
Marc Diaz, Co-Founder Mercury Technology Labs, LLC
Spencer Dillard, Spencer Dillard Consulting
Eric Mathews, Co-Founder Mercury Technology Labs, LLC
Lori Turner, founder of Red Rover, a Sales and Marketing Strategy Firm
Andrea Valenzuela, Independent Business Consultant
Join us for two exciting days that will answer all your questions and put you on the right track for success in whatever business you are trying to start! Register now!