PEDC - SMARTstart - CO.STARTERS

EVERY ENTREPRENEUR STARTS SOMEWHERE…

We’ve made it easy in Pasco County. Start our nine-week program, led by a trained coach in a small, supportive group setting. Build the foundation of a business week-by-week, sharing ideas with people like yourself. Exit ready to grow or launch a business with the tools you will need to ensure success. Visit our website HERE for complete details. 

YOU’VE THOUGHT ABOUT IT. LET’S GET STARTED.  

Here is a look at what you will learn this week:

• Week 1: Knowing Yourself - Introduction, Assumptions, Working Styles, Team Building, Obstacles
• Week 2: Knowing Your Customer - Customer, Problem, Alternatives, Idea Testing
• Week 3: Finding the Right Solution - Solution, Benefit, Advantage, Starting Small, Brand Identity
• Week 4: Getting the Relationship Right - Marketing & Message, Getting, Keeping & Growing Customers
• Week 5: Building Blocks - Distribution, Revenue, Typical Offering, Price
• Week 6: Structures and Systems - Legal and Accounting Considerations
• Week 7:  Discovering the Bottom Line - Startup & Ongoing Needs, Fixed & Variable Costs & Break-Even Point
• Week 8: Financial Modeling - Break-Even Point, Sales Projections, Cash Flow, Raising Capital Planning for Growth - Growth Plans, Goal Setting, Celebration Prep
• Week 9: Celebration Night - Graduation / Pitch Night