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SUMMARY:GROW – 5 Week Program
DESCRIPTION:Go from business concept to business model and get ready to launch your business in just 5 weeks!\nThis series will help you narrow your business idea, determine feasibility and lay a solid foundation for your business.\nIn just 2 hours an evening over 5 weeks, you will learn the basics of how to develop your business idea, write your business plan and set up, promote and manage your business. PLUS you will have priority registration to meet Small Business Loan Representatives and other lenders at a Capital Access Fair on November 12, 2025!\nTopics covered are:\n– Business Plan: development of strategies\n– Marketing: digital and traditional techniques\n– Operations: manage financial and sales aspect of a business\n– Financials: budgeting, forecasting, understanding cash flow and the importance of tracking profitability\n– Access to Capital: learn about traditional and alternative loan opportunities\nFor details about the Capital Access Fair, see the calendar entry for November 12, 2025, coming soon.\nRegister to set up your required interview. Contact Sheree Moratto at smoratto@rpba.org for more information.\nGROW is an entrepreneurial training program designed for future entrepreneurs interested in starting a business. Formalize your business idea through our dynamic and interactive curriculum!\n
URL:https://business.rpba.org/events/details/grow-5-week-program-11-13-2025-12703
ORGANIZER;CN=Rogers Park Business Alliance:MAILTO:rfernandez@rpba.org
CATEGORIES:Other,Starting a business
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