Write a Winning Business Plan

Katy Workshop Schedule 

Feb/Mar

Feb 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Location

U of H Cinco Ranch 4242 S. Mason Road (77450)

Timing

7:30am to 9:00am, Tuesdays

Cost

FULL.

For more information, Contact Katy Area Chamber:
(281) 391-5289, Fax (281)-391-7423 www.katychamber.com.

Spring 2010 Graduating Class Photo

This is a special, six week workshop series, offered in alliance with Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and UH Cinco Ranch.

In this six-part workshop series, you will develop a preliminary plan for your business.
A certificate of completion by SCORE, Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and University of Houston - Cinco Ranch will be awarded to those who submit an executive summary and a cash flow forecast. Efforts are underway to invite participants to present their proposals to a panel of bankers and financiers.

Objective: Write an effective plan for your business
1. Learn to use business planning forms
2. Learn to conduct market research
3. Build a cash flow forecast spreadsheet
4. Write a persuasive executive summary
5. Learn about financing options
6. Create a decision-making tool for long-term success 

Workshop outline 

Session 1:
• Introduction to course & planning;
• Product or Service Description;
• Identify your Target Market;
• Understand Customer Motivation
Session 2:
• Competition;
• Operational Strategies;
• Sales Forecast
Session 3:
• Cash Flow Forecasting
Session 4:
• Business Section;
• Executive Summary;
• Financing Options
Session 5:
• Financial Statements;
• Doing It Checklist;
• Wrap-up