SBDC StartSMART Fridays, April 13-May 18, 2012 Pre-Registration Fee $495.00* Most days-9:00am-12:00pm Two full days-9:00am-4:00pm Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSMART will show you the way. SBDC StartSMART Gets Results: • Evaluate and refine your business concept • Improve your knowledge of business fundamentals • Conduct research about your markets and competition • Develop a thorough, yet practical business plan • On-going consulting from SBDC professionals keeps you on track SBDC StartSMART was developed by The Georgia SBDC Network and includes the work of renowned author Rhonda Abrams and other leading experts. Designed specifically for new entrepreneurs, SBDC StartSMART provides the resources and support to launch your company and put your dreams within reach. SBDC StartSMART will help you launch a business built for today's challenging times. In just 8 three-hour sessions, learn to evaluate and implement your vision by creating a thorough, well researched strategic plan. SBDC StartSMART covers these important topics in eight high-energy, interactive sessions: 1. Foundations for a Successful Business 2. Marketing Research &Analysis 3. Capturing the Market 4. Efficient Operations 5. Financial Foundations 6. Financial Plan 7. Bringing it All Together 8. Implementing and Presenting the Plan *Thanks to the sponsorship of Wells Fargo, partial scholarships are available to eligible business owners. Applications are reviewed to ensure competitive conflicts are minimized. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All programs of the Georgia SBDC Network are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonabl