2019 Business Plan Program and Competition Pitch Panel

Pitch Panels are an interactive opportunity to pitch your business idea an receive feedback on your concept before entering the formal business plan competition. Click here for addition information including eligibility requirements and application.

CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN THAT IS INVESTOR-READY

  Is your business plan grounded in (investor) reality?  Learn the common business plan shortcomings to avoid, and make your business plan financially attractive to investors. Speakers:  Peter Dragone and Hans van Putten, Co-Founders, World Wide Local Connect (WWLC)                                 ...

Free

WHAT ARE YOUR COMPETITIVE AND COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES?

The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

What is your competitive advantage?  What is your comparative advantage?  What problem are you trying to identify and for whom?  Learn the the answers to these questions which are critical to a business’s success. Speaker: Doug Bates, Principal, Aderit Internet Marketing Consulting

Free

PITCH PANEL SESSION

The Enterprise Center at Salem State University 121 Loring Ave, Salem, MA, United States

Pitch your product or service before our panel of business professionals and receive valuable feedback to help you prepare your business plan for the 2019 North of Boston Business Plan & Competition in the fall.  Learn more at enterprisectr.org/bpc. Please contact Lesley Smythe at lsmythe@enterprisectr.org to register for this PITCH Panel.

Free

DEVELOP A WINNING PITCH

Pitching your product or service is among the most important skills of a business owner. Learn techniques to employ that will enhance your pitch and yield successful results. Speaker:  Paul Parisi, President and Founder, SaviorLabs

Free

POSTPONED – new date to be determined: INTRODUCTION TO WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN

Every business owner needs a business plan – even you!  Learn the skills needed to develop an effective plan that will guide you from start up through growth while avoiding common mistakes. Speaker:  Arend de Jong, Business Strategy Specialist & CEO, The Strategy Bureau Co-sponsored by the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development

Free

WEBINAR: HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BUSINESS DURING A FINANCIAL CRISIS

Enterprise Center MA

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has created financial crises for many businesses and exposed the lack of sure financial footing.  However, this situation for many has also created the opportunity to re-focus, re-innovate and capitalize on new practices and procedures. Learn how these efforts can make a difference in your business during these trying times.   Please join...

WEBINAR: WHAT’S IN A MARKETING PLAN [HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY]

Enterprise Center MA

Is your marketing off? Are you working 24/7 but not hitting your goals? It could be that you’re targeting the wrong audience.  Smart business owners follow the guidelines of a well-crafted marketing plan.  It is among the most cost-effective investments your company can make. Learn how to interpret industry trends, competitive analysis and review your...

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