The highly regarded "Entrepreneurial Boot Camp" will be presented again at Sonoma State University, January 12-15. This event provides small business owners with an opportunity to learn how to take their business to the next stage of development.
The Boot Camp is a tightly focused program of presentations, roundtable discussions, peer interaction, and exercises that include a developing a one-page business plan.
The curriculum has been designed by a team of respected researches in the field of business including Armand Gilinsky, Professor of Business at Sonoma State University, Rich McCline, co- founder of the Ohrenschall Center for Entrepreneurship at San Francisco State University and local entrepreneur Cynthia Riggs.
The Boot Camp brings small business owners together with successful entrepreneurs, academic leaders and potential investors in both structured and informal sessions.
Topics covered include entrepreneurial strategies, writing a business plan, assessing a company's financial health, conducting an industry and competitive analysis, developing marketing plans and communications, securing investors, and positioning for sale.
The event is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday so attendees can minimize the time spent away from their businesses. It concludes with an awards night dinner that honors the best business plan presentation.
Cost of the program is $849. The Entrepreneurial Boot Camp is also financially supported by local service providers who may provide scholarships for their clients or employees.
The cost covers all sessions, catered meals and the awards night dinner. Lodging for out-of-town attendees must be arranged individually.
Further information on the event is available by logging onto www.icee-success.com or calling program administrator Cindy Armstrong at (707) 539 6634, ext. 3.
A registration form is available on the website and payment may be made by phone, fax or regular mail.
