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Are you thinking of starting a business but don't know where to begin? In this webinar, our expert presenter will give you 10 business planning tips to help you start your entrepreneurial journey on the right path.
At the end of this workshop, you'll have a list of simple steps that you use to begin your business journey today!
Here are the business planning elements we'll review:
- How to define the business idea
- How to test the idea
- Defining the customer
- Understanding the competition
- Knowing the Industry
- Management
- Explaining the value and benefits this business will provide
- Marketing strategy
- The financial options
- Is the business idea achievable and does it make sense to start this business

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Julie Brander is an experienced entrepreneur, who has built businesses from the ground up, including manufacturing, wholesale, retail and non-profit businesses. She has her MBA in Entrepreneurship has taught business courses on a college level, founded a non-profit with expertise in fundraising. A dedicated advocate for small business with vast experience and knowledge in helping entrepreneurs start and expand their business.
She is currently involved with SCORE and speaks regularly on business topics for entrepreneurs looking to start and expand their businesses. She also has spearheaded


