Business Blueprint: Financial Analysis & Planning

Business Blueprint - Financial Analysis & Planning Verified Skill

Is the financial side of your business idea a mystery to you? This two-week hybrid program will help you learn to determine costs, revenues, and identify potential sources of capital. Over two weeks, you'll learn how to identify suppliers and calculate operating and production costs. You'll also learn strategies for pricing your product or service. Participants must bring their laptops.

What You'll Learn:

• How to determine costs and revenues
• How to identify suppliers and calculate operating and production costs
• Effective strategies for pricing a product or service
• How to find sources of capital for a new business

Who Should Attend:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs who need to develop financial literacy
• Individuals creating a financial section for their business plan
• Anyone who wants to understand the financial viability of a business idea

Schedule: Hybrid: 2 weeks; 2 in-person sessions (one per week, 120 minutes each). The course runs from October 27th to November 7^th

Cost: $300

Location: IU Kokomo and online

Questions? Contact James Geiger at jdgeiger@iu.edu to learn moreBusiness Blueprint - Market Analysis & Planning Verified Skill

Are you ready to dive into the market side of your business idea? This two-week, hybrid program is for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to understand their target market and create a robust marketing plan. You'll learn to analyze competitors, identify your target audience, and develop effective sales tactics. Participants should bring their laptops.

What You'll Learn:

• How to analyze competitors and the competitive landscape
• How to identify your target market and buyer behavior
• Effective sales tactics and how to estimate demand
• Developing a comprehensive marketing plan, including the Four P's

Who Should Attend:

• Aspiring entrepreneurs and business students
• Professionals looking to develop a marketing strategy for a new venture
• Anyone who needs to understand market dynamics and create a marketing plan

Schedule: October 6th to October 17th. Hybrid schedule over 2 weeks; 2 in-person sessions (one per week, 120 minutes each).

Cost: $300

Location: IU Kokomo and online

Questions? Contact James Geiger at jdgeiger@iu.edu to learn more

These courses are intended for professional development and are not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.