Business Plan Development Workshop Session Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the eight-week workshop session, you will have accomplished the following:

• determined your entrepreneurial potential
• developed a personal financial plan
• analyzed your personal credit rating
• evaluated your financial capacity and net worth
• completed a market study
• evaluated the competitive environment
• determined the marketability of your business idea
• determined a pricing strategy
• developed an advertising and promotion strategy
• developed a cash flow forecast
• measured and evaluated your business goals and objectives through sound financial analysis using pro forma financial statements
• developed the skills necessary to develop and analyze monthly business progress reports
• developed a business plan
• gained an understanding of the importance of professional advice from lawyers, accountants and bankers
• gained an understanding of the resources available in your community to support you during the start-up and operation phases of your business
• developed a personal network of small business owners who will assist you in achieving your business goals.

The Self-Employment Benefit Program is funded by Employment Ontario.

   Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada

The OSEBP is delivered by the Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation in partnership with the 1000 Islands CDC