Business Foundations
Ready to take your business idea from concept to reality but not sure how to get started? This workshop series is designed for entrepreneurs who want a quick way to understand the fundamentals of starting a business. Delivered by expert practitioners, these lively workshops will give you practical tips and resources to help you get off the ground. At the end of the series, you will walk away with a better understanding of where to start and a host of resources in your back pocket to help you grow. You’ll also be fully prepared for consulting and our LEADING EDGE Business Planning Course.
Sign up for the entire track to receive a class for free!
$150 Standard Fee (Sign up for the track and receive a class free)
$75 Bronze Denver Metro Chamber Members*
$0 Gold/Silver Denver Metro Chamber Members**
$100 $75 Already attended Startup Basics*
College Student? Contact info@denversbdc.org for information on discounted registration.
December 2021 Classes
Business Foundations: Business Plan
5:30-8:30PM
A solid business plan will help prevent unexpected problems and provide you with a road map to success. In this workshop, learn why you need a business plan, what goes in it and what lenders look for.
Business Foundations: Marketing
5:30-8:30PM
In this interactive workshop, learn what you need to create your own marketing plan. You'll focus your efforts so you avoid wasting time and money on marketing that doesn't work.
Business Foundations: Finance
5:30-8:30PM
In this course, you will learn how to project and manage business cash flows, enabling you to better manage your business finances and/or prepare you for borrowing money in your business.
Business Foundations: Startup
5:30-8:30PM
Do you understand the nitty gritty of what it takes to start your business? This helpful overview workshop covers the necessary steps to successfully launch your new business venture.
Business Foundations: Human Resources
5:30-8:30PM
You must hire employees to help serve your customers while following the HR regulations, but you don’t want to be too “corporate-like” when it comes to policies and procedures. This seminar will provide you with a basic framework to hire, fire, and manage employees in your small business without turning it into a bureaucratic nightmare.
*If you have already taken one or more of the above classes, the cost of those classes will be deducted from your total. For special pricing requests, please email Rob Rose at rob.rose@denversbdc.org.
** Discount taken after signing in to registration platform.
Cancellations or transfers must be made at least 24 hours in advance. In respect of the speakers’ and other attendees’ time, please e-mail us or call (303) 620-8076 at least 24 hours in advance should you need to cancel your registration.
