LaunchMemphis 2009 BootCamp

Do You Think About Starting Your Own Business?

If you do, this Boot Camp is for You.

LaunchMemphis Boot Camp

is an intense, two session course in

entrepreneurship

that will dramatically

boost your chances of seeing your dream become a reality

. Professionals will offer advice on all aspects of

starting, successfully running, and gaining funding

for your new venture.

Register now!

Who's invited? 

Entrepreneurs at all levels. Start-ups and those who have been in business for a while and are looking to improve performance.

When:

• Session 1: Building Your Business Plan, Saturday, January 31, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Session 2: Enriching Your Business Plan, Saturday, February 7, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost

:

Session 1:

Building Your Business Plan

-

$30

per

person

Session 2:

Enriching Your Business Plan

-

$50

per person

Both

sessions -

$60

per person

Lunches included in fee

Where?

The Mercury Launchpad, located at: EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Topics Covered:

Refining your concept, Business plan development, Legal issues for entrepreneurs, Marketing, Financial considerations for entrepreneurs, Gaining funding and Finding investors.

Join us for two exciting days that will answer all your questions and put you on the right track for success in whatever business you are trying to start!Register now!

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Boot Camp Agenda:

Beginners Business Planning Session

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Breakfast/Introductions………………………………………………………………….8:30am-9:00am

Assessing Your Competition and Refining Your Business Concept……9:00am-10:00am

Break for Tailored Feedback…………………………………………………………..10:00am-10:30am

Business Plan Development……………………………………………………………10:30am-12:00pm

Working Lunch on Refining Business Ideas with Tailored Feedback…12:00pm-1:00pm

Advanced Business Planning Session

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Breakfast/Introductions ……………………………………………………………….8:30am-9:00am

Legal/Patent Considerations………………………………………………………….9:00am-10:00am

Break for Tailored Feedback………………………………………………………….10:00am-10:30am

Traditional Sales and Marketing…………………………………………………….10:30am-11:15am

On-line Presence and Marketing……………………………………………………11:15am-12:00pm

Working Lunch on Refining Business Plan………………………………………12:00pm-1:00pm

Accounting/Finance……………………………………………………………………….1:00pm-2:00pm

Ramping Up……………………………………………………………………………………2:00pm-2:30pm

Looking for Investors………………………………………………………………………2:30pm-3:30pm

Presenters:

Chris Allen, Director of Marketing, Mercury Launchpad

Dave Barger, President, LunaWeb

Shelly J. Parkinson, CPA

Harry Brown, Attorney at Law

Marc Diaz, Co-Founder Mercury Technology Labs, LLC

Spencer Dillard, Spencer Dillard Consulting

Eric Mathews, Co-Founder Mercury Technology Labs, LLC

Lori Turner, founder of Red Rover, a Sales and Marketing Strategy Firm

Andrea Valenzuela, Independent Business Consultant

Join us for two exciting days that will answer all your questions and put you on the right track for success in whatever business you are trying to start!Register now!