SCORE Podcast: Where Small Business Matters

Episode 20.2 - The Importance of Business Plans, with David Broner

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Co-hosts and SCORE volunteers Armando Ojeda and Tom Nixon welcome Master Mentor David Broner from the Southeast Michigan chapter of SCORE to the show. A mentor with more than 10 years experience guiding entrepreneurs along successful paths to small business ownership, David is a wealth of experience and knowledge, of which he shares some nuggets of wisdom in Episode 2.

Discussion points:

  • What are the key challenges entrepreneurs need to be aware of before starting a business?
  • What should “side-hustle” entrepreneurs consider before taking the risk into running their business full-time?
  • What does a business plan consist of and why is it important to have a business plan?
  • Why do so many entrepreneurs avoid writing a business plan, and how can they overcome their apprehensions?
  • What are the various templates available to writers of business plans, from the Lean Business Canvas Model to the Startup Roadmap?
  • How will a business plan help business owners in the wake of a global pandemic, from startups to established businesses pivoting?

    • References and Resources:

    • SCORE’s Startup Roadmap for people at the beginning of the entrepreneurial journey.
    • The Business Model Canvas template and the Business Model Canvas webinar
    • The One-Page Business Plan
    • The EOS Vision-Traction Organizer (VTO)
    • SCORE Detroit frequently does workshops on business planning. Check back here from time to time to review the upcoming schedule.
    • Looking for free guidance and specific subject matter expertise? Check out our schedule of local, live and virtual workshops happening weekly!
    • Looking for a mentor to help you along your path toward entrepreneurial success? Find a local southeast Michigan mentor today!
    • Connect with Armando and Tom on LinkedIn
    • Connect with David on LinkedIN
    • Theme music:
      • Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com
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