Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Do you have a great idea for a new product or company?

We Can Help!

Attend The Russell Center for Entrepreneurship’s

Business Plan Development Seminar Series

Then enter your business plan in the Center’s Annual Business Plan Competition in October

for a chance to win. The Center will award $5,000 to two winning student business plans.

Saturday, March 21, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Introduction

The “Why” of Entrepreneurship

Business Plan Basics

Instructor: Alan Urech

Saturday, March 28, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Industry Analysis

Market Analysis

Target Market

Concept Assessment

Instructor: Alan Urech

Stay tuned for our Careers in Entrepreneurship afternoon session on March 28

Saturday, April 4, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Marketing Plan

Instructor: Erica Bracey

Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Operations Plan

Human Resources Plan

Management Team

Critical Risks

Instructor: Buddy Ray

Saturday, April 18, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Financial Statements

Instructor: Bernard Meineke

Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Funding Strategy

Valuation and Offer

Executive Summary

Publishing the Plan

Presenting the Plan

Instructor: Alan Urech and Oscar Turner

Seminar Location: Classroom South 106

Please RSVP to adillard1@gsu.edu Spacing is limited to the first 60 students - GSU Students Only

For more information about the Business Plan Competition or the seminar series, visit us online at www.robinson.gsu.edu/rec.

*The intent is to have students attend all six (6) events. Priority will be given to those who express interest in doing so.