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Why build a business plan?

In This Workshop You Will Learn To:

  • Build a business plan that serves as a practical management tool.
  • Clarify your goals, priorities, and direction.
  • Identify opportunities, risks, and key decisions before they become problems.
  • Create a roadmap for sustainable growth and long-term success.

Every successful business begins with an idea, but successful businesses grow through clarity, discipline, and execution. This workshop demonstrates why a business plan is far more than a financing document—it is the operating blueprint for your business. Whether you are launching a new venture or strengthening an existing one, you’ll gain practical tools to think more strategically, make better decisions, and build with purpose. Based on my book, Why Build a Business Plan?, the workshop emphasizes creating direction, priorities, and operating clarity.

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Why build a business plan?

Date

September 24, 2026

Time

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Online

Presented by

SCORE Twin Cities

Cost

$10

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