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Business development essentials

This workshop will provide some terrific guidance on the basic components of building your business. We’ll focus on understanding what product or service you want to take to market, who’s your customer, who’s your competition and how you’re unique.

We’ll then look at what action plans to consider, understanding basic finance and funding and what resources are available to help in your journey.

Join us – this is a great opportunity to get a firm idea of what it takes to start a business or rethink your business focus!

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Business development essentials

Date

January 07, 2025

Time

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

Presented by

SCORE Twin Cities

Cost

Free

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