FASTTRAC to Business Planning / Structuring / Insights

August 26th - Oct. 28th 2025

Tuesdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM For 10 consecutive Tuesdays

This course is designed to guide you through every step of transforming your idea into a thriving business. Whether you’re just starting out or refining an existing concept, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge to build a strong foundation, attract customers, and achieve long-term success.

• Define your personal vision and how it connects to your business concept.
• Identify how your entrepreneurial traits can shape your goals.
• Ensure your business idea aligns with your strengths, values, and priorities.

• Discover your target market and understand what your potential customers need.
• Explore your competitive landscape and learn how to stand out.
• Identify real market opportunities and assess whether your idea is viable.

• Learn how to set achievable financial goals and measure success.
• Determine the unique features and benefits of your product or service.
• Understand startup costs, pricing strategies, and potential funding sources.

• Define what your brand will communicate to customers.
• Develop a marketing strategy to reach your audience effectively.
• Explore distribution and sales strategies to deliver your product or service.

• Understand legal structures and how to choose the best one for your business.
• Explore tax implications and how to protect your intellectual property.
• Learn how to stay compliant with laws while minimizing risks.

• Use early sales data and customer feedback to improve your offering.
• Analyze financial results and adjust your plans accordingly.
• Identify the advisors, partners, and team members you’ll need to succeed.

• Develop strategies to launch and grow your business.
• Learn how to lead, inspire, and build a positive company culture.
• Create processes to manage your business efficiently as it scales.

• Forecast financial metrics and set long-term goals.
• Plan for challenges, emergencies, and worst-case scenarios.
• Think ahead to how you’ll exit your business when the time is right.

Taking an idea and turning it into a successful business requires knowledge, planning, and adaptability. This course will provide you with the tools to:

• Identify whether your idea has real market potential.
• Understand your customers, competitors, and industry landscape.
• Build a business model that is both realistic and scalable.
• Refine and adapt strategies based on real feedback and financial performance.
• Launch with confidence, knowing you’re prepared to lead and grow.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your business, this course will help you take actionable steps toward creating a business that aligns with your vision and achieves success.

Host or Publisher Lake Economic Area Development