Commons Business Bootcamp

Whether you plan to start a part-time or full-time business, the Commons Business Bootcamp is for you. In the fast-paced collaborative two-day session, you'll find out how you can successfully turn a burning idea into a reality. Learn how to properly set up your business and how to market your products and services. Get the details on pricing, cash flow, financing, employees, taxes, business plans and more. The insights you’ll gain can be applied to any type of business, whether it is home-based, online, retail, service, tech, manufacturing or distribution.Get your BUSINESS GOING IN THIS 2-Day weekend BOOTCAMP! $200 includes over 15 hours of professional instruction, lunch and all program materials (Plus a $50 Early Bird Discount) Scholarships Available_ _ The Commons is pleased to offer full and partial scholarships for programs with a registration fee. Eligibility is based on financial need and criteria defining groups historically underserved or discriminated against in entrepreneurship. Other limited scholarships may be awarded on a case-by-case basis, based on availability of funding and space at the event. **Do not register for the event online if you plan to apply for a scholarship. We will save a seat for all scholarship applicants.** Request Scholarship Support [https://goo.gl/forms/ksYAeOrBAUzjSDwI3] -------------------------  BOOTCAMP DAY ONE _Business Viability _ Vision for your business What will you sell Who will you sell it to What’s going on in your industry Who are your competitors How will you differentiate yourself in the marketplace How will you market your products and services _Start-Up Steps _Start-up checklist Start-up costs Sources for start-up funds Start-up timeframe Choose a legal entity Taxes & Insurance 1-Hour Lunch Break _Marketing _ Marketing strategy/plan/goals Target market Marketing mix Marketing/sales cycle Testing and tracking _ Workshop Time_ ------------------------- BOOTCAMP DAY TWO _Pricing_ Overview of pricing Pricing products (cost of goods, gross profit, gross profit margin) Pricing services (pricing by the hour, pricing by the job) _Income And Cash Flow _ Flow of money in and out of business 4 ways to make more money Sales projections Cost of goods projections Gross profit projections Overhead/monthly expenses projections Breakeven projections Cash flow projections 1-Hour Lunch Break _Day-To-Day Operations/Processes _ Workflow/processes Policies and procedures Organizational chart Employees vs independent contractors Payroll _Business Planning _ Uses for a business plan Borrowing money Fill-in-the-blank business plan _Worktime / Wrap Up_ ------------------------- Your Bootcamp Instructor: Jennifer Croft, Founder of 5 Minute Classes Self-employed since the age of twenty, Jennifer Croft, owner of 5 Minute Classes [https://www.fiveminuteclasses.com/] has successfully started and run seven small businesses. Through her teaching and one-on-one consulting, she has helped more than 3,000 people start and run their own businesses.  Jennifer's teaching and instruction experience includes: * Small Business Development Centers (Littleton and Denver) * Arapahoe Community College * Colorado Free University * Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce * Jeffco Business Resource Center * Mi Casa Resource Center * Grand County Business and Economic Development Association (BEDA)  * Dozens of colleges and universities, including: Arizona State University, Temple University, Portland State University, University of California, University of Texas ------------------------- Transportation Options * Limited metered parking in area * Public paid parking at Denver Performing Arts Center / Entrances on both Arapahoe & 13th Street * 3 blocks from RTD 16th Street Free MallRide * 1 block from RTD Light Rail Theater District/Convention Center Station (D, F, H lines) * B-cycle to 14th & Stout * Convenient Car Share drop-off at Champa & 13th _ Commons Business Bootcamp is Presented by The Commons on Champa [http://thecommons.co/] & 5 Minute Classes [https://www.fiveminuteclasses.com/]_ The Commons on Champa is Powered by The Downtown Denver Partnership Have questions about BUSINESS STARTUP BOOTCAMP? Contact Commons Business Startup Basics [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-startup-bootcamp-registration-42369457187#]