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Key objectives of  the program include:
 

*Define an overall business strategy for growth

*Achieve a strong, competitive market position

*Plan your financial needs to avoid cash flow problems

*Structure your operations for improved efficiency

*Determine if you have the right people to get the job done


 Participants say...

"Venture Forward is one of the most intense and enlightening programs I have ever attended. I learned more truly applicable business lessons in this program than I did in my MBA program.  The greatest part is that it is just a beginning."
Paddy Naidu
CennaCare Staffing Solutions, Inc.
 
 
  
"This class was worth five times the cost. I intend to continue the relationship, and take advantage of the services available to my business."
James Sleep
ImHal, LLC
 
 
 
"The value of this program is tremendous. Business plan laid out a fundamental  road map for future growth. The learning and support that this class provided is at very high quality. I highly recommend this class."
Felicia Chang
Skywood Group International

BUSINESS OWNERS
CEOs
TOP MANAGEMENT

 
with at least 2 years operating experience

Program Elements

 

FEATURES

 

BENEFITS

Ten weekly 3-hour sessions

 

Get away and work "on" your business

Industry and market research assistance

Identify new opportunities to grow your business

 

Small group activities and hands-on coaching

 

Get you started on action steps needed to create and implement your plan each week

Assigned MI-SBTDC consultant

 

Assists with individual planning challenges

Featuring FastTrac® & GrowthVenture™ text and online training materials
 

Proven through use with thousands of businesses nationwide

Entrepreneur guest speakers

 

Learn from real success stories

Event details
WHEN:
Fridays: Sept. 12 through Nov. 14 from  8:30 - 11:30 am.
WHERE:
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Building 41 West
Waterford, MI 48328
 
COST:
$250 per participant
Thanks to the support of our sponsors, we are able to reduce the normal $495 program price.  
How to apply
 
Apply online here.  
 
Contact information:  
Lola Aré
Phone: (248) 858-2021
Fax: (248) 975-9555
Email: arel@oakgov.com
 
Venture Forward is presented by the Michigan Small Business and Development Center (MI-SBTDC). For information about a
MI-SBTDC program near you visit www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/region9
or call (734) 487-0355.  
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