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General Inquiries: (441) 292-5570
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS
You have a great idea for a small business, but don’t know how to make it a reality. The BEDC is here to provide guidance and advice to get you started. We can help you develop a business plan, provide guidance on your financing options and offer a wealth of resources to assist you along the way.
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Do you own an established business and want to see it grow to the next level?
Do you want to grow market share, expand to new business lines, and increase your revenue?
Do you want to stop working in your business and work on your business?
Do you want a peer mentor group to help you get there?
Then the internationally renowned and proven Streetwise MBA Programme is for you! Be one of the select few entrepreneurs and business owners in Bermuda who have successfully completed the programme and seen growth in their businesses. Also be part of an exclusive global network of Streetwise MBA business graduates around the world!
It is not too late to apply! Session 0, our kickoff session, starts tonight, Thursday September 20th!!!
Criteria for selection:
- Be an established business at least 3 years old
- Have at least 1 employee besides yourself
- Have annual revenues below $5M
13 in class sessions, out of class CEO mentor groups, and facilitation by business experts.
Thursdays until February 2019
Register today at bedc.bm/workshop/streetwise-mba-programme/ or call 292-5570 or email info@bedc.bm.
For only $750, this is an experience for you and your business not to be missed.
Curriculum is as follows:
• Session 0 – Kick-Off - Review of Curriculum/Expectations/Introduction to CEOs
(MODULE I)
• Session 1 - Introduction to Goal Setting
• CEO Mentoring Groups
• Session 2 - Initial Strategic Growth Goals 1
• Session 3 - Challenges & Stages of Small Business Growth
• CEO Mentoring Groups
(MODULE II)
• Session 4 - Financial Statement Analysis
• Session 5 - Analysis as a Business Tool
• Session 6 - Understanding How Others See Your Financials 1
• CEO Mentoring Group 1
(MODULE III)
• Session 7 - Identifying & Targeting Your ideal Customer Base
• Session 8 - Positioning Your Business Within a Competitive Landscape 1
• CEO Mentoring Group 1
• Session 9 - Sales Strategies, Resources and Systems 1
(MODULE IV)
• Session 10 - Human Resources
• CEO Mentoring Group
• Session 11 - Accessing New Capital: Public and Private Financing
• Session 12 - Accessing New Capital: Doing Business with The Government 1
• CEO Mentoring Group
(MODULE V)
• Session 13 - Final Presentations
THERE'S still time to sign up for BEDC's next Lunch & Learn Vending Licenses 101!
If you've ever been interested in being a vendor, this is the free event for you! RSVP at bit.ly/bedcrsvp