Business Classes

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Financing Investment Real Estate

June 10th, 6pm to 9pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $99

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

Everything you need to know to package & present a bankable deal. Your instructor is Melanie Ansell, a former Bank President, with 33 years in banking!

Understanding Financials

June 12th, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

What is a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow? Why are they important and how do I prepare them? What should my Industry look like financially?

The Business Plan

June 30th, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

Begin the preparation of your Business Plan. Bring a laptop and compose as you learn. Session One will cover the Executive Summary, Company Description, and Background Data.

Industry Analysis

June 31st, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

Information on your Industry Trends and Forecasts will be supplied. An intensive review of these materials will be conducted to form a complete understanding of the Industry growth potential.

The Competition

July 6th, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

A discussion of the competition and possible barriers to entry will be discussed and input into the Business Plan. Strengths, weaknesses, and plans for successful penetration of the market will be covered.

Marketing Plan & Sales Strategy

July 7th, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

Time to fold your efforts with your Marketing Plan into the Business Plan format. Derek will be on hand to assist. Proper marketing tactics will be discussed and your company’s message

Management and Operations

July 13th, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

Time to prepare those narratives. What does your business do and Who will be part of your team. How to effectively communicate your company description to the lender and/or investor.

Projections and Break-Even Analysis

July 17th, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

All forms and calculations will be provided to put numbers to your idea. The student will understand what their Break-Even is and how to become profitable in their industry. Annual and Monthly Projections will be compiled.

Putting it All Together

July 20th, 6pm to 8:30pm

324 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642

Cost: $50

Register: Send an email to derekbanas@verizon.net or call 412.848.3229

Information, specific to your Industry, will be discussed and added to your Business Plan. Next Step Strategies will be discussed, along with types of financing available. Preparation of the financial package will be covered.