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Course Calendar for 2008-2009

Personal Business Readiness (PBR)

Personal Business Readiness (PBR) is offered as the first part of Business Plan Part I (see below). In two sessions, it helps participants decide whether business ownership is right for them at this point in their lives. This course provides a realistic look at what it takes to start a business and helps participants assess their personal skills and assets with respect to understanding of the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship. (6 hours)

Location: Call (650) 321-2193 for information.

Price: Included in price for Business Plan Part I. Participants who opt not to continue the course after attending all sessions and completing all assignments for both Personal Business Readiness and Managing Your Personal Finances will receive a full refund upon request.

Topic	Fall Schedule	Winter Schedule	Spring Schedule
Personal Business Readiness, part 1	Sat., 9/6, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 1/13, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 4/2, 6 pm - 9 pm
Personal Business Readiness, part 2	Sat., 9/13, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 1/20, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 4/9, 6 pm - 9 pm

Managing Your Personal Finances (MPF)

Managing Your Personal Finances (MPF) is offered as the first part of Business Plan Part I and teaches the basic financial skills that everyone should have! We believe that it is essential to successfully manage household finances before attempting to operate a business. Topics of this course include savings, budgeting, credit, and banking. Participants will review their credit report. (6 hours)

Location: Call (650) 321-2193 for information.

Price: Included in price for Business Plan Part I. Participants who opt not to continue the course after attending all sessions and completing all assignments for both Personal Business Readiness and Managing Your Personal Finances will receive a full refund upon request.

Topic	Fall Schedule	Winter Schedule	Spring Schedule
Managing Your Personal Finances, part 1	Sat., 9/20, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 1/27, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 4/16, 6 pm - 9 pm
Managing Your Personal Finances, part 2	Sat., 9/27, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 2/3, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 4/23, 6 pm - 9 pm

Business Plan Part I (BPP1)

This is an 8-week class that provides students with the tools they need to assess the viability of their business ideas. Participants begin building their business plan and learn the fundamentals of marketing, operations, and finance. Based on market analysis, operational plans, and financial projections, they will decide if their business idea has potential for success. Participants must have a clearly defined business concept. (26 hours)

Location: Call (650) 321-2193 for information.

Price: $75 to $1000 (Scholarships awarded based on financial need)

Topic	Fall Schedule	Winter Schedule	Spring Schedule
Introduction to Business Planning	Sat., 10/4, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 2/10, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 4/30, 6 pm - 9 pm
Marketing: Customers, Competition, & Market Research	Sat., 10/11, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 2/17, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 5/7, 6 pm - 9 pm
Marketing: Creating Competitive Advantage	Sat., 10/18, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 2/24, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 5/14, 6 pm - 9 pm
Marketing Review Session	Sat., 10/25, 10 am - 12 pm	Sat., 3/7, 10am - 12 pm	Sat., 5/16, 10 am - 12 pm
Operations Assessment	Sat., 11/1, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 3/10, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 5/21, 6 pm - 9 pm
Business Financial Basics	Sat., 11/8, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 3/17, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 5/28, 6 pm - 9 pm
Creating Financial Projection, part 1	Sat., 11/15, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 3/24, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 6/4, 6 pm - 9 pm
Creating Financial Projection, part 2	Sat., 11/22, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 3/31, 6 pm - 9 pm	Thur., 6/11, 6 pm - 9 pm
Feedback and Networking Session	Sat., 12/6, 10am - 1 pm	Sat., 4/18, 10 am - 1 pm	Sat., 6/20, 10 am - 1 pm

Business Plan Part 2 (BPP2)

In this 6-week course, groups of 6 to 8 entrepreneurs meet weekly with a facilitator to take steps towards launching their businesses. Participants complete their business plans by creating sales and marketing plans, detailed financial projections, and an implementation plan. Participants also attend workshops focused on different aspects of launching a business. Participants must have completed Business Plan Part I or the equivalent. (18 hours)

Location: Call (650) 321-2193 for information.

Price: $75 to $1000 (Scholarships awarded based on financial need)

Topic	Fall Schedule	Winter Schedule	Spring Schedule
Business Strategy Implementation	Sat., 1/10, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 4/28, 6 pm - 9 pm	N/A
Facilities, Technology, and Suppliers	Sat., 1/24, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 5/5, 6 pm - 9 pm	N/A
Marketing Implementations	Sat., 1/31, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 5/12, 6 pm - 9 pm	N/A
Financial Management Systems	Sat., 2/07, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 5/19, 6 pm - 9 pm	N/A
Legal and Employment Issues	Sat., 2/21, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 5/26, 6 pm - 9 pm	N/A
Finalize action plan	Sat., 2/28, 10 am - 1 pm	Tues., 6/2, 6 pm - 9 pm	N/A

Formal Celebration of Completion for all 3 cycles will be held Sunday, June 28, 2009.

Start Up
1395 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Ph: (650) 321-2193 | Fax: (650) 321-1025
info@startupepa.org