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PROGRAM OUTLINE Week 1: Orientation Week 2: Class 1
Introduction to First Step FastTrac®
Define personal vision and goals and
introduction of Model Business Reality Check
Week 3: Class 2
Communicating the Business Concept
Transform business ideas into
business concept statements
Week 4: Class 3
Gathering Information for Feasibility
Feedback on business concept statements
and consider personal financial readiness
Week 5: Class 4
Products and Services
Describe product/services including
features, benefits, and uniqueness
Week 6: Class 5
Market Analysis - Industry and Competition
Focus on opportunities in the industry
and evaluate competition
Week 7: Class 6
Market Analysis -
Market Segments & Strategies
Define target markets &
develop marketing strategies
Week 8: Review Session
Review of classes 1 - 6 &
individual attention on assignments Week 9: Class 7
Price and Profitability - Pricing
Pricing strategies and the affect prices
have on profitability; break-even analysis Week 10: Class 8
Price and Profitability - Profits
Difference between profits and cash;
determining start-up costs
Week 11: Class 9
Price and Profitability - Cash Flow
Using the Cash Flow Report
to evaluate feasibility;
key legal issues; sales projection tools
Week 12: Class 10
Price and Profitability - Cash Flow
Finalizing the Cash Flow Report
and key accounting issues
Week 13: Class 11
Plan for Further Action - Next Steps
Tools to complete the feasibility plan
and key financial resources Week 14: Class 12
Celebrating Accomplishments!
Graduation and Executive Summary | First Step FastTrac® Program Schedule (2009 is currently in session) |
| 2010 Session 1: | (Winter/Spring) | Mondays 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Feb 01 - Apr 26, 2010 | | 2010 Session 3: | (Spring/Summer) | Mondays 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | May 03 - Jul 26, 2010 | | 2010 Session 4: | (Summer/Fall) | Mondays 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Aug 02 - Oct 25, 2010 |
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| Program Costs |
| The cost of the program is $1,200.00 per participant + $800 in supplemental counseling, advising, & promotional services for a total cost of $2,000.00. YOUR cost through the WBCC is just $300.00 per participant due to subsidies from grants and sponsorship.
Price includes: Books 1 hour orientation 36 hours of classroom training 1/2 per week of individual feedback on assignments via email 3 hour review session with individual, in-person feedback on assignments Post program counseling, advising, & promotion Membership in the WBCC Community Discounts on WBCC Monthly Mixers
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| Requirements/Restrictions |
Application required outlining reason participant is interested in taking the program & a demonstration of the participant's commitment to the program in order to ensure a dedicated group Regular attendance is required Regular submission of assignments is required 10 person maximum per session Must complete online application $50 deposit must be received prior to orientation date
(placement not guaranteed until $50 deposit is received by the WBCC) Additional $100 must be received by class 1 $150 balance must be received by week 8 (review session)
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| Receive Additional Information |
- Many WBCC group sessions incorporate samples of the First Step FastTrac® program, take a session for a great way to get a small taste of the full program: www.wbcc-sd.org/UpcomingSessions.htm
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- Attend a WBCC Mixer held each month to get additional details, speak with program instructors, and meet other program and session participants: www.wbcc-sd.org/Mixers.htm
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| Pre-Register (no payment required for pre-registration) |
To pre-register, we need you to fill out this quick online registration. No fee is due at this time. Once you fill out the form you will be contacted by the WBCC regarding next steps, and have the opportunity to ask any additional questions you may have.
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| About the registration: 8 multiple choice questions & 2 statements of information & interest/commitment. The multiple choice questions ask for demographic data that is collected, grouped, and used for statistical analysis only in order to pursue the necessary grant & sponsorship funds to subsidize the program costs.
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| Click Here To Apply & Pre-Register for First StepFastTrac® |
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December 19, 2007
TO: Michelle Butler
Women’s Business Center of California
Dear Michelle,
I just wanted to take the opportunity to again thank you for your time and dedication to the recently completed First Step Fast Trac business plan program. The class was great at taking each step of business planning from promotion, to ownership, to location, to expenses and dissecting them into pieces one could easily review. I was able to grasp a much better understanding of the intricacies involved with each portion and definitely covered issues I was not aware of despite owning a couple of businesses and working in management for companies as well.
Upon completion of the class, I had a complete business plan. I felt confident in my history of experience, my marketing strategy, my objective for projections, the feasibility studies, and my projected P&L. All of this and I didn’t have to get a degree to accomplish this. I already have a couple of institutions interested in financing to help make my dream come true. I am certain that my success will be fully dependent on proper planning and with the First Step Fast Trac you offered, I am confident it will succeed.
Sincerely appreciative,
Pam Jeanes
Recovery Center Meeting Café
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