Ignitor Course

Get Ignited @ Sierra Commons

Ignitor 5.0 – Classes start March 6, 2013

This Spring, Sierra Commons will present a six-week course to help entrepreneurs realize their dream of launching (or growing) a business.

More than a business plan workshop, the course brings together a group of motivated entrepreneurs and provides them with a solid business foundation to build their success on.

The approach is action-based and covers topics including business planning, market analysis, marketing strategies, finance, budgeting, web, business law and more. Seasoned professionals teach the weekly classes, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to each topic. Students also meet weekly with mentors for special one-to-one sessions.

Many students begin the course with working knowledge of some aspects of business. Upon completion, each student has a solid foundation – covering all aspects - of owning and operating a small business.

Bring us your business passion – we'll help you ignite it.

I've wanted to start my own business for some time now and the classes provided me both the impetus I needed to move forward and a foundational knowledge of business structure, financials, and sales/marketing. I heartily recommend the course to anyone who has an idea for a small business.
Ignitor Graduate

The class provided all the tools needed to take a business from an idea to a reality, in six weeks. Amazing.
Ignitor Graduate

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COURSE DATES & TIMES

All classes take place during the day between 9am and 12pm

Week One March 6, 9am-12pm	March 8, 9am-12pm
Week Two March 13, 9am-12pm	March 15, 9am-12pm
Week Three March 20, 9am-12pm	March 22, 9am-12pm
~ ~ ~ SPRING BREAK ~ ~ ~
Week Four April 3, 9am-12pm	April 5, 9am-12pm
Week Five April 10, 9am-12pm	April 12, 9am-12pm
Week Six April 17, 9am-12pm	April 19, 9am-12pm
GRAD PARTY & SHOWCASE – TBA

COURSE ACTIVITIES

The comprehensive course outline covers topics including writing a business plan, market analysis, marketing strategies, finance and budgeting, accounting, business law and more. Weekly motivational speakers and coaches will keep students focused and on track.

Business name
Business plan approach
Determining business structure
Competitive analysis
Exit strategy
Facilities and operations
Financial projections
Funding options
Licensing, permits, and insurance
Marketing and advertising
Mission and vision
Personal goals

Risk management
Staffing
Staying motivated
Acquiring insurance
Business filings
Creating a business card
Creating an elevator pitch
Determining target markets
Developing a marketing/sales plan
One page web site
Opening a business bank account
Writing an executive summary

IGNITOR FACULTY:

Mike Freedman, Right-Click
Brian Gillings, BG Business Consulting
Virginia Johnson, Orrick
Machen MacDonald, Pro-Brilliance Leadership Institute
Judy Nichols, Judy Nichols, CPA
Coryon Redd, Coryon.com
Ruth Schwartz, High Performance Advocates
Doug Summers, Robertson, Woodford & Summers, LLP
Robert Trent, Sierra Commons