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SUMMARY:Prelaunch Series - Entrepreneurs Launch Framework
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Prelaunch Series\nDo you have a groundbreaking idea that you’d like to bring to market? This three-part series will be perfect for you. After completing this series\, you’ll have all the resources to be able to launch your product to the market. In addition\, you’ll receive one hour of one-on-one coaching with Kurian Tharakan (that’s a $250 value!). \n1. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019\nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n \nPlease note that this session was previously under the title “Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method” \nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nIn this 3-hour intensive workshop\, you’ll build a one-page framework outlining the path to success for your business. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework will summarize what your business does\, who it serves\, and how it will make money. Gain insight into where to focus\, what to avoid\, and when to pivot in order to achieve your goals. \nYou can use The Entrepreneur’s Framework to: \n\nCategorize your assumptions\nClassify opportunities\, strengths\, and weaknesses\nIdentify common tripwires to success\nDetermine your customer’s pain and gain points\nClarify your company’s value propositions\nStrategically identify your target customer segments\nBlueprint how the business will work\nAnd more!\n\nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the fastest way to get your new business or product idea down on paper\, so you can focus on the next step: execution. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a detailed framework of your opportunity that can be used as the foundation of your business plan\, pitch deck\, marketing strategy\, and more. \nIf you’re ready to bring your next big idea to life and need to design the roadmap to do it\, sign up for The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework now! \nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop \nLocation\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, 10230 Jasper Ave \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/prelaunch-series-entrepreneurs-launch-framework/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Prelaunch Series - Entrepreneurs Launch Framework
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe Prelaunch Series\nDo you have a groundbreaking idea that you’d like to bring to market? This three-part series will be perfect for you. After completing this series\, you’ll have all the resources to be able to launch your product to the market. In addition\, you’ll receive one hour of one-on-one coaching with Kurian Tharakan (that’s a $250 value!). \n1. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019\nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework\nJanuary 29\, 2019. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n \nPlease note that this session was previously under the title “Masterminding your next big idea: A rapid start method” \nLaunching a new business\, or even a new product\, is challenging. How do you know you have a great idea that will guarantee success before you even begin? You don’t need a 100-page business plan to start\, but you do need a guide to get you to where you’re going. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the answer. \nIn this 3-hour intensive workshop\, you’ll build a one-page framework outlining the path to success for your business. The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework will summarize what your business does\, who it serves\, and how it will make money. Gain insight into where to focus\, what to avoid\, and when to pivot in order to achieve your goals. \nYou can use The Entrepreneur’s Framework to: \n\nCategorize your assumptions\nClassify opportunities\, strengths\, and weaknesses\nIdentify common tripwires to success\nDetermine your customer’s pain and gain points\nClarify your company’s value propositions\nStrategically identify your target customer segments\nBlueprint how the business will work\nAnd more!\n\nThe Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework is the fastest way to get your new business or product idea down on paper\, so you can focus on the next step: execution. You’ll walk away from this workshop with a detailed framework of your opportunity that can be used as the foundation of your business plan\, pitch deck\, marketing strategy\, and more. \nIf you’re ready to bring your next big idea to life and need to design the roadmap to do it\, sign up for The Entrepreneur’s Launch Framework now! \nNOTE: Refund requests will only be accepted 48 hours prior to this workshop \nLocation\n\nTEC Edmonton \n4th Floor\, 10230 Jasper Ave \nEdmonton\, Alberta T5J 4P6 \nView Map \n\nAbout the Presenter\nKurian Tharakan\nExecutive in Residence\, TEC Edmonton \nKurian has been a TEC Executive in Residence since 2014\, assisting TEC clients with their go to market strategy. Kurian brings over 27 years of sales and marketing experience to his practice. Prior to TEC Edmonton\, he founded StrategyPeak Sales and Marketing Advisors\, a marketing strategy consulting firm\, advising companies in numerous sectors including professional services\, manufacturing\, distribution\, high technology\, software\, non-profit\, medicine\, and the life sciences. Preceding StrategyPeak\, Mr. Tharakan was a vice-president sales & marketing for an Alberta-based software firm where his team achieved notable wins with several members of the US Fortune 500. Beyond advisory services\, a significant portion of Kurian’s work involves teaching and writing on sales and marketing topics. \n 
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/prelaunch-series-entrepreneurs-launch-framework-2/
LOCATION:TEC Edmonton\, 4rth Floor Enterprise Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 4P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Entrepreneurs,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Learning,Small Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:First Steps - Resources and Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nBusiness Link Market Research Services \nMarket research can help you gain insight into your industry\, competition\, target market and more. Whether you need research to determine if your new business idea is feasible or for developing your business plan\, Business Link has got you covered. Attend this session to learn about the various types of market research you can undertake\, and the databases and support that Business Link offers to assist you free of charge! \nPresenting this session is Kari Morton from the Business Link. Kari helps clients find answers to their burning business questions on a daily basis. She enjoys putting her broad range of interests and experience to work for Alberta’s entrepreneurs. One of her main passions is market research and she greatly enjoys jumping down rabbit holes to help clients find information. She also plays a part in projects to ensure that Business Link runs like a well-oiled machine. \nWhen Kari isn’t out enjoying theatre arts or exploring the world\, you’ll find her with her nose in the latest novel or volunteering with Ten Thousand Villages. Her dream business would be a bookstore! \nThis session is being hosted in CAT 309D.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/first-steps-resources-and-market-research/
LOCATION:NAIT Campus\, 11762 - 106 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Learning,Media & Communications,Small Business
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SUMMARY:First Steps - Resources and Market Research
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nBusiness Link Market Research Services \nMarket research can help you gain insight into your industry\, competition\, target market and more. Whether you need research to determine if your new business idea is feasible or for developing your business plan\, Business Link has got you covered. Attend this session to learn about the various types of market research you can undertake\, and the databases and support that Business Link offers to assist you free of charge! \nPresenting this session is Kari Morton from the Business Link. Kari helps clients find answers to their burning business questions on a daily basis. She enjoys putting her broad range of interests and experience to work for Alberta’s entrepreneurs. One of her main passions is market research and she greatly enjoys jumping down rabbit holes to help clients find information. She also plays a part in projects to ensure that Business Link runs like a well-oiled machine. \nWhen Kari isn’t out enjoying theatre arts or exploring the world\, you’ll find her with her nose in the latest novel or volunteering with Ten Thousand Villages. Her dream business would be a bookstore! \nThis session is being hosted in CAT 309D.
URL:https://futurecite.com/event/first-steps-resources-and-market-research-2/
LOCATION:NAIT Campus\, 11762 - 106 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5G2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Economy,Education,Entrepreneurs,Industry,Learning,Media & Communications,Small Business
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