Business Plan Basics - CWE Regional - Virtual
In this workshop, we'll provide you with an overview of writing a business plan. There will also be time for attendees to ask questions.
Topics include:
- Why write a business plan?
- Business plan vs business model canvas.
- Overview of each section of a business plan.
- Research and writing tips.
- Resources for help and support
Instructor: CWE's own Racquel Knight! Racquel Knight is the Director for the Central MA Women Business Center at Center for Women and Enterprise.
Racquel Knight founded the One Chair 4 One Child project while a student at Becker College in Worcester, Massachusetts, graduated with a degree in global citizenship in 2018. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Western Governor’s University. She registered the One Chair 4 One Child Project as a nonprofit in Massachusetts, known as For One Child Foundation Inc. She is one of the winners of Startup Worcester’s 2018-2019 cohort served on the advisory board of the Yunus Social Business Centre at Becker College. Knight was chosen as a recipient for Clinton Global Initiative University Class of 2018. She is a Millenium Campus Network Fellow- Class of 2015 and served on its advisory board. She started the Own Your Legacy Brand Digital Agency in November 2020 and continues to be a community leader through networking and social entrepreneurship.
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Please note that replays will only be available to attendees and those who notify us ahead of time they won't be able to be present.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees:
CWE is pleased to offer a sliding scale pricing system across our region. You choose to pay what feels right to you, no questions asked. We have moved away from the scholarship model to the sliding pay scale model in order to bring more equity into our pricing model. We know that scholarship applications rarely reflect the true economic situation of our clients and that as our client, you are the best judge of your economic situation. We trust you to make the choice that best reflects your ability to pay.
We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to take stock of your financial resources, your privilege and how that has affected your ability to pay. Some things that might make you consider paying less on our scale include; carrying significant debt, caring for dependents (children, parents, family members, etc), experiencing discrimination in hiring, being a member of a historically marginalized group, or being eligible for public assistance. Some things that might make you consider paying more on our scale include:home ownership, expendable income, family wealth, orhigher education. With that said, don’t over think it, please just choose the level that resonates with you.
What matters most to us is your active participation in the CWE community and feedback on your experience.
Please note that you have 72 hours to complete your payment. After that time, we cannot guarantee your spot in the class.
Description of Each Level
You might choose the Supporting Communities ticket level if you are having trouble making ends meet, receiving public assistance or accessing safety net programs, are a resource partner, or feel you could not participate at another ticket level.
You might choose the Disrupting Industries ticket level if you are at the formation or start up stage of your business and are starting to make sales, if you are meeting your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are able to support CWE’s mission at this ticket price.
You might choose the Making Waves ticket level if you are at a growth stage of your business, if you are meeting more than your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are able to support CWE’s mission at this ticket price.
You might choose the Lifting Up The World ticket level if you are in the development or expansion stage of the business, you are meeting more than your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are ready to give to the CWE community in a way that allows us to offer these opportunities to all clients, regardless of ability to pay.
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Recordings Policy: Recordings will be available for 60 days after the original session. You are not permitted to record audio, video or transcript of our trainings (inclusive of AI tools) without prior approval. If we see a recording or summarization tool in our virtual classroom without permission, we reserve the right to remove the tool from the space.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be available for classes that are not recorded. Clients must request a refund 3 business daysin advance of the class and Center for Women & Enterpise has 30 days from the date of the refund request to decide whether to grant the refund and to process it. Refunds for multiweek classes that have already started are at the discretion of the center’s director.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. For classes that require payment, payment must be completed prior to requesting an accommodation. Please see contact details above to request and complete your request at least 5 business days before the start of class.