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In this 3-part, virtual, training series, you’ll learn how to avoid a common pitfall of entrepreneurship—no customer, no business. You’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.
Entrepreneurs often jump straight into building and branding their business, only to find themselves stuck in the Startup Loop of Despair—facing low sales or market indifference. In “Proof to Profit,” you’ll learn how to gather proof through interviews, surveys, observations, and small experiments. We tap into the wisdom of All in Startup by Diana Kander to learn the how to do customer discovery, prove your concept, and turn it into sustainable profit.
This class is a prerequisite to StartSmart, Growth360, and Tech Venture.
Sr. Business Development Consultant, Joel Barrett, leads the course. He is a serial entrepreneur and business owner. Since 2017, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs annually and taught a wide array of training sessions at the SBDC.
Included with the class:
Register here no later than January 10, 2025!
Session Dates:
January 14 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – Virtual
January 16 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – Virtual
January 21 – 4:00pm-7:00pm – Virtual
In this 3-part series, you’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.
Starting a business is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. StartSmart: Your Business Foundations is a hands-on, interactive course designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong foundation.
In this 3-part series, you’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.
Your tech start-up breakthrough could be closer than you think. Contact us to discover how SBDC can help you find your focus and make your business a reality.
