Thinking and Succeeding like a Modern Business

I've been doing one-on-ones with entrepreneurs, but last week-end I spoke to a room full of leaders in non-profit and social enterprise, and realize they have many of the same issues in common, mainly not thinking like a modern business. If the template you're using for your business is a business plan, by the time you complete it, your opportunities have changed. I've decided to launch a pilot class of Thinking and succeeding as a Modern Business, using the business model canvas as a base. This pilot class will be $125 for the day, for what I expect to be a ~$500 class regularly, and which sells online for over $2,000.

This class is for you if you want to learn about the business model canvas and one of the following applies to you:

• You have an idea, and are ready to determine the viability of your idea as a business
• You're an entrepreneur with a business you want to take to the next level
• You're involved with a non-profit or social enterprise that is interested in funding opportunities other than grants; you want to be self sustaining

What you need to bring:

• A business idea, you're willing to execute. It doesn't matter if the business exists yet, or not.
• A pencil and paper.

What will be provided:

• Coffee/tea in the morning
• Lunch (let me know upon registering if you have any dietary restrictions!)
• Business Model Canvas template
• Feedback form

The class will start at 9a.m. on April 13th and is expected to finish around 3p.m, with morning and afternoon breaks, as well as lunch.

All classes will be between 10 and 20 attendees, in order to keep it intimate enough to provide personalized Q&A.