FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ Module Summary

 
 
  Module/Week Topics Outcomes
1
 Sizing Up Your    *How is my business doing today?   1.1 SWOT Analysis
 
 Business   *What are my vision and goals for    1.2 Three-Year Vision
 
    the future?   1.3 Identify Goals
 
      
2
 Exploring Growth    *What growth opportunities are right for   2.1 Industry Profile
 
 Opportunities    my business?   2.2 Customer Profile
 
   *What market research do I need to make    2.3 Competitive Analysis
 
    decisions about my business?   2.4 Growth Opportunities
 
      
3
 Making Strategic    *What is my business strategy for growth?   3.1 Business Strategy
 
 Decisions   *What is my competitive advantage?   3.2 Executive Summary
 
   *What is my exit strategy?  
 
      
4
 Using Financial   *How do I build a budget that supports my    4.1 Preliminary Forecast
 
 Tools    vision and strategies?   4.2 Financial Template
 
   *How do I know if my budget is accurate?  
 
   *How do I use my financial statements to   
 
    make financial decisions?  
 
      
5
 Strengthening the    *How will I improve my products and    5.1 Product/Service Plan
 
 Product/Service    services?   5.2 Pricing Plan
 
   *How will I protect my products and   5.3 Financial Projections
 
    services?  
 
   *How will I modify my prices?  
 
      
6
 Seizing the Market   *How will I brand my products or services?   6.1 Industry Profile
 
   *How can I maintain constant visibility    6.2 Competitive Analysis
 
    with customers?   6.3 Market Analysis
 
   *What sales and distribution strategies are   6.4 Market Penetration
 
    best for me?   6.5 Financial Projections
 
   *How can I create exceptional customer  
 
    experiences?  
 
      
7
 Leading the    *Do I have the right people on my    7.1 Job Descriptions
 
 Organization    management team?   7.2 Management and 
 
   *How can I improve the way I lead people         Organization Plan
 
    and manage work?   7.3 Financial Projections
 
   *Am I using the appropriate legal form of  
 
    organization for my business?  
 
      
8
 Managing Your    *What are the operation systems needed    8.1 Design the Workflow
 
 Operation for     to support my business now and as it    8.2 Operations Plan
 
 Growth    grows?   8.3 Financial Projections
 
   *How will I measure success?  
 
   *What performance standards and controls  
 
    will I use to ensure success?  
 
      
9
 Charting Financial   *How can I improve the profitability and     9.1 Financial Projections
 
 Performance    financial performance of my business?   9.2 Financial Plan
 
   *How much cash do I need now and in the  
 
    future?  
 
   *Where can I get the cash I need?  
 
      
10
 Making It Happen   *How do I begin implementing my business   10.1 Business Plan
 
    plan?   10.2 Plan Evaluation
 
   *How will I know if my implementation is    10.3 Venture Presentation
 
    on track?  
 
   *What should I do first to make my plan a  
 
      reality?  

 

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