The NaperLaunch Academy offers a focused curriculum to develop fundamental business knowledge, salesmanship and leadership skills in entrepreneurs. Courses available: 1. Entrepreneur Assessment 2. Problem/Solution Design 3. Market/Product Design 4. The Business Plan 5. Professional Selling Skills 6. Advanced Course The first course, Entrepreneurship Index Assessment will meet on Feb. 21, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at NaperLaunch. The second course will consist of 3 sessions starting Feb. 28, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. The third course will consist of three sessions and begins on April 4, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Interested? Email
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Receive customized assistance from a SCORE Mentor to help start and expand your business. Every Thursday night in the NaperLaunch Conference Room at 7 or 8 p.m.
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Join the Discussion on the NaperLaunch LinkedIn Group!
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NaperLaunch Meetup - Pitch Training
Thursday, February 2, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
On the first Thursday meetup of each month learn how to make a better pitch! The sessions will focus on preparing to make a sales pitch, a funding request or a pitch for a strategic alliance partner, which are the three categories available for The Pitch Session. Prepare to make a pitch by attending this training session on the first week each month.
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SCORE Business Roundtable
Thursday, February 9, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Join SCORE Mentors and other business owners in an informal roundtable discussion and learn how other entrepreneurs solve common, and not so common challenges. Most entrepreneurs appreciate using this group as an advisory group to help develop new ideas and strategies for running the business.
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NaperLaunch Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 16, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Today's panel will respond to questions regarding Web Design, Search Engine Optimization and Digital Marketing. Future panels will address other subjects, such as Sales and Marketing, Leadership and Organizational Culture, Strategy and Execution, and Customer Service. Local experts in each subject area topic will make up each panel.
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SCORE Business Roundtable
Thursday, February 23, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Join SCORE Mentors and other business owners in an informal roundtable discussion and learn how other entrepreneurs solve common, and not so common challenges. Most entrepreneurs appreciate using this group as an advisory group to help develop new ideas and strategies for running the business.
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What to Know Before Buying a Franchise
Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 pm
Attorney Michael Liss will help potential franchisees answer questions about franchising. Special attention will be given to expectations of franchisers, potential costs and payment structures, typical legal issues, contract negotiation and ideas on incorporating or not.
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