Do you have a business concept in mind but aren’t sure of the next steps? This presentation is all about turning that concept into a concrete plan, and we’ll discuss details around revenue streams, market research, industry research, competitive analysis, and more. This is a great follow up to our Business 101 class, but you can also jump right in.

Attendees will be able to:
-Utilize market research and business planning tools to prepare their business feasibility plan
-Identify their start up costs and business funding needs
-Understand different funding options

Target Audience:
– Start-up businesses
– Individuals in the ideation and research stages
– Individuals preparing to launch their business
– Intermediate businesses looking for refreshers

Presenter: Gregory Maughan

Gregory Maughan is a Temple SBDC Consultant and Fox School of Business Adjunct Faculty member. Gregory has over 20 years of small business ownership experience in arts & entertainment, hospitality, and consulting. He has worked in his businesses as both a day-to-day operator and passive owner. With the SBDC Gregory provides consulting to pre-venture, start-up, and continuing businesses in a variety of areas including business formation, market research, financial modeling, pricing, and strategic planning. In addition, he advises clients in areas where he holds specific certifications: process improvement (Six Sigma Black Belt), and human resources (SHRM-SCP).
Outside of his work life, Gregory currently serves on the boards of Candlelight Theatre and Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania – and has previously served on the boards of Leadership Philadelphia, Church of the Holy Trinity, Detroit Creativity Project, and Young America PAC.
Gregory earned his BA and Master of Public Administration degrees at the University of Pennsylvania.