Welcome to the Propel Business Lab! This course outline will guide you through the 12-week program. Each week’s topics, assignments, and additional resources are outlined for you. Using the additional resources is optional, but they will be helpful as you create your business plan. Each resource will be provided to you in the weekly course e-mails.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

Propel Program Facilitator:
Ms. Alicia Davis
[email protected]
(803) 528-5383

Southern Palmetto Director of Programs:
Mr. Enterick Lee
[email protected]
(803) 571-6461

Southern Palmetto President/CEO:
Mr. Bob Snead
[email protected]
(803) 259-7446

SESSION 1 :
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: STARTUP GROWTH
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-1/

SESSION 2 :
MARKETING RESEARCH & PLANNING
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-2/

SESSION 3 :
THE MARKET: ANALYSIS & UNDERSTANDING
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-3/

SESSION 4 :
MANAGEMENT & LEGAL STRUCTURE
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-4/

SESSION 5 :
MARKETING STRATEGIES
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-5/

SESSION 6 :
Direct Sales & Pricing Strategies
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-6/

SESSION 7 :
WEBSITE BUILDING
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-7/

SESSION 8 :
Budgeting & Financial Statements
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-8/

SESSION 9 :
Understanding Financials & Financial Ratios
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-9/

SESSION 10 :
Business Funding
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-10/

SESSION 11 :
Goal Setting & Accounting Software
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-11/

SESSION 12 :
PREPARATION FOR PITCH COMPETITION
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-12/