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
adavis@davistaxconsultingfs.com
(803) 528-5383

Southern Palmetto Director of Programs:
Mr. Enterick Lee
enterick@southernpalmetto.org
(803) 571-6461

Southern Palmetto President/CEO:
Mr. Bob Snead
bob@southernpalmetto.org
(803) 259-7446

SESSION 1 :
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-1/

SESSION 2 :
MANAGEMENT & LEGAL STRUCTURE
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-2/

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

SESSION 4 :
MARAKETING TOOLS & STRATERGIES
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-4/

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

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

SESSION 7 :
BUDGETING
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-7/

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

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

SESSION 10 :
GOAL SETTING & ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-10/

SESSION 11 :
BUSINESS FUNDING
https://palmettoinnovation.org/propel-session-11/

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