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Ready to take your business idea from dream to reality? The Small Business Bootcamp is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners who want a solid foundation for launching and running a successful business. This practical program walks you through every step from planning and forecasting to understanding your customers and learning from real-world experiences. Whether you're simply curious, in the planning phases, or need help organizing your current business, each class in this bootcamp builds toward your success: 

  • Developing a Business Plan – Learn how to turn your idea into a clear, actionable roadmap. 

  • Steps Before Starting Your Business – Understand what needs to happen before you open your doors. 

  • Who Are Your Customers – Identify and connect with the people who will actually buy from you. 

  • Map the Money – Plan for realistic growth with financial and operational forecasting. 

  • From Solo to Staffed – Structure your business for efficiency and scalability. 

  • How to Prepare Profit and Loss Statements – Understand your numbers and how to make smart decisions with them. 

  • Successes & Setbacks – Hear the hard truths and valuable insights from real-world business challenges. 

 

Instructor

Mark Forman is the co-founder of Boston Coffee Cake Company. He and his brother started the business in 1992 with very little capital and grew the company to $8 million in sales at its peak. They have sold their products at Costco, BJ's, Stop and Shop, Market Basket, Shaw's, Big Y, Kroger's, McDonalds, 99 Restaurants, and many hotels and restaurants all over the country. They appeared on the Food Network, QVC, Home Shopping Network, Phantom Gourmet, TV Diner, WBZ, and Fox News. They were also awarded Best Tasting Coffee Cake in America by the American Masters of Taste. In 2009, they sold the company, but Mark still continues to work with them. With over 45 years of experience, Mark has the knowledge and real-life expertise on how to start and grow a business. 

 

 

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