Developing a Business Plan

MGMT X 497.610

The foundation of a successful business is a solid business plan. This comprehensive course dives into the details of developing a plan, and students emerge with a first draft of a sound business plan.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
In-Person
Online
Starting at $855.00
As few as 10 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn the key components for creating a business plan
  • Identify existing customers and future customers
  • Understand revenue forecasting methodologies, competitor analysis, small business finance, and how to transition from personal guarantees and credit lines to a self-financing business model
  • Effectively plan, hire, and train staff with high potential
  • Examine the legal aspects of organizing and managing a small business

About this course:

Learn all aspects of creating a solid first draft of your own business plan. This course begins with a comprehensive "situation analysis" of your (or your employer's) small business (or case study, if more applicable). You then learn the key components for creating an effective business plan: knowing your existing customers, targeting future customers, customer value formulation, income statement and balance sheet forecasting, revenue forecasting methodologies, competitor assessment and emerging company/product/service competitors, and understanding the pitfalls of small business development. In addition, you look at building and planning an efficient business infrastructure (systems, technology, third-party software); small business finance, cash flow, debt, and financing alternatives; transitioning from personal guarantees and credit lines to a self-financing business model; effectively planning, hiring, and training staff with high potential; the legal aspects of organizing and managing a small business; negotiating skills; and setting day-to-day priorities with the business plan in mind. With these skills, you can build a solid first draft of your business plan.

Summer 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Monday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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392394
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Jun 26, 2023
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Notes

No meeting September 4, 2023. One meeting to be arranged.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2023
Course Requirements
Course syllabus not yet available.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 26, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Jul 3, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Jul 10, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Jul 17, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Jul 24, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Jul 31, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Aug 7, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Aug 14, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Aug 21, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Mon Aug 28, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215

Fall 2023 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Matthew Sand
393385
Fee:
$855.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: The Agile Startup: Quick and Dirty Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know by Jeff Scheinrock and Matt Richter-Sand
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 31, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Nader Zargarpour
393384
Fee:
$855.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 13, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 26, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Oct 3, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Oct 10, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Oct 17, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Oct 24, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Oct 31, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Nov 7, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Nov 14, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Nov 21, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Nov 28, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164
Lecture
Tue Dec 5, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Royce Hall 164

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