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SUMMARY:ATB Webinar: How to Write a Powerful Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Please register for this Webinar on Eventbrite. \n\nIn today's competitive business landscape\, a well written business plan isn't just a document\, it's a roadmap to success. Whether you are solidifying your business idea\, beginning the startup phase or taking your existing business to new levels\, your business plan will be a key factor as you move forward.\n\nA well crafted business plan will help you:\n\n\n	Make important decisions quickly\n	Communicate clearly with your stakeholders and partners\n	Attract investors\n	Apply for credit facilities and grants\n\n\nJoin two of ATB's Entrepreneur Strategists for a discussion on writing a powerful business plan. You will learn:\n\n\n	Purposes for writing a business plan and how to use it to guide your business\n	What banks look for in a business plan\n	The main sections of a business plan\, key information to include and resources for finding that information\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\nBontu Galataa is an Entrepreneur Strategist at ATB Financial\, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in Alberta. Her role involves guiding businesses through challenges and building strong relationships in the startup ecosystem. Bontu holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and International Business and recently completed an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She's passionate about social enterprises that address social and environmental challenges. Originally from Oromia\, Ethiopia\, Bontu maintains a strong connection to her roots and integrates it into her daily life. She is a Social Entrepreneur herself and leads Sayyoo Innovation\, a startup focusing on rural African community development through diaspora engagement.\n\nCliff Turner has been a part of the small business ecosystem since 2005. He has founded and operated two business ventures\, helped design and operate a medical supply mission effort in eastern Europe and worked with a national small business advocacy group to support Canadian small businesses. Now\, as an Entrepreneur Strategist for ATB Financial\, Cliff functions as a thinking partner\, guide and connection to resources for small businesses. With a strategic and creative approach\, he helps entrepreneurs deal with the challenges their business must face and the opportunities before them.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Please register for this Webinar on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foundations-for-success-how-to-write-a-powerful-business-plan-tickets-780379414837?aff=Edmchamber">Eventbrite</a>.&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n\n<p>In today&rsquo\;s competitive business landscape\, a well written business plan isn&rsquo\;t just a document\, it&rsquo\;s a roadmap to success. Whether you are solidifying your business idea\, beginning the startup phase or taking your existing business to new levels\, your business plan will be a key factor as you move forward.</p>\n\n<p>A well crafted business plan will help you:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Make important decisions quickly</li>\n	<li>Communicate clearly with your stakeholders and partners</li>\n	<li>Attract investors</li>\n	<li>Apply for credit facilities and grants</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Join two of ATB&rsquo\;s Entrepreneur Strategists for a discussion on writing a powerful business plan. You will learn:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Purposes for writing a business plan and how to use it to guide your business</li>\n	<li>What banks look for in a business plan</li>\n	<li>The main sections of a business plan\, key information to include and resources for finding that information</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>About the Speakers</strong></p>\n\n<p><em><strong>Bontu Galataa</strong></em> is an Entrepreneur Strategist at ATB Financial\, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in Alberta. Her role involves guiding businesses through challenges and building strong relationships in the startup ecosystem. Bontu holds a Bachelor&#39\;s degree in Marketing and International Business and recently completed an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She&#39\;s passionate about social enterprises that address social and environmental challenges. Originally from Oromia\, Ethiopia\, Bontu maintains a strong connection to her roots and integrates it into her daily life. She is a Social Entrepreneur herself and leads Sayyoo Innovation\, a startup focusing on rural African community development through diaspora engagement.</p>\n\n<p><em><strong>Cliff Turner</strong></em> has been a part of the small business ecosystem since 2005. He has founded and operated two business ventures\, helped design and operate a medical supply mission effort in eastern Europe and worked with a national small business advocacy group to support Canadian small businesses. Now\, as an Entrepreneur Strategist for ATB Financial\, Cliff functions as a thinking partner\, guide and connection to resources for small businesses. With a strategic and creative approach\, he helps entrepreneurs deal with the challenges their business must face and the opportunities before them.</p>\n
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