The 10-week Bootstrapping Bootcamp
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Location: Temple SBDC, 1510 Cecil B Moore, Second Floor. Philadelphia, PA 19121
Fee: Flat Fee: $320.00
Payment Plan $350.00 (Deposit of $130 and 2 installments of $110)
Training Topic: The 10-week Bootstrapping Bootcamp
Topics Covered:
- First Step: Pre-Business
- Business Plan Basics
- Introduction to Marketing
- How to Conduct Market Research
- Competitive Intelligence
- Strategic Positioning & Operations Management
- Marketing & Sales
- Management & Financial Considerations
Preparing Your Business Plan Presentation
Business Plan Presentations
Point of Contact: Jamie Shanker (215) 204-2375
Center: Temple University SBDC
Webinar: Fox Global MBA
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 11:00am until 12:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
BYOBB Workshop: Winning Pitch Decks
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 5:30pm until 6:30pm
Location: 1810 Accelerator
In this BYOBB Workshop, participants will be coached on how to create the most effective pitch deck. Learn how to communicate to the judges in your pitch why your business is worth taking home a portion of the $200K+ prize package!
The BYOBB Workshop Series is intended on providing potential Be Your Own Boss Bowl finalists all the tools they need in preparing to give their best pitch possible! BYOBB Registrants will have the opportunity to participate in any of the workshop’s that range in topic from winning pitch decks to breaking down the finances of your business.
The Be Your Own Boss Bowl—one of the nation’s most lucrative business pitch competitions—is open to all Temple University students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The competition offers a total prize package of $200K+ with cash ands in-kind prizes ranging from $5,000 to $60,000
Agile Product Development
Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 5:30pm until 8:00pm
Location: 1810 Accelerator, 1810 Liacouras Walk
Today’s fast-paced, technology-driven environment requires companies to keep up with innovations in order to stay relevant. Some companies find success using agile methodologies that allow requirements and solutions to continually iterate in a responsive process. Join product managers from Armstrong Ceilings and other companies for a deep dive into agile case studies to understand this increasingly important innovation tool.
January Temple Business Roundtable: First Step of Starting Your Own Business
Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Location: 1810 Liacouras Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122-6026 Room 520
Registration Deadline: 1/30/2020 8:00 AM (EST)
Fee: No Fee
Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning
Description: Considering starting a business but not sure where to start? Network with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and learn from our expert panel who will address challenges faced by small business owners. In addition to our Roundtable discussion on First Step of Starting Your Own Business, you’ll also have access to some new curriculum to activate your business ideas, ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 ALLSM – part of the Woodforest FoundrySM. This session teaches that you often already have access to the tools you need to be an entrepreneur. To be successful, it is important to look at the world from new perspectives. This is done by leveraging existing assets, such as local business leaders who can help unlock area resources, and knowledge and expertise of your peers to “cocreate” entrepreneur-based outcomes. Representatives from Woodforest National Bank® will also be joining us for this event.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 ALL Powered by Sustainable Startups. Woodforest Foundry is an entrepreneur activation program by Woodforest National Bank, Member FDIC.
This event is co-sponsored by: North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, Pan African Studies Community Education Center, Center for Community Partnerships, Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative, Office of Community Relations
Instructions: Event is located in 1810 Liacouras Walk, Room 520, Philadelphia PA 19122-6026.
Entrepreneurial Public Private-Partnerships: The Case of the Boulder Energy Challenge
Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10:30am until 12:00pm
Location: Alter 556
Fox faculty and students are welcome to join Jeff York, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Research Director for the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship and Shane Faculty Scholar at the University of Colorado—Boulder, to discuss his work on sustainability and entrepreneurship. Hosted by the Department of Strategic Management. Contact Todd Schifeling (todd.schifeling@temple.edu) with any questions.
Facebook Basics for Business: BYO Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 12:00pm
Location: Temple SBDC, 1510 Cecil B Moore, PHILA PA 19121
Status: Open- 30 places remaining
Registration Deadline: 2/4/2020 11:00 AM (EST)
Fee: No Fee
Training Topics: Marketing/Sales, Social Media
Description:With over 1 billion users and growing, Facebook is a crucial tool toward marketing your small business and- it is becoming more crucial by the day. Understanding how to create a presence and produce useful content is an important part of connecting with potential customers. This is a basic workshop for entrepreneurs with little to no Facebook experience. We will talk about those big questions – how and what to post.
During the workshop, we’ll focus on the following:
– How to set up your account- How to engage with customers (frequency/content)
– How to schedule posts
– How to advertise on Facebook
– ads vs boosts
Point of Contact: Jamie Shanker-Passero (215) 204-2375
Center: Temple University SBDC Main Campus
IT Auditing and Cyber Security Information Session
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 7:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Please join our IT Auditing and Cyber Security Information Session on Wednesday, February 5. Hosted by Program Director Dr. David Lanter, you will learn more about program, curriculum, learning tools, the application requirements, and deadlines. Through the Master of Science in IT Auditing & Cyber-Security, you’ll gain the knowledge to assess and control organizational cyber risks and protect data and information assets. You’ll also learn from experts in the field through our industry-backed curriculum, featuring CISA or CISSP certification preparation. Flexible class formats enable you to choose the option that works best for you: on-line, face-to-face, or hybrid.
Open Class Night: Part-Time MBA – Conshohocken
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 5:30pm until 7:30pm
Location: WorkMerk
Join the Fox School of Business for an opportunity to experience the Part-Time MBA – Conshohocken firsthand.
During the Fox Part-Time MBA – Conshohocken Open Class Night, you will have a chance to learn more about the program and admissions, hear from current students, and audit a live course.
Please note that seating is limited due to the nature of the event being a live course.
Event Details:
The event will start promptly at 5:30 pm and will conclude around 7:30 pm. This will include an introduction to staff members, a portion of a live course, and chance to have your questions answered before you leave for the evening.
Register nowBYOBB Workshop: Business Models
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 5:30pm until 6:30pm
Location: 1810 Accelerator
In this BYOBB Workshop, participants will be gain insight into various types of business models and important aspects of each. Learn how you might be able to improve your business model to create a symbiotic relationship between mission and profit!
The BYOBB Workshop Series is intended on providing potential Be Your Own Boss Bowl finalists all the tools they need in preparing to give their best pitch possible! BYOBB Registrants will have the opportunity to participate in any of the workshop’s that range in topic from winning pitch decks to breaking down the finances of your business.
The Be Your Own Boss Bowl—one of the nation’s most lucrative business pitch competitions—is open to all Temple University students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The competition offers a total prize package of $200K+ with cash ands in-kind prizes ranging from $5,000 to $60,000
Join our virtual information session about the full-time Fox Global MBA to find out how this program will equip you with the tools to drive your career forward. Learn more about the program’s competency-driven curriculum, built-in Global Immersions, and fully integrated professional development series; gain insight into the application process; and ask an admissions representative any questions you may have.