SMARTStart Pasco | Pasco Economic Development Council | 16506 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 107 | Lutz, FL 33558

REGISTER NOW: GROW Pasco is Thursday, March 20, 2025. Join our entrepreneurial community for 15 breakout sessions led by over 30 business professionals as we explore healthy mindsets to build and thrive at this all-day conference!

CO.STARTERS - SSTG

March 31, 2025

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Date & Time:  Every Monday, March 31, - May 26, 2025
                              (5:30 pm -8:30 pm )
Location:  SMARTstart @ The Grove
                     6013 Wesley Grove Boulevard, Suite 202
                     Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Registration: $345 for all 9 weeks

EVERY ENTREPRENEUR STARTS SOMEWHERE…

We’ve made it easy in Pasco County. Start our nine-week program, led by a trained coach in a small, supportive group setting. Build the foundation of a business week-by-week, sharing ideas with people like yourself. Exit ready to grow or launch a business with the tools you will need to ensure success. Visit our website HERE for complete details. 

YOU’VE THOUGHT ABOUT IT. LET’S GET STARTED.  

    Here is a look at what you will learn this week:

    • Week 1: Knowing Yourself - Introduction, Assumptions, Working Styles, Team Building, Obstacles
    • Week 2: Knowing Your Customer - Customer, Problem, Alternatives, Idea Testing
    • Week 3: Finding the Right Solution - Solution, Benefit, Advantage, Starting Small, Brand Identity
    • Week 4: Getting the Relationship Right - Marketing & Message, Getting, Keeping & Growing Customers
    • Week 5: Building Blocks - Distribution, Revenue, Typical Offering, Price
    • Week 6: Structures and Systems - Legal and Accounting Considerations
    • Week 7: Discovering the Bottom Line - Startup & Ongoing Needs, Fixed & Variable Costs & Break-Even Point
    • Week 8: Financial Modeling - Break-Even Point, Sales Projections, Cash Flow, Raising Capital; Planning for Growth - Growth Plans, Goal Setting, Celebration Prep
    • Week 9: Celebration Night - Graduation / Pitch Night

    Location addresses:

    Pasco EDC Headquarters, 16506 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 107, Lutz, FL 33558
    West Pasco Entrepreneur Center,AmSkills, Inc-4606 Darlington Road, Holiday FL  34690
    East Pasco Entrepreneur Center, 15029 14th Street, Dade City, FL 33525
    SMARTstart Grove Entrepreneur Center, 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., Ste 202, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

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