Are you one of those entrepreneurs who feel intimidated by a business plan and procrastinates writing it as a result? I am. I left my corporate job in 2004 and went to the Dominican Republic to spend five weeks learning Spanish and writing my business plan. I returned with about 5 pages of plan notes and a zero bank account balance. Without proper planning my entrepreneurial journey has been more difficult than it needed to be.

I wrote this book to enable entrepreneurs to easily convert their ideas into a coherent business plan. The Guided Business Plan™ is built around Action Items that are small tasks to help you create your content. It comes with electronic tools to help you format your plan and assist with financial forecasting. You may download these documents and connect with other entrepreneurs at guidedbusinessplan.com. The process is basic. Write, research, edit, format, proof.

10.29.09
LA Urban League Young Professionals Entrepreneur Panel
"Starting a Business & Thriving as an Entrpreneur in a Down Economy"

"The purpose of this panel discussion is to provide LAULYP membership and attendees with an insightful dialogue and perspective from each of the panelist in regard to starting a business and being a successful entrepreneur in the current economic climate." 

Melanie moderated the panel. Guest speakers included the founders of Barackawear, Romina Foods, Kiss My Bundt, and MyCypher.

11.04.09
Operation Hope Business Development Seminar
"Operation HOPE, Inc. (OHI) is a non-profit, public benefit organization, founded immediately following the civil unrest of April 29, 1992 in Los Angeles. OHI is America’s leading provider of economic tools and services. OHI is an effective facilitator, lender, advocate and educator for and on behalf of the other America." ~www.operationhope.org~

Operation Hope hosts monthly business development seminars in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Johnny Sharp, Small Business Program Coordinator, invited Melanie to serve as a guest speaker for several events.

Next Event: TBD