Plan, Launch, Grow: Build Your Best Business Plan for Minnow Tank & Beyond – Scobey

Whether you’re shaping a brand-new idea or refining an existing business, this workshop gives you the tools to turn your concept into a clear, compelling, and lender-ready business plan. Over two hours, we walk step-by-step through the full planning process — from defining your idea, validating your market, and identifying your competitive edge, to building realistic financial projections that actually make sense.

You’ll learn how to structure a business plan that speaks directly to lenders and investors, understand the cash-flow realities most business owners overlook, and build a roadmap you can confidently execute. The training also includes a short Minnow Tank segment, where you’ll learn what judges look for, how scoring works, and how to shape your plan and pitch for the competition so that you can confidently submit your plan for the $5,000 cash award.

This workshop is practical, straightforward, and built for entrepreneurs at every stage. Whether you need help clarifying your idea, tightening your numbers, or preparing for Minnow Tank, you’ll leave with tools you can immediately put to work — and a clear next step.

You’ll walk away with:

• A validated business idea and a clear problem/solution statement
• A simplified business plan framework you can easily complete
• Market research tools to understand your customers and competitors
• Startup cost and cash-flow planning strategies
• A “bank-ready” checklist for approaching lenders
• A Minnow Tank pitch formula and scoring breakdown
• Access to one-on-one support with the SBDC

Ideal for: New entrepreneurs, existing businesses looking to expand, and anyone preparing a plan for Minnow Tank.