Mesa Start Smart Series: In-Person | Session 1 of 5

Start Smart Series: In-Person

Program Details

• Start Date: May 26, 2026 | Session 1 of 5
• Meeting Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Format: In-Person
  • Hybrid each Tuesday for sessions 2-4
  • Graduation: June 23, 2026
• No-Fee
• Light refreshments will be provided

This week, we will cover Courses 1 through 4. You will review key factors to help you decide whether to pursue your dream of starting or growing a business. You will learn about the rewards entrepreneurship brings, and review some of the challenges you may face. You will see how your decision to become a Small Business owner may impact you, your family, and your community. You will review traits of successful entrepreneurs. You will also learn about the purpose and relevance of using a business plan throughout the life of your business. It is a living, breathing tool, not a ‘one and done’.

What You’ll Gain in this Session

• Exploring your dream and the due diligence needed for effective Market Research
• How to use the business plan to decide your business path
• What are the rewards of entrepreneurship
• An idea on whether you should follow your dream
• Start to think about laws and regulations that may apply to your business idea

Entrepreneurs just starting out and business owners who have started but would like to get some fundamentals down that they may have missed. This is a great way to get a solid foundation in your operations!

Facilitator: George Kimble, Maricopa SBDC, Small Business Counselor