Rhode Island Nexus

What can be done to increase chances of success for my business and improve performance? The opportunity to start developing your Business Plan at four  consecutive classes every Tuesday mornings in November.

Topics of discussion will include:

• Business Plan Considerations
• Why do you need a plan?
• Executive summary elements
• Anatomy of the Organization
• Summary of the Business
• Your product(s) and/or service(s)
• Goals of Marketing Strategy
• Market analysis
• Implementation of strategies
• Purpose and Type of Financial Documents
• Projected statements
• Historical financial statements
• Importance of Supportive Documents
• Contracts and legal documents
• Personal financial history

Workshop Cost: FREE

Join us for a hearty luncheon – food, inspiration, and conversation open to any in the business and design community.

Design can create emotional connections with consumers, creating brand fans and lifelong customers. Stanley Hainsworth will share his best practices leading the creative visions for Nike, Lego and Starbucks over the years and now his own agency – Tether – in Seattle working with leading brands. In addition to being a current AIGA national board member, he has been a strategic partner with business leaders to create memorable, distinctive brands that resonate with consumers. Event targeted to design professionals, their clients, and business leaders.

Join Stanley Hainsworth for a fun and inspirational evening of life lessons for students young and old. After leading the creative visions for Nike, Lego and Starbucks, Stanley is now operating his own agency – Tether – in Seattle working with leading brands. He says “Our profession is redefining itself, and I couldn’t be more excited.” During his presentation, you’ll find out his other life lessons regarding design and business.