SBDC Webinar: Writing a Business Plan

Presented by Madeleine Wolske, Director – Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC

Why do you need a business plan? It’s your playbook!

In this webinar, we will discuss the fundamentals of business planning. Developing your business plan should be a process, not just a task, evolving with your business.

Topics covered will include:

• Clarify Your Business Plan’s Purpose and Objectives
• Understand Your Business Plan Needs
• Break Down the Components of a Business Plan
• Select the Right Tools for Business Plan Development

The webinar will be approximately 45 minutes of presentation time followed by Q&A. Participants will be able to ask questions in the chat box, which will be addressed at the end of the presentation, moderated by a member of our team.

Dates / Times:

• Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yOONX7swSc-NfMfLMou5jQ 
• Thursday, April 17, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p_nefLwvTtKfhSfLKO1NRQ 
• Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XqpOOpw0SH6YllP5IsJXBw
• Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cnDgNhcXT8OM3QNZNoXANQ
• Monday, September 22, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TsPEGWmNRMuRsjkaQwAIQw
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48U0MkuBQQa1cKm2cfPKdQ
• Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 2-3 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HbuHo3rNRhigMR-lGb80fA
• Monday, December 15, 2025 – 10-11 AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ixM7JDROQ5mt8MIRDIYxxA

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.