First Steps: Mapping the Business Concept

Are you thinking about launching a small business? Not sure what is involved? Unsure if you have a viable business idea? Join this introductory presentation to break down the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a business.
Attendees will be able to:
- Recognize steps to starting a business
- Utilize a business concept analysis to understand the viability of their business concept
- Understand differing legal structures
- Learn how to decide if starting a business is right for you!
Target Audience:
- Start-up businesses
- Individuals in the ideation and research stages
- Individuals preparing to launch their business
- Intermediate businesses looking for refreshers
Presenter: Isabel Krome
Isabel Krome joined Temple Small Business Development Center as a Business Consultant in 2021 and has helped to launch and grow many businesses over the years, including professional service providers, creative professionals, daycare businesses, cleaning companies, and eCommerce businesses. For the past three years, she has served as the SBDC's AI specialist, guiding small business owners through practical, results-driven AI adoption.
 Isabel has over a decade of small business development experience. Her work has been wide-ranging, including business model planning, market research, AI implementation, business formalization, accessing capital, strategic planning, diversity certifications, and more. In her AI specialist role, she focuses on helping clients avoid common adoption pitfalls so that implementation translates into measurable business value. She has a BA from Fordham University and an MBA from the Fox School of Business at Temple University.