StartSLC is going to be EPIC!

StartSLC is a 3 day tech festival that will be happening in the silicon slopes or as some may know it as Utah from January 29th-31st. Silicon slopes has been turning into the new silicon valley, with great opportunities for entrepreneurs to start companies in Utah and the tech community that already surrounds the state it is the perfect place of an amazing tech festival.

If you are an entrepreneur, techie, or business person you will not want to miss this awesome fun events that will happen during the tech festival StartSLC. Here are some of the awesome events you will want to put on your schedule.

January 29th, 2015

1. Kickoff Party 7pm-11:30pm. Location: Church and State building

January 30th, 2015

1. SLC Angels Pitch Session 1pm-4pm. Location: The Gateway
2. Ping Pong Tournament 9am-1pm. Location: The Gateway
3. Startup Grind (Google for Entrepreneurs) 3pm-5pm Location: The Gateway
4. Launchup (Barn Raising for Entrepreneurs) 7pm-9pm Location: The Gateway

January 31st, 2015

1. Kickstarter Alley 8am-5pm Location: The Gateway
2. Family Tech Day 9am-5pm Location: The Gateway
3. Sustainable Startups series 12pm-1pm Location: The Gateway
4. Pocket Film Fest 3pm-5pm Location: The Gateway
5. $250,000 Pitch Competition 6pm-8pm Location: The Gateway
6. Final Utah Startup Awards 8pm-9:30pm Location: The Gateway

These are just some of the events that will happen over this three day period, it really is going to be should I say EPIC!!! So mark your calendars now for these dates and attend some of these awesome one of a kind events. For more info check out StartSLC.com.

Sincerely,

SalesFinch
 

10 steps to starting a business

Businesses are not an easy task, but it makes it a lot easier if you have a great idea. This short blog will give you a couple of simple steps to help you get your business off the ground and headed toward success. Once you have the idea for a business follow these steps to turn the idea into reality.

1. Come up with a name for the business.
2. Next you need a logo.

• Sites like www.logomaker.com can be a great source to give you some ideas and they have lots of pre-designed logos. 
• If you have a little extra cash and can pay a freelance graphic designer between $100-$200 bucks for a logo that is an even better option because then it becomes more personal.

     3.Then start writing your business plan there are lots of great tools to help write and structure your business plan. Check out www.sba.gov/tools/business-plan/1

     4. Once you have a plan in place begin validating your idea by asking friends, families, and strangers if they would buy, or use your product or service.

     5. Get a prototype of product, website, or equipment needed for the product or service

     6. Register the business

      7. Set up bank account

      8. Get final products and or services ready for market

      9. Begin marketing the product or service (Social media, trade shows, online ads, etc.)

      10. Most important START SELLING!

Remember to keep revising the business plan and business model as you continue to grow. Once you start selling and are growing really fast there are always options to seek out an investment or financing. There are tons of entrepreneurs and it is a perfect time to start a business. If you have questions or comments please leave them below.

Thanks for reading
Sincerely,



SalesFinch