Small Business Workshop: How to Write a Business Plan

Work on your business not only in your business

• Reasons to write a business plan
• What goes into a business plan? 
• Structuring your business plan for the target audience planning and feasibility studies

Free parking is available in the Watkins Street garage across the street from Hayward City Hall. 

About the presenter: 

Bob Komoto has worked with diverse types and sizes of businesses in technical, retail, and agricultural industries to help them successfully envision, create, nurture and grow their businesses. Bob has held positions in engineering, project management, business development and consulting. Bob has started and grown businesses, launched new products, and qualified as a CertifiedNEI/SBDC Export and Trade Counselor and as a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP). He has hands-on experience in launching products and services in the telecommunications, computer manufacturing, software, hardware, retail, agricultural and green/clean tech industries.

Today, as President of American Products International and as an entrepreneur, Bob consults for companies in the areas of global business development, product development and positioning, and go-to-market strategies. Clients include companies offering products and services domestically and globally. Previously, Bob has taught chemistry and business in English and Spanish; and been a project manager, consultant and engineer launching new processes, products and businesses. Bob earned a B.S. from Harvey Mudd College, an MS from Santa Clara University and is ABD for a DMat University of Phoenix.