Nobody understands a business as well as its owner(s) but to sell the concept to investors\, other businesses and/or retailers\, you have to have a plan. What is the target market? How large is it? How do I reach it? What is the message\, the brand\, and the culture? We'\;ve gathered 4 past top finishers from the annual Fort Worth Business Plan Competition to answer your questions about how to put together a winning plan.
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\n\nCarolyn Phillips \;
\nCarolyn is Owner &\; Chief Alchemist of Alchemy Pops\, a local gourmet frozen pop company opening her first pop shop this fall. The mission of Alchemy Pops is to craft intriguing flavors and cultivate a sense of community\, one frozen pop at a time.
\nStephen Alade \;
\nStephen is the founding owner operator of Doc'\;s Street Gill\, a mobile food concession company that specializes in Caribbean Street Food. Currently\, he operates at special event venues (art festivals\, music concerts\, food festivals &\; sporting events) across the State of Texas including the annual State Fair in Dallas. He is also working towards opening a brick and mortar location in 2018.
\nHilary Lai
\nHilary is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of Benefit Acupuncture in Colleyville. Benefit Acupuncture offers solutions to many different illnesses ranging from pain\, allergies to chronic illness\, stroke rehabilitation and infertility.
\nKenn Scott \;
\nKenn is a marketing and communication expert with over 20 years in the marketing\, public relations\, and multi-media production industries. Working for agencies and as an independent consultant in Los Angeles and DFW\, his experience includes creating and implementing marketing tactics\, plans\, and strategies for national and regional brands\, including Panasonic\, Autobytel\, The Hollywood Sign Trust\, Spafinder\, CAO Cigars and more.