A Series of How to
Start Your Own Business Workshops – by VtSBDC
(October 12, 2014 – Statewide) - The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC.org) as part of its many business services is offering several workshops for those thinking about starting their own business – taking their idea and turning it into a full-fledged venture. The workshops on - “How to Start Your Own Business” are held at various locations around the state.
Got a great idea and not sure how to get going? Taking the idea and turning it into a viablebusiness possibility is where most great ideas get lost. So what does it take to plan, start and run a successful small business where you can realize the challenges and satisfaction of working for yourself? Take the next step and learn how to get going in the right direction. Experienced Business Advisors will walk you through the basics and much more in this four-hour workshop designed as a step-by-step guide for the first-time business owner.
A few workshop highlights:
· Evaluate the feasibility of your idea and the market
· Permits/ licenses/registrations
· Legal/accounting issues
· Financial needs and options
· Overview and how to prepare an effective business plan
· What a credible loan package looks like
· Plus more
Payment of $99 to attend one of the four hour (4 hours) workshops includes a start-up workbook, handouts and access to 20 online courses in money, marketing and management. By the end of the workshop participants will be well-informed about the resources available to them and the next steps involved in launching a successful business. To register for a workshop sign up online atwww.vtsbdc.org (click on the training tab) or contact: Vicki Blanchard at: [email protected]
Start Your Own Business – workshops scheduled through November 2014
For additional events/workshop: www.vtsbdc.org – under the “Training” tab.
2014
Time
Presenter
Location
Oct 21
Tuesday
9:00am to
1:00pm
Ross Hart
VtSBDC Advisor
NVDA
St. Johnsbury
Oct 21
Tuesday
9:00am to
1:00pm
Brian DeClue
VtSBDC Advisor
REDC
Rutland
Oct 21
Tuesday
5:00pm to
8:30pm
Laurel Butler
VtSBDC Advisor
Lake Champlain Islands Chamber
North Hero
Oct 29
Wednesday
9:am to
1:00pm
Laurel Butler
VtSBDC Advisor
Vermont Tech –Continuing Education
Williston
Nov 3
Monday
9:00am to
1:00pm
Debra Boudrieau
VtSBDC Advisor
BDCC
Brattleboro
Nov 6
Thursday
9:00am to
1:00pm
Debra Boudrieau
VtSBDC Advisor
Springfield Dev. Center
Springfield
Nov 10
Monday
9:30am to
1:30pm
Laurel Butler
VtSBDC Advisor
Community College of Vermont
Morrisville
Nov 12
Wednesday
12:00pm to
4:00pm
Brian DeClue
VtSBDC Advisor
BCIC
Bennington
Nov 17
Monday
9:00am to
1:00pm
Laurel Butler
VtSBDC Advisor
Vermont Tech –Continuing Education
Williston
Nov 18
Tuesday
9:00am to
1:00pm
Ross Hart
VtSBDC Advisor
NVDA
St. Johnsbury
Nov 20
Thursday
12:00pm to
4:00pm
Brian DeClue
VtSBDC Advisor
REDC
Rutland
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