A series of 'How to Start Your Own Business' workshops

The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) 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 upcoming workshops on - “How to Start Your Own Business” and write a business plan. They will be held on:
o March 20thBarre - Community National Bank - (9:00am – 1:00pm)
o March 28th Williston - Vermont Tech – Williston Campus - (8:30am – 12:30pm)
o April 9th Morrisville - Community College of Vermont - (9:30am – 1:30pm)
o April 16th Williston - Vermont Tech – Williston Campus - (8:30am – 12:30pm)
o April 17thBarre - Community National Bank - (9:00am – 1:00pm)
Got a great idea and not sure how to get going? Taking the idea and turning it into a full-fledged business 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. We’ll walk you through the basics and much more in this four-hour workshop conducted by experienced business advisors and 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 this workshop participants will be well-informed about the resources available to them and the next steps involved in launching a successful business. Space is limited so sign up early. To register for a workshop sign up online atwww.vtsbdc.org (click on the training tab) or email: HeatherGonyaw at [email protected].
Source: Barre/Williston/Morrisville (March 14, 2014) VtSBDC