A Series of How to Start Your Own Business workshops by VtSBDC Sept-Nov

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 viable business 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 VtSBDC 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 at www.vtsbdc.org (click on the training tab) or contact: Vicki Blanchard at: [email protected]

VtSBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising and low-cost training services to small businesses and new ventures in Vermont. “Our motto: You can be in business for yourself – but you don’t have to be in business by yourself. We are here to support you and your business at every stage”. VtSBDC is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration.