Vermont Business Magazine
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) would like to announce an upcoming workshop for those thinking about starting their own business. This workshop, titled ‘Starting Your Own Business,’ is aimed at helping future entrepreneurs turn their passions into a full-fledged business venture. The workshop will be held Friday, March 29th at Springfield Regional Development Corporation office on Clinton Street in Springfield from 9am to 1 pm.
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"> Starting a business can be challenging. The workshop, conducted by an experienced business advisor, is designed as a guide for the first-time business owner. Participants receive a comprehensive start-up workbook, handouts and resources in marketing, financing, management and operations. By the end the workshop they will be well-informed about the tools and resources available to them and the ‘next steps involved in launching a successful business. The price of the workshop is $129 to attend and you can register online at www.vtsbdc.org under the training tab.
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal"> A few workshop highlights include how to:
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">· Use the “Business Model Canvas” to evaluate whether there is a viable business in their good idea
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">· Identify target customers and “unique selling proposition(s)”
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">· Register their business and apply for tax numbers
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">· Consider start-up costs, sales, expenses and financing options
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">· Pitch their idea and develop a business plan
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color:windowtext;font-weight:normal">· Plus much more!
