"Steps to Starting a Business" Workshop

Florence SBDC will be hosting the workshop "Steps to Starting a Business". This workshop provides the basic information needed to start a small business, write a business plan and apply for financing.


Cost: $15 per client
(make check out to Winthrop University - SBDC)

Dates Offered:  

March 12, 2012  - 3pm – 6pm
March 26, 2012 - 6pm – 9pm

The topics covered will be:

• Entrepreneurial Spirit 
• What are the characteristics of an entrepreneur?
• Do you have what it takes?
• Feasibility Plan
• What will starting a business cost me personally?
• Marketing Research 
• Know your customer, competition and industry. 
• Financing your Business 
• How will this work and where will it come from?
• Legal Implications
• What kind of business do I want to be?
• What does that mean for me legally?
• Business Plan Outline 
• My business on paper.
• Financial Statements 
• An overview of Startup Cost, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statements.
• Final Checklist 
• Avoiding common pitfalls, keys to success and key takeaways.

To Register, call the Florence SBDC at (843) 661-8175.