"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: $20 per client  
(make check out to Winthrop University - SBDC)

Dates Offered:  
6pm to 9pm

March 26, 2012 
April 16, 2012 
May 14, 2012
June 11, 2012
July 16, 2012
August 13, 2012
September 10, 2012
October 15, 2012
November 12, 2012
December 10, 2012


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.