Business Start-up 101

The workshop is a first step toward owning a successful small business and it aims to help entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas, prepare a sound business plan, manage expectations and increase chances of accessing capital.
The workshop is based on the ISBDC's A Sound and Proven Path Towards Launching Your Own Business Workbook, available at all ISBDC offices. A free copy of this 60 page step-by-step workbook will be distributed to participants and used during the class.
Topics include: 

•  Identifying personal objectives, skills and resources.
•  Describing your business idea and requirements.
•  Developing a sales forecast.
•  Identifying start-up expenses.
•  Estimating your operating budget.
•  Analyzing your feasibility results.