Starting A Business Workshop

STARTING A BUSINESS WORKSHOP If you are considering starting a business, this workshop is a crucial first step! Topics for discussion include: Traits of a successful entrepreneur, Legal structures for your business, Estimating start-up costs, Calculating financial projections & breakeven analysis, Sources of capital & financing alternatives, Reasons for business failure, Writing a business plan. Since lack of planning is one of the top reasons new businesses fail, attending this comprehensive workshop may be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your business. PowerPoint handouts and a book, ''How to Start a Business: A Guide for Georgia Entrepreneurs'' are provided. Sponsored by the Morrow Small Business Development Center. and funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration and The University of Georgia. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Cheryl Greenerl at 678-466-5100 or morrow@georgiasbdc.org. Cost: $69 per person. Each additional person receives half price admission.