First Step Workshop
Full - 2 on the wait list
9/21/2022 9:00 AM (EDT)
No Fee
Ernie Post (484) 792-1028
Accounting/Budget, Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, eCommerce, Legal Issues, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Orientation, Social Media, Woman-owned Businesses
Who Should attend:
This facilitated workshop is designed for anyone who is thinking about starting a business or who has already started a business but might like to validate that you didn’t miss a critical step.
What will be covered::
This small group session will cover foundational decisions that an individual needs to consider when starting a business including:
1) What are the pros and cons of different business entity options (LLCs, S-Corp, non-profit, sole proprietor)
2) The technical issues that need to be considered (filing for EIN, zoning/codes, other critical decisions)
3) Free resources available to support business owners during their startup will be reviewed including the SBDC, SCORE, Women Business Centers, VBOC, and local resources)
4) The business model canvas will be introduced as a tool for addressing the 9 foundational aspects of a successful small business.
5) Securing funding for your startup will be covered including SBA lending resources and what is required by commercial banks for loan decisions.
After this live workshop, you will be assigned a no-cost professional business consultant/mentor to assist you with your startup journey.
Where: You will receive an invitation once you register with information about the location of the event in the King of Prussia/Norristown area as well as free parking details.
When: The live workshop will take place on September 22th from noon to 2:00 PM.
This First Step workshop will provide you with valuable resources to help you successfully start your business, including the business model canvas and Excel worksheets to help you with estimating your startup costs.
Take Aways: business model canvas, startup checklist, market research request form, handouts, networking with others attending who are in a similar phase of starting a business, sharing of best practices and free resources.
Please note that only pre-registered individuals will be allowed to attend the event. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Register for the workshop and for no-costs SBDC services and then you will receive an invitation to the event that is held in the KOP/Norristown commercial area.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.