Connecticut Small Business Development Center

Events/Workshops

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Entrepreneur Education

Entrepreneur Self Assessment: Do You Have What It Takes?  
Monday, August 09, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Designed for individuals exploring the option of small business ownership. Participants will gain a realistic understanding of the necessary skills, demands and challenges key to successful small business ownership. Important topics include: -Pros and cons of ownership -Characteristics of successful owners -Pitfalls to avoid
Speaker: Ginne-Rae Clay
Starting Your Connecticut Business: A Step-By-Step Guide  
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Learn about the proper process that is key to starting a business in Connecticut. Important Topics Include: -Pros and cons of various business structures -Business insurance -Tax considerations -Mandatory licenses and permits -Obtaining financial
Speaker: Beth Wallace
Writing A Business Plan: Your Company's Roadmap  
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Focuses on identifying the important issues vital to proper business planning and how to develop a business plan that can be used as an effective tool to communicate your venture and how to solicit funding from lending institutions. Important topics include: -Marketing and sales -Preparing financial statements -Staffing and facilities selecting a solid management team -Preparing a SWOT* analysis *(Strenghts, Weeknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
Speaker: Ginne-Rae Clay
Fundamentals of Running Your Connecticut Business: Tools for Success  
Thursday, August 12, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Addresses effective management tools necessary to ensure the success of your business. Important topics include: -Marketing and Sales -Know your customer, product, competition -Budgeting, Costing, Pricing Techniques -Understanding Financial Statements -Tax Obligations -Cash is King! How to manage it properly
Speaker: Ken Kollmeyer

About the SBDC

The Connecticut SBDC is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.




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