Exploring Entrepreneurship

This offering will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps associated with starting a business. It is designed specifically for those who are thinking about a new business venture. Participants will learn about the importance of planning, discuss basic legal and regulatory requirements such as legal structires, licensing, and tax form requirements. You'll also be introduced to marketing and financial basics which will enable you to determine your market and competitive strategy. An aspiring entrepreneur needs to walk through this process and do the work up front before investing hard-earned money to avoid making costly mistakes.

You'll leave this class with tools for personal assessment, such as startup cost estimation, financial statements and sales projections.  You'll gain the basic knowledge to start a small business and be better able to make informed decisions.

Class scheduled for Wednesday, July 6th & August 3rd, from 5:30 to 7pm. Cost is $25. Register online or contact the SBTDC office at (573) 882-7096. Check, credit card and MU student charge accepted.

This program is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.  SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.  Contact Olivia Gill at the Small Business and Technology Development Center at (573) 882-7096.