Presenter: Roy High

Time: Tuesdays, February 10 – March 10; 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Surry Community College, room J-103

Cost: Free

Businesses that thrive have one thing in common, owners who prepared themselves to succeed. Learn how to start a successful business endeavor by attending any or all of the seminars in this series.

*The Basics (February 10)

• the advantages/disadvantages

• are you entrepreneurial material?

• new business trends

• why some businesses fail

*Market Research (February 17)

• defining your business objective

• how to identify and target your customers

• a step-by-step plan for collecting secondary research

• tips on conducting primary research

*The Business Plan (February 24)

• setting goals/objectives

• contents of the business plan

• key financial statements

*Taxes, Licenses, Finances (March 3)

• addressing regulatory issues

• taxation

• protecting your business idea

• acquiring financing

*Advertising, Public Relations & Great Customer Service (March 10)

• what advertising is best for you

• developing an annual marketing plan

• acquiring and keeping customers

Pre-registration is required.
Register Online
or call: 336-386-3211.