Presenter: Roy High
Time: Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Surry Community College Dobson Campus, room J-103
Cost: Free

Description

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.

Business Basics (November 3, 2009)

• the advantages/disadvantages
• are you entrepreneurial material?
• new business trends
• why some businesses fail

Market Research (November 10, 2009)

• 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 (November 17, 2009)

• setting goals/objectives
• contents of the business plan
• key financial statements

Taxes, Licenses, Finances (December 1, 2009)

• addressing regulatory issues
• taxation
• protecting your business idea
• acquiring financing

Advertising, Public Relations & Great Customer Service (December 8, 2009)

• what advertising is best for you
• developing an annual marketing plan
• acquiring and keeping customers