Thinking About Starting a           Small Business? 

It’s a huge step, and you’ll need to be prepared. Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience that offers numerous advantages, such as the ability to be your own boss and make a living doing something you enjoy. Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires sound planning, creativity and hard work. It also involves taking risks because all businesses require some form of financial investment. That’s where SBA comes in. We have all the information you need. This workshop will help you determine if you are ready to start your own business. Should you proceed or do you need more time to prepare yourself?

Facilitators: Martha Soffer, U.S. Small Business Administration 

Josephine Infante, President, Economic Development Corporation

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accomodations for persons with disabilties will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Columbia-Harlem SBDC at sbdc@columbia.edu or 212-854-6444.