Where: Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880
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A FREE Small Business Workshop Series
Co-Sponsored by the Westport Library
Simple Steps For Starting Your Business
"Five Workshops to Lead You to Start-Up Success"
New Cycle Starting On
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm | check-in starts at 5:30 pm
Westport Library
20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880
Want to start a business but do not know where to start? This workshop series, conducted by a team of professionals from the SCORE Norwalk Chapter, will give you the boost to get you on your way!
Tuesday, October 13, Self-Assessment/Business Plan - Learn about the risk and reward of starting a business in today's competitive marketplace. The traits of successful entrepreneurs will be discussed for the purpose of assessing one'e innate and acquired ability to start and manage a successful business. The session will also focus on structuring a dynamic plan.
Tuesday, October 20, Marketing Strategy & Research - Learn the importance of market research and planning to start-up and build a competitive and successful business. Emphasis will be on sound market positioning of a small business's products or services within its target market that will enhance profitable sales and success.
Tuesday, October 27, Website & Social Media Marketing - This session focuses on the current online marketing tools available for start-up and operating businesses. Proven providers of website design/marketing programs and of social media marketing tools will help navigate your business to the proper balance of a website and social media marketing strategies for your business.
Tuesday, November 3, Financial Reporting & Planning - This presentation reviews a business's key financial statements and walks the participants through the development of a comprehensive financial plan. The importance of understanding the key financial drivers of the business will be a center-piece of the discussion.
Tuesday, November 10, Funding Sources/Conversation with Entrepreneurs - Learn how the funding structure required for start-up businesses today, including a presentation from lending sources specializing in start-up and small businesses. Includes discussion and Q&A with SCORE mentored, start-up business entrepreneurs
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.