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SUMMARY:SBDC Start
DESCRIPTION:\nInterested in starting your own business?\n\n\n\nSBDC Start is a five-week startup series designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need to launch your own business. Gain the necessary information and skills to move confidently from idea to launch!\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Business Foundations – Thursday February 19th• Developing an entrepreneurial mindset• Assessing feasibility• Understanding the basic startup process• Choosing and naming your business• Reviewing licenses and permits\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Business Planning – Thursday February 26th• Understanding license and permit requirements• Completing the License Lab• Creating your business plan• Conducting market and competition analysis• Setting up invoicing and payment methods• Understanding business liability insurance and policy types• Opening business bank accounts and choosing accounting methods\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Financial Fundamentals – Thursday March 5th• Managing finances• Exploring funding options• Building financial literacy and documentation• Accessing capital• Implementing accounting systems\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Financial Strategy – Thursday March 12th• Understanding the overall financial picture• Sourcing, costing, and pricing products• Calculating COGS and expenses• Creating financial and sales projections\n\n\n\nWeek 5: Marketing & Customer Engagement – Thursday March 19th• Learning digital marketing foundations• Understanding social media and attracting customers• Utilizing traditional advertising• Creating and retaining repeat customers• Developing your marketing plan• Establishing return policies and customer satisfaction practices\n\n\n\nRegister Here: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    var exampleCallback = function() {\n        console.log('Order complete!');\n    };\n\n    window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n        // Required\n        widgetType: 'checkout',\n        eventId: '1972869886940',\n        iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-1972869886940',\n\n        // Optional\n        iframeContainerHeight: 425,  // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to a minimum of 425px if not provided\n        onOrderComplete: exampleCallback  // Method called when an order has successfully completed\n    });\n\n\n\n\n\n
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