How to Start and Manage Your Own Business (In-Person Workshop)

Do you have what it takes to start and run a successful business? If so, what are the first steps you should take? This in-person workshop will help you assess your prospects, give you the initial direction you need, and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream. In addition, you will have an opportunity to NETWORK with other business-minded people who are considering starting a business. Topics covered are: It all starts with a PLAN - A BUSINESS PLAN Marketing for today's small business. What is the right legal business structure for my business? What should I know about licenses, taxes, and insurance? What technology considerations are important for my business? An introduction to the financial side of a business. Where do I get funding? Our 3-Point approach to Business Education - Basic Business, Business Topic, and Interactive Business Education Takeaways: What is needed to start a business What are the key parts of a business The need for a plan - A BUSINESS PLAN What is the next Step-Attend our next Business Plan Workshop The workshop is being presented in partnership with the St. Louis County Library District. For more information about library programs and services please see their website . Presenter Bios: Robert Pennell: Building a business takes commitment and determination - not to mention patience. I've successfully developed a business plan, secured institutional financing, recruited necessary personnel, and promoted the start-up of my legal practice so I know what needs to be done. For ongoing success you have to build a loyal client base. In my case that was through personal attention, quality service and consistent follow through but every business model is different. The key is to identify your core market and determine the best way to drive business to that market which is much easier said than done. Through SCORE we can help you to answer these questions. I'd like to be able to help you move your business goals forward through SCORE. Stuart Epstein: My background in financial analysis, accounting, and financial controls gave me a good overview of what it takes to operate a company successfully. My strengths are in helping companies understand their operations and financial results with an eye to monitoring profitability. With my small company experience, where one learns to wear many hats, I can help business owners with the various aspects of business they need to consider to be successful. Thomas Meyer: is a sales and marketing professional with a 37 year history of accomplishments in strategic selling, sales and product management and business development. Per Tom, "The key to my success in working with large corporate clients is to follow strategic selling principles, as well as, provide solution and servant based approaches with my clients. My goal with this panel is to help our SCORE clients develop effective sales and marketing plans, secure mutually successful long term customer relationships and to grow sales and revenue. Registration Information: Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email. Please arrive 5 minutes in advance to get a good seat. The workshop begins promptly at 09:15AM and concludes by 11:30AM Central Time. SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, [email protected], 866 726-7340.

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