Launching Your Own business - Gibson County

Description

Every successful business is built on a solid foundation. This class will help you decide if you're ready to start a business, then evaluate your business idea and ensure you're taking the steps to increase the chances of a successful launch. Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Business Advisors will help you understand: *Your personal readiness to start a business *How to perform market research and interpret the information *Whether your business idea is viable AND feasible (including the identification of startup costs) *How to write a business plan and develop a financial projection, *Financing options available *Specific steps to take as you launch a business Upon registration, you will receive a link to participant materials for this class, including a 34-page Guide to Starting a Business workbook. You will receive printed copies of these materials at the beginning of the class. After completing the workshop, participants are invited to sign up for 1:1, no-cost counseling with a Southwest Indiana SBDC Business Advisor.