Smart Start

This workshop will not be recorded, attendance is required to receive bonus materials in the mail.

This class is held virtually via Zoom. You will see the Zoom link once registration is complete. Please save the link to access the workshop. We recommend joining from your computer/laptop for the best experience.

Course Description

To meet the growing demand of our region’s start-ups, we’ve created a course to accelerate your idea into an actionable start. Businesses that start with a solid foundation of research, planning, and setup are up to 89% more likely to remain open three years later. That’s a percentage worth betting on!

What you'll explore:

• If entrepreneurship is right for you
• How to pick the perfect customers
• How to best validate your idea
• Keys to growing an iconic brand
• Steps to laying the foundation for a legitimate business
• What resources are available to you
• Determine what stage you are in and what your next steps are

Bonus Material (worth $399):

1. Entrepreneur Certificate  We’ve partnered with StartUp Virginia to provide you with a scholarship to complete a certificate in entrepreneurship . You will receive a link to register upon completion of Smart Start.

2. Entrepreneur Guidebook - Digital Version Our region's #1 guide for entrepreneurs that includes everything you need to start smart.

3. Tax Calendar - Digital Version A tax calendar prepared by a tax accountant to keep track of when and what taxes are due as a business.

Cost: No Fee

Fine Print: This workshop will not be recorded

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you.

All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.