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Virginia SBDC

Building the Foundation for Your New Business

May
14
2025
Wed, May 14 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Why Start a Business?

Starting a business is an exciting journey filled with endless possibilities. Whether you have a unique idea, want a career that grows with you, aim for financial independence, or simply want to invest in yourself, the reasons are compelling. But, are you ready to become an Entrepreneur?

The foundation you build at the beginning is crucial for long-term success. In this webinar, we will:

Assess Your Entrepreneurial Skills: Understand your strengths and areas for improvement

Discover Marketing Strategies: Learn how to attract and retain customers

Discuss Financial Resources: Ensure you have the funds to support your venture

Choose the Right Legal Structure: Decide on the best form of organization for your business

Master Business Planning: Get tips on preparing and presenting a solid business plan

Stay Safe Online: Protect your business with essential cybersecurity tips

To be admitted to this class you MUST sign in with the FULL NAME you registered with!! Attendees with sign-ins such as "IPhone, Samsung Galaxy, nicknames or incomplete names will not be admitted!

Why Start a Business? Starting a business is an exciting journey filled with endless possibilities. Whether you have a unique idea, want a career that grows with you, aim for financial independence, or simply want to invest in yourself, the reasons are compelling. But, are you ready to become an Entrepreneur? The foundation you build at the beginning is crucial for long-term success. In this webinar, we will: • Assess Your Entrepreneurial Skills: Understand your strengths and areas for improvement. • Discover Marketing Strategies: Learn how to attract and retain customers. • Discuss Financial Resources: Ensure you have the funds to support your venture. • Choose the Right Legal Structure: Decide on the best form of organization for your business. • Master Business Planning: Get tips on preparing and presenting a solid business plan. • Stay Safe Online: Protect your business with essential cybersecurity tips

Speaker(s): Presented & taught by Dana Knott, Longwood SBDC Central Region Director

Co-Sponsor(s): Longwood SBDC, George Mason University, Virginia Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, GoVA


Fee: No Cost

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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.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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