Key motivations for entrepreneurship include creative freedom, control over one's career path, the pursuit of wealth creation, and personal development.
Prepare to start a successful business:
*Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities
*Marketing strategies
*Financial resources
*Legal form of organization
*Tips to prepare & present your business plan
*Cybersecurity Tips
Ensure a strong foundation by starting with a well-defined strategy.
Speaker(s): Michael Scales, Longwood SBDC Business Analyst
Co-Sponsor(s): LSBDC, VASBDC, GMU, SBA, GoVA
Fee: No Cost
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