Advanced Business Development Series Part One

How to Start a Business. Learn what you should know before you start: - Federal, State & County Regulations - Understand the basics of starting a business. This seminar takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business. How To Finance Your Business: - Financing continues to be a challenge for many small business owners. How do I get money to start my business and what do I need to make this happen? How can I bootstrap my start-up? How will this business make money and will it be enough to cover all expenses and make a profit? Get to the heart of business financing in this seminar that answers your questions. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of funding sources and how to choose the right one for your needs. Discover the keys to financing success.

Speaker(s): Facilitated by Chisa Pennix-Brown, MBA of Lady Bizness

Successful completion of both workshops will allow attendees to receive a Certificate of Completion from Alamance Community College Small Business Center, which can be used in your business plan. Attendees can bring breakfast or lunch, but it is not provided. Attendees may also want to bring their own tablets, laptops, and cell phones with chargers, pens, and notebooks, but they are not required. These workshops are free & open to the public and registration is required at

Fee: No Cost