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, and 
• 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. 

This event is being held in-person on the fourth floor at Innovation Pointe which is located at 318 Main St. Evansville, IN 47708. Street parking is free for up to two hours and free after 4:30pm. 

You can also park at the Locust Street Parking Garage located at 416 Locust St, Evansville, IN 47708. 

Launching Your Own Business classes are sponsored by German American Bank.

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.