How to Start a Business on a Shoestring Budget

The purpose of this workshop is to teach you everything you need to know to start your own business and website with little or no funding. You’ll learn how to use your own sweat equity and the help of friends and former associates to get your business up and running.

This virtual, hands-on workshop is an 8 session that will be held from 1:00 PM to 4 :00 P:M on Tuesday, 7/9, Thursday, 7/11, Tuesday., 7/14, Thursday, 7/16, Tuesday, 7/21, Thursday, 7/23, Tuesday, 7/28, and Thursday. 7/30. To register, click on the below link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-start-a-business-on-a-shoestring-budget-tickets-108803730888

The fee for this 8 session workshop is just $50.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

•  Identify Attributes of the Self-Employed
• Self-Employment Quizzes
• Investigate What Successful Businesses Have in Common
• Explore Why Small Businesses Fail
• The Upside of Owning a Small Business
• Focus on profit instead of paying yourself
• Define Company Vision/Mission
• Develop Business Goals/Objectives
• Research Sources of Funding, Coaching & Training
• Create a Formal Business Plan
• Transition into Self-Employment
• Obtain Startup Funding
• Richard Bowles What Color Is Your Parachute 2014
• Chapter on Owning Your Own Business
• Sales & Marketing for Your Business
• LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter
• 30 Second Marketing Video for YouTube, your website and social media sites, cell phones via QR Codes, etc.
• Get Pictures for Your Business Card, Brochure & Website
• Develop Your Company Logo
• Create Your Company QR Code
• Get a Professional Photo for Business Use
• Create Your Own Business Cards
• Create Your Own Business Brochure
• Build Your Own Business Website
• Resources