ABCs of Starting Your Own Business
Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Women's Business Center of North Alabama (WBCNA) is offering a workshop. Learn about being an entrepreneur and what it takes to start your own business. We'll cover getting started, type of business, legal structure, business planning, financing, business licenses, marketing, and much more. You'll also receive valuable tips on how to be successful.
The WBCNA is located in the Crestwood Women's Center at 185 Chateau Drive (off Airport Road in Huntsville). The cost to attend is $25.00 (pay at the door - cash or check payable to WBCNA). Make reservations online at www.wbcna.org or by calling 256-213-2727. This course is conducted in cooperation with the Alabama A&M University SBDC and presented by Cassandra Zeigler, Assistant Director of the AAMU SBDC.
Federal Contracting-How your business size offers opportunity
Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:00am to12:00am
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Fee: $49.95 per person
The course is the first in our five Federal Contracting Series, and is presented by Gary Heard the SBA PCR on Redstone Arsenal and Susan Baxter Business Development Specialist from the SBA's Birmingham office. In this course the role of an SBA PCR is defined by Mr. Heard. Ms. Baxter educates the small business community on the various federally funded small and disadvantaged worker programs.
To Register,
Contact Us At:
Small Business Development Center
School of Business
P.O. Box 429, Normal AL, 35762
Phone: (256)-372-8018, Fax: (256)-372-5683
E-mail: www.aamu.edu/sbdc.
Braving the Waters, Are You Prepared Financially
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce-Briefing Room
$25:00 per person
When starting your own business, you can expect many challenges along with the potential of great reward. Many businesses fail however if the entrepreneur is not properly positioned to leave the security of working for someone else in order to pursue their own dreams. Learn how to determine if you are ready to start your own business.
Topics include changes in income, insurance and benefits, retirement planning, economic impact on your family, tax impact, and the changes in your ability to finance your business. You'll also recieve valuable tools on how to measure changes in your financial position.
To Register:
Contact Us:
Small Business Development Center
School of Business
P.O. Box 429, Normal AL, 35762
Phone: (256) 372-8018, Fax: (256) 372-5683
E-mail: www.aamu.edu/sbdc
