As part of its “Business Basics” series of classes for new entrepreneurs, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will hold “The First Steps to Starting Your Business” on the UWL campus.
Many businesses start as a hobbies or personal interests. This class is for individuals who are looking for practical information to determine if they are ready to be an entrepreneur and the essentials for launching a business. Participants learn about the initial steps to starting a business, formulate a plan to move forward, and learn where to seek out excellent new resources. After class, attendees may request free, one-on-one assistance from the Small Business Development Center to refine their idea and prepare a business plan with financial forecasting.
The fee for the class is $30 and pre-registration is required. All materials are provided. Due to limited seating, early registration is recommended. Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
Other classes in the “Business Basics” series include “Financial Basics,” “Marketing Basics,” “Website Basics,” “Business Model Canvas,” and “Planning Basics.” Participants are welcome to attend the individual classes or can register for the entire series.