Starting a Business workshop offered in Peachtree City Aug. 2

From Staff Reports
business@newnan.com
Clayton State University’s Small Business Development Center will once again be hosting its popular a “Starting a Business” workshop, a comprehensive workshop on important decisions you make prior to opening a business, at its center in Peachtree City.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Clayton State – Fayette instructional site, 100 World Dr., Ste. 100, in Peachtree City.
“If you are considering starting a business, this workshop is a crucial first step,” says SBDC Director Alisa Kirk.
Topics for discussion will include:
• Traits of a successful entrepreneur.
• Legal structures for your business.
• Estimating start-up costs.
• Calculating financial projections and break even analysis.
• Sources of capital and financing alternatives.
• Reasons for business failure.
• Writing a business plan.
PowerPoint handouts and a book, “How to Start a Business: A Guide for Georgia Entrepreneurs” will be provided.
The cost is $69 per person with 50 percent off for each additional person. In addition, Clayton State students and employees also get 50 percent off.
Contact Heather Chaney at heatherchaney@clayton.edu for the discount code before registering. To register, go to: http://www.georgiasbdc.org/subpage.aspx?cart=7bf363d5-73aa-48f5-b348-46708521dded&page_name=view_cart&addproduct=112166 .

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