How to Start a Successful Business

Presenter: Roy High

Time: Tuesdays / February 22, 2011 - March 22, 2011 / 6pm-9pm

Location: Surry Community College Dobson Campus, Room J-114

Cost: Free

Description
Businesses that thrive have one thing in common, owners who prepared themselves to succeed. Learn how to start a successful business endeavor by attending any or all of the seminars in this series.

Business Basics (February 22, 2011)

  • The advantages/disadvantages
  • Are you entrepreneurial material?
  • New business trends
  • Why some businesses fail

Market Research (March 1, 2011)

  • Defining your business objective
  • How to identify and target your customers
  • A step-by-step plan for collecting secondary research
  • Tips on conducting primary research

The Business Plan (March 8, 2011)

  • Setting goals/objectives
  • Contents of the business plan
  • Key financial statements

Taxes, Licenses, Finances (March 15, 2011)

  • Addressing regulatory issues
  • Taxation
  • Protecting your business idea
  • Acquiring financing

Advertising, Public Relations & Great Customer Service (March 22, 2011)

  • What advertising is best for you
  • Developing an annual marketing plan
  • Acquiring and keeping customers

Pre-registration is required. Please call (336) 356-5301.