Ready, Set, Start Your Business, Sept. 22

Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center (Southwestern SBDC) is offering people a chance to explore their dreams of starting a business. The Southwestern SBDC is offering a workshop titled “Ready Set Start Your Business” each week in October 2015. The 2-hour workshop provides information on important steps that can contribute to a new venture’s success. Participants learn about licensing, business structure, financing, business planning, personal readiness, business resources and more. Handouts are informational and provide all the contact information needed to register a business and get started. The workshop is designed to answer general questions. If, after completing the workshop, you are interested in pursuing your new business idea, the Southwestern SBDC can set you up with a business advisor to discuss specific questions you may have that pertain directly to your venture. SBDC advising services are free and confidential. The “Ready Set Start Your Business” workshop is scheduled on a variety of dates and times throughout the month. Participants can choose from any one of the following dates: Thur., October 1st, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Wed., October 7th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm; Thur., October 15th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm; Wed., October 21st, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Thur., October 29th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. A fee of $20 per person covers materials. Preregistration is required. The workshop will be held in North Bend at The Business Center (2455 Maple Leaf). To register go to www.BizCenter.org. Contact the Southwestern SBDC at 541-756-6866 or email Mary Loiselle at mloiselle@socc.edu for more information.