The Startup Guide to Business
Wednesday, 14 August, 2019Location: College of DuPage Business Development Center
Location: College of DuPage Business Development Center
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Description:
Business Status: Pre-Venture, Startup
Gain fundamental knowledge about what it takes to open a business, including a step-by step approach of where to start, what to do, where to go and the sequence of the steps. Topics include:
- Self-Assessment Tools
- 8 Essential Steps to Start a Business
- Market Research
- Cost Structure Benchmarks
- Capital Funding Options
- Components of a Business Plan
Additionally, there will be an attorney and a tax advisor presenting.
Michael Marshall, attorney at law at Huck Bouma Law Firm (www.HuckBouma.com) will be present to discuss the differences in corporate structures (Sole Proprietor vs LLC and S-Corp), and provide a brief overview of trademarks.
Katherine O'Connell (www.blockadvisors.com) in Glen Ellyn, IL will present a half hour session on tax filing.
By the end of the workshop you will have pertinent information to start a successful business. Please follow up with your advisor for a customized plan to start and how to develop your business beyond the starting point.
Presented by the IL SBDC staff, Business Development Center at College of DuPage
Register now: https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/31215
Cost:
Free