0011-059 STA Starting a Business

Starting a Business

DATE
Thursday, March 7th

COST
$ 39.00

FORMAT
Webinar

TOPIC
Starting a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea or someone looking to turn their passion into a profitable venture, this webinar will provide you the foundation you need.

Our Starting a Business webinar covers all areas that are involved in starting your own business. Learn the important tools and resource you need to establish a solid foundation during your business' formative years. Often, new business owners "don't know what they don't know". This class will equip you to be able to ask all the right questions as you are planning and forming your brand new business. Key concepts include: business feasibility, financing your business, building your team, and operating your business legally.

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LEARN HOW TO:

Determine the feasibility of your business idea using market research and competitive analysis
Estimate start-up expenses for your business and identify requirements for pursuing start-up financing options
Differentiate between different legal structure options for business formation
Identify who you should include on your team when making plans and executing business formation

PROGRAM DETAILS

Thursday, March 7, 2024
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cost: $39.00

Webinar

This is a Zoom webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your Zoom link via email.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Shelby Carl at [email protected] or 706-650-5655.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Rebecca Mixson

Rebecca is a dynamic, visionary business consultant who has been with the UGA SBDC in Augusta since 2014, initially as a Program Coordinator, then as a Business Consultant. Her teaching of such programs as Starting A Business, Business Plan Essentials, and Winning Through Customer Service enhances her ability to understand cross-functional business operations. Rebecca works with established and aspiring entrepreneurs regarding basic business information and direction in growth as a business owner by helping assess opportunities and facilitate strategic planning for successful implementation. Her extensive business, retail and educational background provides a solid foundation to guide clients toward success.

Rick McMurtrey

As the Area Director in Augusta, Rick brings over 33 years of business experience to the UGA SBDC. Prior to joining the SBDC, Rick spent more than 20 years as a Sonic Drive-In franchisee, developing the Augusta, GA market to 13 stores and over 500 employees. Rick brings extensive knowledge in franchise development along with significant experience in marketing, advertising, human resources and personnel management needed to grow from a one store operation to a mid-size business. With an MBA and a BBA alongside his background, Rick is a go-to person for any consultant or client in the SBDC.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center State Office

A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact [email protected] or call (706)542-2762

All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

CONTACT US

The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center

382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412

P: (706) 542-2762