CONTENT:

1. THE SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP - HOW TO START
2. BANKING AND TAX LAWS
3. CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNERS
4. TRANSITION - FINANCES AND BUDGETING
5. DEFINING THE PRODUCT AND SERVICE
6. MARKETING THE PRODUCT AND SERVICE
7. DEALING WITH THE CUSTOMER
8. DEVELOPING A BUSINESS PLAN

LENGTH: 1/2 day (4 hours)

MAX. CLASS SIZE:  20

METHOD:  Highly interactive with each individual generating personal answers to the key questions of starting your own business.  Action planning and next steps are critical to this workshop.