RICHLAND, Wash. – Learn how to start a business in Benton and Franklin counties at a 6:30 p.m. workshop Monday, Feb. 13, presented by the Washington State University Tri-Cities Business LINKS program. Class size is limited; pre-registration is required.
The Start Smart workshop will answer questions focusing on business plan basics, such as:
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How much money will you need to start and run the business until it is profitable?
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What are your options for getting money for your business?
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What do you need to do to legally launch your business – licenses, taxes and other issues?
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How will you market your business?
This practical and interactive workshop will help you save time and money by planning ahead. Participants will develop an action plan and receive a step-by-step workbook.
The two-hour Start Smart workshop will take place at the Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr., Richland. Registration costs $25 for up to two people. Pre-register online at http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/links or call 372-7101.
The Start Smart workshop is repeated the second Monday of most months – the next two are scheduled for March 12 and April 9. Start Smart is co-sponsored by the Small Business Development Center/Columbia Basin College, SCORE, the City of Richland and the four area chambers of commerce.
WSU Tri-Cities is located along the scenic Columbia River in Richland, Wash. Established in 1989 with upper division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities expanded in 2007 to a four-year undergraduate campus offering 18 bachelor’s, 10 master’s and six doctoral degrees. Learn more at http://www.tricity.wsu.edu.