Road Map to Entrepreneurship: Build, Buy or Franchise? 

Join us as we break down the realities and opportunities in business/franchise ownership. 

This workshop is for you if you find yourself asking:

• Would I be happy being in business for myself? 
• Is now the time for me to make a career change? 
• What are my viable options? 
• How do I minimize my risk and optimize my chances for success?
• What is the realistic cost and time commitment?  

Learning Outcomes:

• How Small Business Ownership allows you to take control of your future, your earnings and your life.
• The different ownership options, giving you flexibility and the lifestyle you want.
• How to diversify your investment portfolio through business ownership.
• The differences between starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business, and buying a franchise.
• The reality of creating an asset for your future through a business.
• The financing options available to you (ie. SBA Loans, Credit Lines, Private Equity, 401K Rollovers, etc.).
• How to assess the risk involved in business ownership vs. a traditional career path.
  

What People Are Saying About This Class:

• “This class has helped me understand what type of business is best for me”
• “Good information and knowledgeable presenter”
• “Great class, now I feel more prepared for the future”

Join us for this 2-hour workshop and take your first steps in your entrepreneurial journey.

Registration Information 

Registration Fee: $45.00

Veterans: Free admission is available for this class.  Click Here for details.

Walk-ins: If space allows, you can register at the door and pay by credit card or cash.

Be sure to complete registration fully. Print out the ticket and bring it to class as proof of payment or save the confirmation email on your mobile device and bring it with you.

Seating is Limited.  This class begins promptly at 6:30pm so please arrive by 6:15 to sign in and get seated.

If you have trouble registering, send an email to info@svscore.org

About The Course Instructor:

Katie Fagan

Katie has over 15 years of experience in the world of small business.  In her corporate career she worked as the Vice President of Small Business Funding, focusing primarily on funding start-up franchises and businesses.   During her time there, she gained extensive knowledge on the ins-and-outs of franchising from the back-end forward.  Katie has helped over 600 small businesses open their doors, many of which were franchises, and has facilitated hundreds of SBA loans.  Katie also worked in business brokerage, as a co-founder of a boutique brokerage firm focusing on the resale of restaurants, nightclubs and franchises. Currently, Katie teaches Entrepreneurship at universities across the Bay Area, volunteers with the San Jose Chapter of SCORE as well as other local government and non-profit agencies educating people on the ins-and-outs of small business ownership. She has successfully helped over 1,000 people into business.  Katie holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance and a PhD in Mass Communications.