Santa Monica College
Bundy Campus - Room 123
3171 South Bundy Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Pre-pay online (recommended) $10
Pay at the door $10
Check or exact cash at the door, we do not give change or take credit cards at the door.
If you are thinking about starting a new business or have recently started one, this is a valuable workshop for you. Starting a Business: What You Need to Know cuts through the confusion and chaos of what you need to do and think about to start a business.
In just 2 hours, you will gain a clear understanding of all the legal requirements for a start-up business, as well as actions that are simply smart to do. Some of the key topics covered include naming your business, licenses and taxes, insurance, financing sources, elements of a business plan, marketing considerations. You’ll also hear how SCORE can help you succeed in your new venture.
What You Will Learn
Best of all, you’ll leave with a checklist of the 17 things you need to think about and do to be successful at establishing your business. This will be helpful to ensure a productive session with a SCORE Mentor.
"…this workshop gave me the information I need to consider in starting my business. It gave me a starting point." - Ryan S.
Certified Score Mentor
Steve Hyman founded a $25M organization and built it into the largest operator of home decorating departments for major chain stores in the US. He has a stellar track record of growing a variety of businesses from individual retail operations into highly successful regional and national organizations. His proprietary Point Selling Sales Program is widely recognized and taught in many industries.
Steve continues to consult small companies as well as those in the Fortune 500 on matters such as marketing and branding, direct selling and strategic analysis for startups. He mentors for SCORE LA in West Los Angeles.