There are a number of factors to keep in mind before starting your own business. 001 of this series will introduce you to key business considerations, such as the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, different business options to pursue, the components of business ownership, legal and financial considerations, and the business plan basics.
Workshop 1: Start-up Basics
SCORE breaks down what could be an overwhelming task into manageable pieces, focuses on the essentials and provides specific action steps to get you started.
Instructor: Kat Shepherd
Kim “Kat” Shepherd is a traveler, entrepreneur, author, business, marketing, and skills trainer and for over 30 years she has worked as a business and computer professional. Mrs. Shepherd’s business, Kat's company "The Ultimate Professional Inc." provides training in digital marketing, business skills, and computer software. Also, she is an Instructor at The University of California Riverside Extension. Mrs. Shepherd is a dynamic and powerful speaker that incorporates an energetic unique style to engage her audience in an array of business. Both professionals and those new to business take away something valuable when listening to her speak. Kat is able to do this by speaking from a profound place of experience in the business world. From a start-up company to a multi-million dollar enterprise, she has maneuvered through economic instability and common pitfalls in the business world and shares her experience.