Instructor:
Richard Calcote, CPA
Associate Chair, Education & SCORE Mentor
Richard has over 40 years of experience as the senior financial officer for a number of national and multi-national corporations. Most recently he served as the CFO for Hospice of Palm Beach County, one of the largest nonprofit hospice organizations in the country.
Richard has a degree in Economics from Tulane University, and also holds an MBA in Finance and a Masters Degree in Accounting. He is a licensed Florida CPA, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Where
Palm Beach Gardens Library 11303 Campus Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Driving Directions
Contact
Larry Ornstein
Palm Beach SCORE
larry.ornstein@scorevolunteer.org
561-833-1672
Free Workshop: Introduction to Business Ownership
Free Workshop
Do you dream about starting a business? You are not alone - millions of Americans share that dream. And yet, not everyone has the courage to get started. But if you are reading this you have already taken the first steps towards turning your dream into a reality.
This workshop will deal with the key information you need to be considering as you move forward. Topics covered are:
- Myths and Realities of Entrepreneurship - The truth about business ownership
- Do you have what it takes - Assessing your skills & experience
- Know your options: Different types of businesses - A closer look at various ways of starting a business
- Components of business ownership - Understanding the many roles you'll play as a business owner
- Business plan basics - Why you need a business plan
This workshop is a solid first step. It helps you to understand what is involved in starting and running a business and your stage of readiness. This is time well spent. You will walk away with a head full of ideas for your next steps.
Fee: FREE