Free SCORE Seminar - So You Want to Start Your Own Business
Attendees will get an overview of what it takes to succeed in starting your own business. We'll discuss the questions you need to think about before moving forward and learn what it takes to sustain a successful business, You will understand the necessity of business planning, sales and marketing, and good operational management. You will also receive tools to assist you in planning your business.
Our speaker, Richard Brooks, holds B.A. and M.B.A. degrees in Hospitality Management and Business from Michigan State University. In addition, he was an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and an Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University, as well as the co-author of a best selling college text book on hotel operations. In addition to volunteering for SCORE he also does private consulting for hotels and restaurants. This extensive experience has provided the necessary background for all phases of business, from starting a business from an idea to working with existing businesses in order to improve them.