Where
This is an online event.Course Leader: Patti Thompson
Patti Thompson is the SCORE Course Leader for this seminar. Patti has over 40 years of experience in business and tax consulting - working with subcontractors, manufacturers, retailers, service companies, nonprofits, and individuals - helping them understand their bookkeeping and payroll requirements and what’s needed to comply with the tax code. She holds the US Treasury Enrolled Agent designation and is an Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant.
About SCORE
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
SCORE is headquartered in Herndon, VA and Washington, DC and has over 300 chapters throughout the United States and its territories with 10,000 + volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE was founded in 1964.
If you are considering becoming a small business owner, you will want to attend this webinar to learn what it takes, what challenges and pitfalls you can expect, and what proven steps you can take to greatly increase your chance of success.
You need to get from idea to action. We can help you understand the rules.
Business success takes time and determination. We will provide you with a basic pathway and discuss how to proceed.
Topics for this session include but are not limited to:
- Research and test your business idea
- Financial considerations
- Figure out your business plan
- Learn options for marketing
- Calculate a budget
- Understand licensing and registrations
- Learn about trade names and trademarks
- Set realistic expectations
- Find resources to support your success
- Considering small business compliance – federal, state & local
This program is being offered free to our business community through a a generous spoonsorship from the Longview Public Library. Attendees will be able to access SCORE's free business mentoring resources and library. Additionally, attendees will be invited to link to a free companion webinar , held 2 days later by SCORE of Central Oregon, titled "What's the Right Business Entity for You?"
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