'Start and Manage' Course at SU Thursday, December 8 "
class=""MsoNormal"">SALISBURY, MD---"How to Start and Manage Your Own Business" is an all-day course to help the new or potential business owner understand concepts vital to start-up success by covering six critical business areas.
class=""MsoNormal"">Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), an outreach program of Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ University and Chesapeake College, the next session is Thursday, December 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the second floor of the Commons at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ University.
class=""MsoNormal"">A business counselor discusses the importance and basics of writing a business plan. A business plan template is provided. An insurance specialist helps determine which types of insurance are needed. An attorney provides information on forming a corporation, and the legal reasons to use different types of business structures. A marketing expert shares marketing plan ideas, as well as examples of proven marketing techniques. A banker covers obtaining financing from any financial institution and developing a positive relationship with a bank. An accountant discusses different types of bookkeeping methods and accurate record keeping. The fee at SU is $40, including lunch and materials. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, December 6. To register for this session, call Jennifer Layton at 410-543-6516 or e-mail jwlayton@salisbury.edu. "