Workshop on launching a business, writing a business plan

Vermont Small Business Development Center is offering Starting Your Own Business, a four-hour workshop on how to launch your own business and write a business plan. The course is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Springfield Regional Development Corp., 14 Clinton Square, Springfield, in the 1st floor conference room. Registration fee is $99 and comes with a workbook in hard copy and pdf format.

Taught by experienced business advisers, attendees will learn how to:
• Evaluate whether there is a viable business in your idea
• Identify your target customers and how to conduct market research
• Learn how to register your company, apply for tax numbers and protect your brand
• Prepare to write an effective business plan
• Find out about financing options and a credible loan packages
• Receive access to the online workshops to increase your knowledge in money, marketing and management

Space is limited. To register online, visit www.vtsbdc.org and click on the training tab. For questions, email Heather Gonyaw at hgonyaw@vtsbdc.org.

The local VTSBDC office is part of Springfield Regional Development Corp.’s office at 14 Clinton St., in Springfield. For more information visit www.vtsbdc.org or contact Debra Boudrieau at 802-885-2071 or dboudrieau@vtsbdc.org.