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Be smart about starting a business with workshop

Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2012

By Melissa O'Neil Perdue, WSU Tri-Cities


RICHLAND, Wash. - Learn how to start a business in Benton and Franklin counties at a workshop to be presented Monday, March 12, by the Washington State University Tri-Cities Business LINKS program. Class size is limited; pre-registration is required.
 
The Start Smart workshop will answer questions focusing on business plan basics, such as: 
  • How much money will you need to start and run the business until it is profitable?
  • What are your options for getting money for your business?
  • What do you need to do to legally launch your business - licenses, taxes and other issues?
  • How will you market your business?
This practical and interactive workshop will help you save time and money by planning ahead. Participants will develop an action plan and receive a step-by-step workbook.
 
The workshop will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr., Richland, Wash. Registration for the two-hour workshop costs $25 for up to two people. Pre-register online at www.tricity.wsu.edu/links or call 372-7101.
 
The Start Smart workshop is repeated the second Monday of most months - the next two are scheduled for April 9 and June 11. Start Smart is co-sponsored by the Small Business Development Center/Columbia Basin College, SCORE, the City of Richland and the four area  chambers of commerce.
 
WSU Tri-Cities is located along the scenic Columbia River in Richland, Wash. Established in 1989 with upper division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities expanded in 2007 to a four-year undergraduate campus offering 18 bachelor’s, 10 master’s and six doctoral degrees. Learn more at www.tricity.wsu.edu.
 

Contacts:
LoAnn Ayers, WSU Tri-Cities Business LINKS director, 509-372-7101, links@tricity.wsu.edu
Melissa O’Neil Perdue, WSU Tri-Cities Marketing and Communications Manager, 509-372-7319, cell 509-727-3094, moneil@tricity.wsu.edu

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