Entrepreneurial Seminars at Chesapeake College, SU

SALISBURY, MD---The Small Business Development Center (SBDC), an outreach program of Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University sponsors “How to Start and Manage Your Own Business." This all-day course is geared to help new or potential business owners understand concepts vital to start-up success by covering six critical business areas. Two sessions will be held in October.  The first session, co-sponsored by the SBDC and Chesapeake College is Thursday, October 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Room AUD-01 of the Performing Arts Center at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills, MD.  The second is Friday, October 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Commons of Salisbury University. Using a provided business plan template a business counselor discusses the importance and basics of writing a business plan. An insurance specialist will help determine insurance needs. An attorney provides information on forming a corporation, and legal reasons to use different types of business structures. A marketing expert shares marketing plan ideas and 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. This wonderful opportunity to obtain a wealth of information from these professionals is all in one day for one low price. This class is held each month at one of the SBDC Eastern Region locations. The fee at Chesapeake College is $46, including lunch and materials.  The deadline for registration is Monday, October 18.  To register for this session, call Michelle Jonczak at 410-827-5304 or toll-free at 888-852-6712, or email mjonczak@chesapeake.edu. The fee at Salisbury University is $40, including lunch and materials.  The deadline for registration is Tuesday, October 19.  To register, call Terry Cohen at 410-543-6516, or email tecohen@salisbury.edu. For more information about SBDC training programs, visit www.salisbury.edu/community/sbdc.