Conveniently Learn What It Takes to Open a Business
from The Comfort of Your Own Computer
Why is it so difficult to start a
successful business? One-third of new businesses fail in the first two years.
After four years, two-thirds of entrepreneurs close their doors. According
to the Small Business Administration, the three most common reasons start-ups
fail are lack of capital, lack of planning, and unrealistic expectations. No
one starts a business thinking it will fail. How do you know you and your ideas
can beat the odds?
The
ISBDC Online Business
Feasibility Workshop is your first step toward small business ownership
success. Every successful business is built on a sound foundation. This
internet based seminar helps students evaluate their business ideas with that
end in mind. Prepare yourself to create a sound
business plan, manage expectations, and increase your chances of accessing
capital.
Questions You Will Answer
- Do you posses the characteristics required to start a business?
- Do you have realistic expectations on what it is like to be self-employed?
- What is your current personal financial situation and how much money will your business need to get started?
- Who will buy your products or services and where should you direct your marketing?
- Is starting a business a calculated risk worth taking?
More Than Just An Online Lecture
The
ISBDC Online Business
Feasibility Workshop is based on the ISBDC Business Feasibility Workbook
available at all of our regional offices. A FREE electronic copy of this 60
page step-by-step workbook is available with enrollment. The complete workbook
is covered in this online
workshop.
Once
you’ve registered for the ISBDC
Online Business Feasibility Workshop, you can access
the presentation and course material whenever you need it. Complete half the
class today, and finished the other half next week. Even when you’re looking
for a refresher, simply revisit this site.
Workshop Agenda
- About The Step-By-Step Business Feasibility Process
- Identify Personal Objectives, Skills, and Resources
- Describe Your Business Idea and Requirements
- Develop A Sales Forecast
- Identify Start-Up Expenses
- Estimate Your 12-Month Operating Budget
- Put It All Together: Evaluate Business Feasibility
- Analyzing Your Results
Should I Consider a Classroom Workshops?
The
ISBDC Online Business
Feasibility Workshop is designed to help students who are unable to
attend a live ISBDC feasibility workshop. It is always advised to attend a live
workshop over an online alternative. Online presentations are no substitute for
the one-on-one attention available at each ISBDC seminar. To see if there are
any classes coming up in your area, click here.
If
the online alternative better suits your
needs, remember ISBDC Business Advisors are available to answer any of your
questions. To contact your closest ISBDC office, click here.
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