Start Your Business
 
Is owning a small business a good fit for me? What are the steps for starting a business? Will I need funding? What are potential sources of funding? Robin Suomi, a small business specialist, and Arthur Thompson, an insurance specialist, will answer these and other questions essential for successfully starting a small business. Highlights will include:

• Entrepreneurial traits
• Taxes and licensing
• Business plan development
• Sources of financing
• Marketing
• Insurance

 Presenters:     Robin Suomi, Executive Director
                       Loudoun Small Business Development Center
 
                       Arthur Thompson, Principal
                       Keyser Thompson Insurance Agency, Inc.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

The George Washington University Virginia Science & Technology Campus
20101 Academic Way (Exploration Hall, Room 101)
Ashburn, VA 20147

Fee:  $10 if register online; $15 at the door
Those who pay at the door are not guaranteed seating or handouts.
Registration questions: 703-430-7222
 

Loudoun SBDC Refund Policy: As a general policy, there are no refunds. If an emergency occurs and you notify Loudoun SBDC prior to the seminar, credit may be given toward a future seminar, good for up to 6 months. If no prior notice is given, no refunds or credits will be issued. If the Loudoun SBDC cancels a seminar, registrants may choose to apply their payment to a future seminar or request a refund.