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Date Time Location Cost
9/9/20086:00 PM - 8:00 PM850 Georgia
Lamar University
$10 (or $25 for series of 4 classes)
Title: Startup Series: Business Start ChecklistCall 880-2367 to Register

The new Startup Series will take you from idea to business plan in just four sessions. Complete all four classes and you guarantee your own success! The first class in the series is the Business Start Checklist. Attend this class for an overview of what it takes to start a new business.


9/16/20086:00 PM - 8:00 PM850 Georgia
Lamar University
$10 (or $25 for series of 4 classes)
Title: Startup Series: How to Write a Business PlanCall 880-2367 to Register

A good business plan is the key to securing funding for your business venture, as well as a vital management tool for successful business operations. Last year Mr. Gibson, the instructor for this class, helped his clients secure more than $10 million in capital to start and grow their businesses. In this class he will explain the essentials of writing a strong business plan. Don’t miss this final of the startup series, How to Write a Business Plan.


9/17/20086:00 PM - 8:00 PM850 Georgia
Lamar University
FREE
Title: Women's Wealth Workshop/B>Call 880-2367 to Register

Now is the time to take control and live the financial life that you want. Learn how to handle everything you do with money--Spending, Saving, Debt Management, Investing. Empowerment information for women and a take away financial workbook to get Started!You will not want to miss this fun special class!


9/23/20086:00 PM - 8:00 PM850 Georgia
Lamar University
FREE
Title: Startup Series: Feasibility & Marketing PlanCall 880-2367 to Register

Before starting a business you need to determine whether the business is likely to succeed and you should plan how you will market the business. In this class you will learn these essential business management skills. In this class SBDC Director Dave Mulcahy will explain the basics of developing a feasibility and marketing plan for your business.


9/30/20086:00 PM - 8:00 PM850 Georgia
Lamar University
$10 (or $25 for series of 4 classes)
Title: Startup Series: Business Financial ProjectionsCall 880-2367 to Register

Accurate financial projections are essential to the success of any business venture. Don't miss this startup series class, Business Financial Projections, to learn to determine how much you will spend and how much you will make.


NEWS
5/16/2008
"What it Takes to be Stocked by Walmart"

Question: Is it possible for a small company to sell its products at Wal-Mart, or does Wal-Mart only carry name-brand merchandise from big companies? I have a line of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and would love to see them selling in Wal-Mart.

Answer: According to Lupe Castellano, store manager of the Wal-Mart on Sawdust Road in The Woodlands, WalMart is interested in products from small businesses and is particularly interested in products that are good for the environment. Full Story

3/23/2008
Successful Marketing Gets Results

Question: I often see stories about small businesses in the paper, and I wonder how those businesses got to be in the spotlight. I'd like some publicity for my business, too, but don't even know where to start. Any advice? Full Story