How To Start A Business - Start Smart Workshop

How to Start a Business – Start Smart Workshops.

Are you curious about how to start a business? Have you already started and realize you may have missed a few things? Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form? Do you have lots of questions about how – or whether – to move forward?

We have information and resources to help.

In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the steps to a successful start, including registrations, regulations, and the components of sound business planning and financial projections. You’ll learn how to take a thorough 360° approach to viewing your business.

Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.

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Workshops & Events

Apr

18

Thu

Summer Hiring – Compliance Considerations and Tips for Success @ online

Tickets

Apr 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Experiencing an increase in demand during the summer can be exciting for small business owners, but finding the right hire to meet that demand can be challenging.

In this webinar, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of hiring a seasonal worker and the strategies you can use to hire the right employee fast while staying compliant with regulations. From posting job listings to on the job training, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the hiring process.

Learning objectives:

How and where to put your job postings
What new hire paperwork do you need
What to consider when determining Wages
The different types of employee classification
What to consider when training your employee

Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording

Our Partners

We are a member of The Virginia SBDC Network, the most extensive business development program in the Commonwealth. The VSBDC is a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center, and premier local host organizations throughout Virginia including James Madison University.

The Virginia SBDC Network is a member of and accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC).

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