People who own a business or who are interested in starting their own business will find valuable help at a workshop on Business Fundamentals, scheduled for 1-4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Braxton County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program, Three Step Jump Start, which helps small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop is being co-sponsored by the Braxton County Development Authority and will be held in the Braxton Technology Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, (off of Days Drive next the Braxton County Emergency Service Building).
Three Step Jump Start helps entrepreneurs and small business owners in West Virginia accelerate their potential success by learning the structure and services provided by WVSBDC. The first step is to view the Three Step Jump Start video on the agency’s website, www.wvsbdc.org.
“Sometimes it’s hard to even know where to start when thinking about owning a business,” said BCDA Program Manager Terrell Ellis. “Even after you’ve opened your business, it seems like there are always a thousand questions. A workshop like this will introduce people to the experts at the WVSBDC and what they can do to help.”
After viewing the online Three Step Jump Start video, individuals can attend the Business Fundamentals workshop, designed specifically for startups and new businesses. The workshop provides essential information on what an entrepreneur needs to know to start a business successfully. There is a $35-per-person fee for the workshop. Attendees can pay at the door the day of the event or pay online. Receipts from online payments should be printed and brought with attendees to the workshop the day of the event.
Registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call Samuel Payne at 304-553-2805 or email Samuel.F.Payne@wv.gov.
After completing the workshop, interested entrepreneurs or business owners may schedule a no-cost appointment with WVSBDC for one-on-one coaching sessions. The WVSBDC coaches provide assistance with business plan development, financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis and other services.
“The economic vitality of Braxton County is tied to how well our small businesses are doing,” said Jeff Lilly, president of the Braxton County Development Authority. “We are pleased to help sponsor this workshop and hope that people will take advantage of this great resource. If you own a business, or are thinking about opening one, the folks at the WVSBDC can answer your questions and help you be successful.”
The WVSBDC is part of the West Virginia Development Office and creates economic impact through offering entrepreneurs and small businesses cost-effective business coaching and technical assistance. The West Virginia SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The WVSBDC is an Accredited Member of America’s SBDC network.
