Start Your Own Business Class

October 7, 2019

Students will receive an overview of the business selection process and hear from current business owners. Students will learn the basics of the business plan format, steps to make your business plan better and an overview of the necessary factors for developing a business plan.

October 10, 2019

Successful entrepreneurs need to know the ins and outs of their target market. In this session students will learn how to analyze market information and help develop an understanding of what their business opportunities are.

October 14, 2019

How should you organize your new business – sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited partnership, corporation, “s” corporation, or limited liability company? How does that impact your tax liability? Your Attorney and Accountant are two of the key members of your “Team” and their information is part of the foundation of establishing a successful start-up.

October 17, 2019

This class will go on tours of several businesses in our community. To start, we will meet at Kari’s Bridal, then go over to ValuNet and Ken’s Sharpening, then to downtown Emporia where we will visit Chi Em Eats and Mulready’s.

October 21, 2019

Location, Location, Location can be an important part of building a successful business. This class will focus on how to find a location that is appropriate, what rules and regulations you need to know and then how to protect that investment with a key team member, your Insurance Agent.

October 24, 2019

This session is held at ESU, Cremer Hall, 2nd Floor – Information on cash flow projections and learning how to locate, negotiate and maintain sources of money to get you started and help you expand your business. Topics include identifying how much you need, loans versus investments, funding sources and what to do after you receive your financing.

October 28, 2019

E-Commerce is the fastest growing segment of our economy. It allows even the smallest business to reach a global audience with proper products and message at a minimum cost. This class will focus on the core basics of how and why to set up an e-commerce website & understand how businesses can use social networking sites to their advantage. Marketing – it is important to maximize your marketing results and avoid the most common mistakes made in opening a business. Learn what to do “before you start”. Identify key things to accomplish with your marketing.

November 4, 2019

Most employers agree the toughest part of being an employer is finding and keeping good employees. Understand the importance of consistent business practices to your daily operation and the result to your bottom line. A growing business needs to have appropriate expansion policies in place to motivate key employees and know-how in handling common business problems. Get tips and advice on motivating key employees, profits centers and common business problems.

November 7, 2019

Now is your opportunity to take Five minutes and share your business plan with the class. Your goal is to apply all of the topics discussed that are important to your successful launch and share with us your vision.

December 12, 2019

Hosted by Emporia Main Street. Learn how to integrate your business and your plan with local resources, including Emporia Main Street, Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Development Center, City of Emporia, Regional Development Association, Media – The Emporia Gazette, KVOE, KISS, The Wave, The Shopper, Emporia State University – June Coleman-Hull “Hire a Hornet”. Main Street to provide business information packet – BEC, bank information, incentives, Network Kansas information and more.