Start Your Own Business Class

October 10, 2022

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 13, 2022

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 17, 2022

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 20, 2022

This class will go on tours of several businesses in our community. Class will meet at Emporia Main Street that evening (727 Commercial Street).

October 24, 2022

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 27, 2022

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.

November 3, 2022

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, 2022

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 10, 2022

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 15, 2022

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. Main Street to provide business information packet – BEC, bank information, incentives, Network Kansas information and more.

Location TBA.