Business Basics Seminar Teaches What to Do Before Putting Out the "Open for Business Sign"

PLATTSBURGH, NY (07/06/2009)(readMedia)-- The North Country Small Business Development Center is offering a seminar for individuals who want to start their own business but do not know where to begin. The seminar will provide information about what to do before hanging up an "open for business" sign.

In cooperation with ComLinks Women's Entrepreneurial Business Center, OneWorkSource Malone and the Franklin County Industrial Development Agency, the North Country SBDC will present this Business Basics seminar at ComLinks, 343 West Main St., Malone, on Tuesday, July 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Presented by Rick Leibowitz, North Country SBDC regional director, and Andy Allison, North Country SBDC business advisor, this seminar will discuss the steps needed to start a business and will answer such questions as "When should I register my company?" and "Do I need a federal ID number?"

Prospective business owners will learn about writing a business plan, which is a guide for the start-up phase and a list of goals as the business grows. Leibowitz and Allison will also explain how to research potential markets for a new product or service and how to evaluate the chance of business success before investing money.

Entrepreneurs will also receive an overview of financing options available to new businesses, including information on Small Business Administration loan guarantees, what a banker looks for when evaluating a business loan application, alternative lenders and other financing options.

The seminar is free and open to the public. Pre-registration by July 20 is strongly encouraged as seating is limited. To register, contact the North Country SBDC by calling 518-564-2042, or register by e-mail to sbdc@plattsburgh.edu.

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About North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

The North Country (Plattsburgh) SBDC works one on one in a confidential setting with emerging, existing, and expanding entrepreneurs. SBDC staff provides these services at no cost to clients in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and Warren counties. The North Country SBDC is part of a statewide program funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the state of New York. Visit the North Country SBDC online at http://www.NorthCountrySBDC.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Rick Leibowitz, Regional Director

North Country Small Business Development Center

rick.leibowitz@plattsburgh.edu

(518) 564-2042