The Fundamentals of Starting a Business Seminar Scheduled in Standish

To be held at Michigan Works!, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. July 29, 2010

June 22, 2010
By: O. J. Cunningham

Standish, MI - June 22, 2010 - The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) is pleased to offer a free Fundamentals of Starting a Business seminar at Michigan Works!, 4480 W M-61 in Standish from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. July 29, 2010.

The seminar is for those who would like to start a small business or for those who would like to become acquainted with community and business resources.

Topics include what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, the business plan and why you need one, licenses and permits, funding and the myth of "free money," as well as resources available to help set up your business.

For more information about MI-SBTDC, resources, other seminars, or to register for this free seminar online, go to www.misbtdc.org/training or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-registration is required.

Seminar sponsors are Michigan Works! and the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center.

The MI-SBTDC is a partner program of the U.S. Small Business Administration and provides confidential, no-cost business counseling services, training and research for Michigan's new business ventures, existing small businesses, expanding businesses, new technology companies, and innovators.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance by calling (989) 686-9597.

About the MI-SBTDC -- The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center provides counseling, training and market research for Michigan's new business ventures, existing small businesses, expanding new businesses and new technology companies.

The MI-SBTDC is located at The Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As host of the MI-SBTDC State Headquarters, the Seidman College of Business oversees the twelve-region MI-SBTDC network. Entrepreneurs and small business owners may access the services of their nearest MI-SBTDC by calling (616) 331-7480 or visiting www.misbtdc.org.