This course will teach participants key considerations that need to be evaluated prior to deciding whether or not to start your own business.

Topics to be covered:

• Entrepreneurship
• Advantages and disadvantages of owning a business
• Primary motivations
• Key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
  
• Research process
• Business plan
• Financing
• Administrative tasks
• Employment choices, business model comparisons & fear
• Resources

Instructor:   Stephen Maeker

Class fee:     $20 per person        Pre-registration is required;  seating is limited.