Published: November 10, 2007 07:23 pm      

Licensing, small business workshop slated in Moorefield

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – To succeed with a start-up small business, many experts say, you need a sound idea that satisfies an identifiable need. “You also need a solid grounding in the nuts and bolts of licensing, organizing and financing your idea,” said Beth Ludewig, manager of the Potomac Highlands Small Business Development Center.

To that end, Ludewig will offer a “Licensing and Organizing your New Business” workshop on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Moorefield center. The workshop will provide simple, straight-forward, real-world guidance and up-to-date information about legal organization, insurance, financing options and other topics for start-up small businesses.

Space is limited. To register and for more information call Lacey Ball, program assistant, at (304) 434-8000, or toll free: (877) 982-2322.

“If you’re looking for the independence, flexibility and excitement that comes with turning your great idea into a profitable service or product,” Ludewig said, “we can show you how to channel your enthusiasm and hard work into nuts-and-bolts business strategies for success.”

The SBDC offers counseling and training for business owners and employees on issues ranging from marketing to accounting, from customer relations to software applications, and from sales strategies to government contracting.

The SBDC is a division of the West Virginia Development Office and works with colleges, universities and other host institutions to provide free business consulting and technical assistance at 15 statewide locations.

SBDC is a program supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a comprehensive and equal opportunity community and technical college .