Business startup workshop offered in Fort Scott

Fort Scott residents interested in beginning their own business are encouraged to attend a free two-hour "How to Start Your Own Business" workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Fort Scott Community College Administration Building in the Greyhound Room, 2108 S. Horton St.

This workshop is for persons who are thinking about starting their own business, or who are just curious about what it takes to do so.

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Participants will learn what they will need to consider to begin their own business and what services are available to assist them. The seminar will address topics including: business planning; startup considerations; forms of business ownership; licensing and registration considerations; marketing considerations; financial factors; sources of capital; and business assistance available. Presenters for the workshop will be members of the Kansas Small Business Development Center counseling staff.

There is no fee for the session but advance registration is required at least two days prior to the event. To register by phone, call the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Pittsburg State University at (620) 235-4921. Late registrations will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested two weeks in advance. Please contact Cheryl Penn, KSBDC, (620)235-4921.