Kansas Small Business Development Center sets seminar

Area residents interested in beginning their own business are encouraged to attend a free two-hour "How to Start Your Own Business" workshop Thursday, Aug. 25.

The session is scheduled for 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Greyhound Room of the Administration Building at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 Horton.

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

Participants will learn what they will need to consider beginning 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 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. Or mail or fax your name, address and phone number to the KSBDC at PSU.

The fax number is (620) 235-4919, and the mailing address is KSBDC, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan., 66762.