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Small Business Workshops

Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27th & 28th
Four Class: 9 AM to Noon & 1-4 PM Both Days

If you are thinking of starting a business or would like to recreate an existing one to be more successful, sign up for one or all of these lively interactive workshops with James DunnJames Dunn, Instructor - Small Business Workshops. This popular dynamic instructor from Seattle's Washington CASH returns to Lopez for these NEW workshops. Participants will gain insights on creating a sustainable business, and craft one-page marketing, financial, and operational plans. There wil be 4 individual classes, each costing $20, or take them all for $55 (for a breakdown of session content, please see below). Preregistration required through the Lopez Island Family Resource Center @ 468-4117. See more details more under Library Event calendar or visit www.lifrc.org.

Friday, Jan 27th - 9:00 AM- Noon: Create a Business Development Plan

Instructor: James Dunn
What product or service will you sell?
What are you really selling?
What big problem will you solve?
What is your solution to that big problem?
What is unique about your solution?
Who will you sell this solution to?

Fee: $20 (or $55 for taking all 4 sessions offered in Small Business Workshop Series) 

Contact LIFRC @ 468-4117 or email: lifrc@rockisland.com to register or with questions. More info available @www.lifrc.org.

Friday, Jan 27th - 1:00 PM - 4 PM: Create a Financial Plan

Instructor: James Dunn
What does it cost to produce your products or services? What will your monthly expenses be? How many sales do you need to make to break even? What is your projected monthly sales total? How can you become profitable? How can you scale and grow your business?

Fee: $20 (or $55 for taking all 4 sessions offered in Small Business Workshop Series)

Contact LIFRC @ 468-4117 or lifrc@rockisland.com to register or with questions. More info available @www.lifrc.org.

Saturday, Jan 28th - 9:00 AM- Noon: Create a Marketing Plan

Instructor: James Dunn
What product or service will you sell?
What will your pricing be?
Where will you place your products or services?
What promotions will you use?
Who will your ideal customers be?

Fee: $20 (or $55 for taking all 4 sessions offered in Small Business Workshop Series)

Contact LIFRC @ 468-4117 or lifrc@rockisland.com to register or with questios. More info available @www.lifrc.org.

Saturday, Jan 28th - 9:00 AM- Noon: Create a Business Operations Plan

Instructor: James Dunn
How will you keep your business records?
What licenses will you need?
What taxes do you have to pay?
What legal entity should you use?
What kinds of insurance do you need?

Fee: $20 (or $55 for taking all 4 sessions offered in Small Business Workshop Series)

Contact LIFRC @ 468-4117 or lifrc@rockisland.com to register or with questions. More info available @www.lifrc.org.

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