REAL
Good business planning can minimize risk and save you from significant financial and professional losses resulting from an unprofitable business. Learn how to take a business idea, improve or expand an existing business, and "walk through" the following steps: Self-employment assessments, the business plan essentials, legal structures, community analysis, marketing research and feasibility, targeting the customer and meeting customer needs, analyzing the competition, taxes and licenses, utilizing professionals, computerized cash flow analysis, and financial feasibility.
"REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) is practical experience and advice for students of business," said Eric Larson, who owns several companies including Zoom Factor, Inc., his newest venture. "Book knowledge isn't enough to be successful. You need rubber-meets-the-road learning, and REAL provides that." Larson completed the REAL course in 2004.
This 4-week business planning class is offered at a cost of $65. Make a small investment of your time and money for increased business success and explore the opportunities and challenges of opening a business. For more information, call the Small Business Center at (828) 627-4512.
Eric Larson, of Stellar Media/Zoom Factor, Inc. and 2004 graduate of REAL.
