Starting or Expanding Your Business Series

In Partnership with the Salem State College Small Business Development Center

Considering starting a business, wish to expand or make an existing business more successful? Join us for these practical workshops presented by various area experts in conjunction with the Salem State College SBDC. These courses provide a general basic overview of various topics and are free of charge. Preregistration is required; call the Registrar's Office at 978-556-3700.  Seating is limited to 25 students. 

Using Social Media to Grow Your Business  NEW!

The explosion of online social networking is changing the way business relationships form and grow and altering how daily business is conducted.  Learn to use some of the social networks/sites available to small businesses such as Linked In, Facebook, Twitter, Citysearch, Yelp.com, MySpace and blogs, and start getting results for your company.  Speaker: Chris Clark of Cave Dog Studio

165 ESBD1088-NAA: W, 6-8pm, one eve, 1/20, Free, North Andover

Pricing Your Products and Services   NEW!

Learn about pricing concepts, the role of  pricing in a company's strategy and an easy four step process to determine pricing for your services or products on the basis of costs, customer goals, trends and competition.  Speaker: Jane Johnson, CPA and CMA of B2B CFO, Inc.

166 ESBD1089-NAA: W, 6-8pm, one eve, 3/3, Free, North Andover

Business Legal Structure:  Taxes and Liability

Ensure the smooth flow of your business by selecting the appropriate legal structure, obtaining permits and licenses, protecting business assets and knowing your responsibilitites as an employer.  Although formal legal advice cannot be offered, this workshop will provide guidelines for your venture.

167 ESBD1031-NAA: W, 6-8pm, one eve, 4/7, Free, North Andover

Financing Your Business Vision

Learn from a banker and a consultant how a lender looks at your loan request.  Credit quality, cash flow and collateral are key.  This presentation will focus on preparing your existing business or startup venture for financing.  Sources of capital, including SBA guaranteed bank loans, will be discussed.  Speaker:  Bob Viera, management consultant plus a banker

168 ESBD1053-NAA: W, 6-8pm, one eve, 5/5, Free, North Andover