Silicon Valley SCORE presents a series of workshops on how to start a business.

This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing a business idea and identifying the key factors that influence startup success. Startup Basics provides an overview of the skills and tools needed when deciding to start a business. In this session, clients learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for their business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.

Business Concept: The second portion of this workshop focuses on the business concept and step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, market, and competition. At the end of the Business Concept workshop segment, the client will be able to identify their target markets, describe their products and services, and collect key competitive information to support their feasibility plan.

This class is presented by a SCORE volunteer. Session one of a four part series.