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In the News... Lake-Sumter Community College and SCORE to Offer Business Series on South Lake Campus LEESBURG - New and existing business owners will have the opportunity to share the experience of seasoned business professionals, when Lake-Sumter Community College teams with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) to offer its popular Small Business Series on the South Lake Campus. The five-part series, will start on May 4 and meet on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm, through May 18. The cost of each session is $11. The entire five-session Series is $36, a $19 saving. To understand how all aspects of management come together in a business plan, attendance at the full series is recommended. To register, call LSCC's Continuing Education office at 365-3556. May 4...Personal Considerations - Is this (starting a business) right for you? First steps to getting started...franchises, buying a business, insurance and more. Guest Speaker - Scott Hindman, Brown & Brown May 6Marketing - Researching the market, developing materials and designing a campaign. Guest Speaker - Alayne Reid- Jones, Marketing Consultant May 11...Legal and Tax Issues - Hear it from the experts. Guest Speakers - Charles Johnson, Attorney, and Richard Schultheis CPA May 13...Finding the Money - Types of financing available, a bankers perspective on lending and state taxes. Guest speakers from Bank of America and Florida Department of Revenue May 18...The Business Plan - Where it all comes together. Presenting the idea, estimating capital needs and projecting cash flow. |