Business workshop slated

Area residents interested in beginning their own business are encouraged to attend a free two-hour "How to Start Your Own Business" workshop from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Greyhound Room of the Administration Building at Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.

This workshop is for persons who are thinking about starting their own business or are curious about what it takes to do so.

Participants will learn what they will need to consider when beginning their own business and what services are available to assist them. The seminar will address business planning; startup considerations; forms of business ownership; licensing and registration considerations; marketing considerations; financial factors; sources of capital; and business assistance available. Presenters will be members of the Kansas Small Business Development Center counseling staff.

There is no fee for the session, but registration is required at least two days prior to the event.

To register by phone, call the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Pittsburg State University, (620) 235-4921; or mail or fax name, address and phone number to the KSBDC at PSU. (Fax: (620) 235-4919; mail: KSBDC, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan., 66762).

For more information, contact the KSBDC at PSU (620) 235-4921.