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Start, Run, Grow Your Business Program

Sponsored by Palo Alto Software, State of Oregon Broadband Project, and the Lane SBDC.

A Proven Online Course for Successful Self-Employment

Learn at your own speed to plan and start a new business, or grow an existing business. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and the basics of starting a business.

Start, Run, Grow Covers All of the Key Elements

What is an entrepreneur?
What are some of the legal issues you'll face?
How do you forecast sales and expenses?
How do you build a team?
What are the tax implications for your business?
Who is your target market, and how do you reach them?
What type of financing is right for your business?
How to get visitors to your website and keep them coming back?
How do you use your business plan to manage your business?

Course Materials and Cost

LivePlan online software: walks you through the entire business planning process.
The Plan-As-You-Go Business Plan, by Tim Berry, Entrepreneur Press
3 Weeks to Startup, by Tim Berry and Sabrina Parsons, Entrepreneur Press
The Art of the Start, by Guy Kawasaki, Portfolio Press
12 modules with video, PowerPoint, textbooks, and personal advising

Additional Features offered only through the Small Business Development Program

1:1 Advising and guidance throughout the course: on site, video, email, phone
Student only website with additional materials.
Individual help with business planning and projects.

Who to Contact

James Burke, instructor/advisor,а burkej@lanecc.edu or 541.942.7941

Lane Community College Small Business Development Center, lccbizcenter@lanecc.edu or 541.463.6200

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Lane SBDC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Service Provider.