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Small Business Workshops Being Offered

AUBURN — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting the workshop, "How to Start a Small Business" in the coming months. The SBDC at Auburn University provides counseling and training on an extensive list of business topics of concern to the small business owner.

This information-packed program covers an extensive list of topics of concern to small business owners including, but not limited to, start-up procedures, business planning, financing, marketing, employee relations, taxes, licensing, and special interests of the attendees. Resource materials will be provided. This outreach program is designed and conducted by the Director of the Small Business Development Center at Auburn University. The SBDC is partially funded by the U. S. Small Business Administration.

The workshop will be offered on

January 4, 2005
February 21, 2005
March 21, 2005
April 18, 2005

Location: Room 152 Lowder Business Building on the campus of Auburn University (5 story building with a copper dome, located on the corner of Magnolia and Donahue Streets)

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Small Business Development Center has been approved to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to eligible individuals who register and attend these programs. Many individuals accumulate CEUs and utilize them for job advancement as acknowledgment of continuing education. A record of CEUs awarded will be maintained by Auburn University and transcripts are available upon request.

For additional information about this program or other services of AU's SBDC, contact Dr. Jackie Di Pofi, Director SBDC, at (334) 844-4220, (334) 844-4268 (FAX), email jdipofi@business.auburn.edu or visit the website at
http://www.business.auburn.edu/sbdc/.

SBDCs are supported by the U. S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of the SBDC's affiliated entities. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBDC at Auburn University to make arrangements. This material is based on work supported by the U. S. Small Business Administration. Any opinions, finding, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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About this topic:
CONTACT: Dr. Jackie DI Pofi
Director, Small Business Development Center
334-844-4220
e-mail: jdipofi@business.auburn.edu