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JumpStart - Workshop 5: Business Launch Panel

Sep
19
2024
Thu, Sep 19 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This event has been canceled

Topic: Business Basics

Business Launch is designed to help you understand how to successfully launch a new business, presented by a panel of expert guest speakers representing expertise in business law, taxes, insurance, and government requirements.

In this workshop you will hear from a panel of experts to:

  • Learn the City of Philadelphia licensing, zoning, and inspection requirements
  • Understand the different types of legal entities and how to choose a legal structure for your business
  • Learn the basics of small business tax requirements and accountability
  • Learn about insurance for small businesses

This workshop is part of our JumpStart series: a low cost, five-week webinar series that helps prospective business owners increase their chances for success and reduce the risks associated with starting a business. Register here and on the other individual workshop pages to pick and choose the webinars that most interest you, -OR- register for the entire series for a discounted registration fee at the JumpStart Full Series page.

The JumpStart Series workshops:

  • Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Before You Start: Learn how to move from employee to business owner
  • Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Market Research: Teaches how to assess the feasibility of your business ideas
  • Thursday, September 5, 2024 - Financial Analysis: Provides financial basics critical to business success
  • Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Business Plan: Helps business owners plan for growth and profitability
  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Business Launch Panel: Understand the legal, financial, insurance, employment and tax requirements

Each class is held 6:00 - 8:00PM. Registration for individual classes will close day-of at 5:00PM.


Limited financial aid is available to those who qualify. To apply, complete the business training scholarship application below before registering. Course fees are non-refundable.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact us at (215) 790-9232 to arrange.


Fee: $ 35.00

This required fee holds your place in the class and is non-refundable. Limited financial assistance is available to those who qualify; complete the linked application before registering.

Phone: 215-790-9232

Location

Women's Business Enterprise Center--East (WBEC-East)
Suite 500
123 S Broad St, Suite 500 Philadelphia, PA 19109