Interested in starting a business? Three locations of The Seattle Public Library have a four-week workshop series called “First Step: Does Your Business Idea Make Sense?” It starts with a session on generating business ideas and personal readiness, and then helps you put together a business plan.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
- Week 1: Startup basics — ideas and personal readiness
- Week 2: Finding a market — product, marketing and market research
- Week 3: Getting paid — budgeting, sales and estimating costs
- Week 4: Putting it all together — cash flow, financial projections and breaking even
Library events are free and open to the public. Registration is recommended, visit www.cie-nw.org or call 425-243-7366. Plan to attend all four weeks for the best experience.
LOCATIONS AND DATES
Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., 206-733-9125.
Rainier Beach Branch, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., 206-386-1906.
Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S., 206-684-4711.
This series is co-sponsored by the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship.
For more information, call the Library at 206-386-4636, visit our Library to Business page, or Ask a Librarian.
