Capitol Business Consultants will host several seminars in 2006 that will be primarily designed to be of interest to first time buyers of businesses and those interested in starting a new business. The presentation segment will be approximately sixty minutes, followed by a question and answer session.

Seminars will be conducted by a combination of presenters that will include a representative from Capitol Business Consultants and a representative from the Small Business Administration, an area business banker, attorney and accountant.

See the Round Table Meeting section on the Start-Up Businesses page for information on how individuals interested in purchasing a business or starting a business can have a private meeting, without charge, with these same professionals.

Topics covered in the seminars include:

How to Value a Business.
How to Evaluate a Franchise Business.
How to Prepare a Business Plan and Operations Manual.

State and Federal Requirements -

         Licenses and reports required and how to file.
Incorporate Your Business and Other Organizational Options.

SBA Loans - Types of loans available and how to apply.
SBA Programs Available to Small Businesses.
Commercial Bank Loans - Limits, benefits and terms.
Bank Line of Credit - How to apply for and use properly.

Basic Accounting for Small Businesses.
Evaluating Leasing virus Purchasing Major Business Assets.
Business Management Software Programs.

Employee and Supplier Contracts - What to consider.
Employee Benefits - What is required, optional and how to administer.
Benefits Available for Owner and Operators of Small Businesses.
The Major Reasons Why Businesses Fail.

Benefits of Membership in area Chambers and Business Associations.
Advertising and Promoting Your Business.
Web Sites - The components of an effective web site.

Schedule of Seminars:

To be announced.