As a part of the City’s “Backing Business” initiative, the City of Hollywood’s Office of Communications, Marketing + Economic Development has partnered with Broward SCORE to provide educational and advisory services, free of charge, to City residents and small business owners through December 2020. Simple Steps For Starting A Business, a 4-session virtual workshop series, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on October 1, 8, 15 and 22 via ZOOM, and is aimed to help the City’s economy grow during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participants will learn the intricate groundwork of creating the foundation for a new business. Topics to be covered include:
- Myths & Realities of Entrepreneurship
- Assessing Your Skills & Experience
- Know Your Options: Different Types of Businesses
- Making It Legal
- Business Plan Basics
- Refining Your Business Idea
- Knowing Your Customer: Conducting Market Research
- Doing Competitive Research
- Branding Your Business
- Developing A Marketing Plan
- Social Media Marketing
- Pricing Products or Services
- Financial Planning