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      <title> Spring 2012 Small Business Resource Conference (Biloxi), Friday, May 18, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, May 18, 2012 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FREE to attend or Vendor Display Tables Available:  Please register at www.innovatems.com or call 228-392-9741
Breakout session seminars will be: SBA Loan Seminar, Government Contracting, QuickBooks &amp; POS Overview, Making Technology Decisions for Your Business, Using Social Media to Build Your Business, Intellectual Property Issues for Small Businesses. &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320057"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320057</link>
      <category>Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center</category>
      <author>Business Training: GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 13:10:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Grenada), Friday, May 18, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Elizabeth Jones Library, Grenada County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, May 18, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320083"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320083</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Elizabeth Jones Library, Grenada County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:32:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan  (Olive Branch), Monday, May 21, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, May 21, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320121"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320121</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:34:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan  (Tupelo), Monday, May 21, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, May 21, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320084"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320084</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:21:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Senatobia), Tuesday, May 22, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Tate County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320122"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320122</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Tate County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:36:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Yazoo City), Tuesday, May 22, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, Rick's Memorial Library, Yazoo City&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Iron Holmes&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320038"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320038</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, Rick's Memorial Library, Yazoo City</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 08:42:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Hattiesburg), Tuesday, May 22, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JCJC MSBDC, University of Southern Mississippi, Trent Lott Business Center, Hattiesburg&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Gary Suddith, Director, JCJC MSBDC&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Jones County Junior College, USM&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=23320010"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=23320010</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jones County Junior College</category>
      <author>Business Training: JCJC MSBDC, University of Southern Mississippi, Trent Lott Business Center, Hattiesburg</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:43:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan  (Hernando), Wednesday, May 23, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320123"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320123</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:06:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Oxford), Wednesday, May 23, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320085"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320085</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:21:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Tupelo), Thursday, May 24, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320086"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320086</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:22:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Management for a Small Business (Jackson), Thursday, May 24, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Managing a Business&lt;br /&gt;Key managment issues and problems will be discussed including: personnel management, time management, cashflow management. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Iron Holmes&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320048"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320048</link>
      <category>Managing a Business</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:44:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Holly Springs), Monday, May 28, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, May 28, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320087"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320087</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:22:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Biloxi), Tuesday, May 29, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminolog; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Connie Whitt, Business Counselor, GC MSBDC&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320054"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320054</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center</category>
      <author>Business Training: GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:17:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Basics of Exporting (Raymond), Tuesday, May 29, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;HCC MSBDC/ITC, Eagle Ridge Conference Center, 3rd Floor&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, May 29, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Managing a Business&lt;br /&gt;Why should I export?  We will discuss if your product is exportable; how do I export and what questions should I answer before I export.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Jim Harper&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10320015"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=10320015</link>
      <category>Managing a Business</category>
      <category>Hinds Community College</category>
      <author>Business Training: HCC MSBDC/ITC, Eagle Ridge Conference Center, 3rd Floor</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:20:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> SBA Mississippi Statewide HUBZONE Outreach Conference (Pearl River Resort, Choctaw), Thursday, May 31, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Pearl River Resort, Choctaw&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Click on event title to see .PDF flyer for more information.  ***SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER ONLINE at http://events.sba.gov/eventmanagement/EventListing.aspx?state=MS, or call the Mississippi SBA Office at (601) 965-4378, ext. 10, 13 or 14 if you have questions.***&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Presented by the Mississippi U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office&lt;br /&gt;Did you know the Federal Government is the world's largest buyer of goods and services? In 2011, more than $98.3 million* in goods and services were purchased from Mississippi HUBZone certified small businesses. If you are interested in the HUBZONE Program, then you are highly encouraged to attend this free event. This special event is solely for Mississippi firms WHO ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING for HUBZone certification AND training for those WHO ARE ALREADY CERTIFIED in the HUBZone Program. Also, the principal place of business must be located in a designated HUBZone in the state of Mississippi with minimum 35% employee residency requirement in a HUBZone.  &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=1320230"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=1320230</link>
      <category>MSBDC State Office</category>
      <author>Business Training: Pearl River Resort, Choctaw</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 09:01:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Canton), Thursday, May 31, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, Madison County WIN Job Center, Madison County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, May 31, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Sydney Brown&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320045"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320045</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, Madison County WIN Job Center, Madison County</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 11:03:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Grenada), Friday, June 01, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Elizabeth Jones Library, Grenada County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, June 01, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Mr. James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320091"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320091</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Elizabeth Jones Library, Grenada County</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:32:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Olive Branch), Monday, June 04, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 04, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320111"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320111</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:53:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Tupelo), Monday, June 04, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 04, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320088"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320088</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:31:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Walls), Tuesday, June 05, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Walls), Walls&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 05, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320124"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320124</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Walls), Walls</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:42:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Emergency Preparednesss for Small Business (Philadelphia), Tuesday, June 05, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Neshoba Business Enterprise Center, Suite 101, Philadelphia&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 05, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Managing a Business&lt;br /&gt;This informative workshop will help small business owners receive information regarding Mississippi Disaster Asisstance.  Topics will include  steps to take when faced with a disaster.  1. Contact a Mississippi Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) counselor if you need help in preparing and packaging disaster assistance forms. To find the closest MSBDC office near you, please visit Contact a Counselor on our website or call 1-800-725-7232 (In Mississippi only). 

2. Howo to be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, contact Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585 for people with speech or hearing disabilities. 

3. How to find the locations of a U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Recovery Centers or the loan application process please call 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for people with speech or hearing disabilities), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Business owners who are unable to visit a center can obtain loan information and application forms by calling SBA's Customer Service Center at 800.659.2955, or 800.877.8339 for the hearing impaired, e-mailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov , or by visiting SBA's Web site at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. Businesses can also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure Web site at http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/loans-grants/small-business-loans/disaster-loans.

4. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency http://www.msema.org/. 

5. For questions on unemployment due to a disaster contact www.mesc.state.ms.us or 1-800-844-3577. 

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Ronald B. Westbrook, Director, ECCC MSBDC&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=26320016"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=26320016</link>
      <category>Managing a Business</category>
      <category>East Central Community College</category>
      <author>Business Training: Neshoba Business Enterprise Center, Suite 101, Philadelphia</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:58:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Oxford), Wednesday, June 06, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 06, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320089"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320089</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:31:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Southaven), Wednesday, June 06, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 06, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320125"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320125</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:47:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Batesville), Thursday, June 07, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 07, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 

For location directions, please call Batesville Public Library, 662-563-1038.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Mr. James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320090"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320090</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Think Like an Entrepreneur (Biloxi), Thursday, June 07, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 07, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Financing&lt;br /&gt;Have a business idea?  Wonder how to analyze the idea for revenue potential?  This seminar helps entreprenenurs understand the processes to use to conceptualize and analyze a business idea into a business venture. Once an entrepreneur understands the process of analyzing a business venture, they are able to repeat the process until they find a successful business venture.  The seminar is taught by a person who has analyzed hundreds of business ideas, and started and sold multiple businesses.  &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Steve Whitt, Executive Director, The Innovation Center&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: GC SBDC&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320036"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320036</link>
      <category>Financing</category>
      <category>Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center</category>
      <author>Business Training: GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:19:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Jackson), Thursday, June 07, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 07, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Iron Holmes&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320039"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320039</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:59:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Cosmetology Annual Conference), Monday, June 11, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 11, 2012 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business or helping someone with their business but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to starting a business. Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320092"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320092</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Columbus), Tuesday, June 12, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;MSU MSBDC, Golden Triangle WIN Job Center, Columbus&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 12, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include regulations such as licenses and permits, legal forms of business ownership, basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential, lending terminology, outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Hamp Beatty&lt;br /&gt;MSU-SBDC
190 N Bost
Suite 406
Mississippi State, MS  39762-5288
662-325-8684&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=8320011"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=8320011</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Mississippi State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: MSU MSBDC, Golden Triangle WIN Job Center, Columbus</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:02:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Ellisville), Tuesday, June 12, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JCJC MSBDC, Howard Technology Park, Ellisville&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 12, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Crystal Nail&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=23320011"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=23320011</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jones County Junior College</category>
      <author>Business Training: JCJC MSBDC, Howard Technology Park, Ellisville</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:43:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Meridian), Wednesday, June 13, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;MSU MSBDC, East MS Business Development Corporation, Meridian&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 13, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Doc Braswell and Sonny Fisher&lt;br /&gt;EMBDC
Meridian Community College
1901 Front Street
Suite A
Meridian, MS  39301
601-693-1306&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=8320014"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=8320014</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Mississippi State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: MSU MSBDC, East MS Business Development Corporation, Meridian</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan  (Olive Branch), Monday, June 18, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 18, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320126"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320126</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:51:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan  (Tupelo), Monday, June 18, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 18, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320093"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320093</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Jackson), Tuesday, June 19, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 19, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Sydney Brown&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320049"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320049</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Senatobia), Tuesday, June 19, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Tate County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 19, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320127"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320127</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Tate County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:52:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Oxford), Wednesday, June 20, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Mr. James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320094"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320094</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:35:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Hernando), Wednesday, June 20, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320128"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320128</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:54:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Batesville), Thursday, June 21, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 21, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).

For location directions, please call Batesville Public Library, 662-563-1038.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Mr. James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320095"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320095</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:35:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Biloxi), Thursday, June 21, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminolog; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Mitch McDowell, Business Counselor, GC MSBDC&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320037"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=3320037</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center</category>
      <author>Business Training: GC MSBDC, The Innovation Center, Biloxi</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Jackson), Thursday, June 21, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 21, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Iron Holmes&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320046"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320046</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, MS E-Center, Hinds County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:46:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Grenada), Friday, June 22, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Elizabeth Jones Library, Grenada County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, June 22, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320096"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320096</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Elizabeth Jones Library, Grenada County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:55:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Southaven), Monday, June 25, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Northwest Mississippi Community College, DeSoto Center, Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 25, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320129"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320129</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: Northwest Mississippi Community College, DeSoto Center, Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:57:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Holly Springs), Monday, June 25, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 25, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320097"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320097</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:36:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Decatur), Monday, June 25, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;ECCC  Workforce Development Center, Conference Room, Decatur&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, June 25, 2012 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. 

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Ronald B. Westbrook, Director, ECCC MSBDC&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=26320017"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=26320017</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>East Central Community College</category>
      <author>Business Training: ECCC  Workforce Development Center, Conference Room, Decatur</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 10:18:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Walls), Tuesday, June 26, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Walls), Walls&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 26, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320130"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320130</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Walls), Walls</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:59:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Lexington), Tuesday, June 26, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, Lexington&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 26, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Sydney Brown&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320040"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320040</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, Lexington</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Hattiesburg), Tuesday, June 26, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JCJC MSBDC, University of Southern Mississippi, Trent Lott Business Center, Hattiesburg&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, June 26, 2012 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Gary Suddith, Director, JCJC MSBDC&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Jones County Junior College, USM&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=23320012"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=23320012</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jones County Junior College</category>
      <author>Business Training: JCJC MSBDC, University of Southern Mississippi, Trent Lott Business Center, Hattiesburg</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:44:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan  (Hernando), Wednesday, June 27, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 27, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e., industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (for MS area codes only).

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320131"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320131</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC-Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:03:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Introduction To Exporting (Oxford), Wednesday, June 27, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, June 27, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Managing a Business&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in getting new customers for your business, but don't know where to begin? This seminar outlines the basic steps to exporting your product or service. Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in getting new customers for your business by exporting. A International Trade Specialist, Glenn Ferreri,  from the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) is co-sponsoring and co-presenting this program with the University of Mississippi Small Business Development Center, and will be available after the program for counseling. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Glenn Ferreri, U.S. Department of Commerce, Mississippi Export Assistance Center&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320098"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320098</link>
      <category>Managing a Business</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, Training Room, Lafayette County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:01:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Tupelo), Thursday, June 28, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320099"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320099</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Small Business - First Steps (Canton), Thursday, June 28, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;JSU MSBDC, Madison County WIN Job Center, Madison County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, June 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Sydney Brown&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320041"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=16320041</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>Jackson State University</category>
      <author>Business Training: JSU MSBDC, Madison County WIN Job Center, Madison County</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:01:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Tupelo), Monday, July 02, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, July 02, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320052"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320052</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC Business Assistance Center-Tupelo, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:52:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Batesville), Friday, July 06, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, July 06, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 

For location directions, please call Batesville Public Library, 662-563-1038.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Mr. James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320012"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320012</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:51:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Starting a Business - First Steps (Tupelo), Friday, July 13, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, New Life Church, Tupelo&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, July 13, 2012 &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320140"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320140</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, New Life Church, Tupelo</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:16:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Batesville), Friday, July 20, 2012 </title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, July 20, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).

For location directions, please call Batesville Public Library, 662-563-1038.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Mr. James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320016"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2320016</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <category>University of Mississippi</category>
      <author>Business Training: UMSBDC, First Regional Library (Batesville), Panola County</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:51:58 GMT</pubDate>
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