A workshop on Business Fundamentals is scheduled for 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Thursday, June 26 in Fayette County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three-Step Jump-Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The workshop will be held at the Oak Hill City Hall, 100 Kelly Avenue, Oak Hill, Three-Step Jump-Start helps entrepreneurs and small business owners in West Virginia accelerate their potential success by learning the structure and services provided by WVSBDC. The first step is to view the Three Step Jump Start video on the agency’s website, Individuals can then attend the Business Fundamentals workshop, designed specifically
for start-ups and new businesses. The workshop provides essential information on what an entrepreneur needs to know to start a business successfully. There is a $35-per-person fee for the workshop, and registration is recommended at least two days in advance. To register, call Jim Epling at (304)872-0020 or email James.E.Epling@wv.gov. After completing the workshop, interested entrepreneurs or business owners may schedule an appointment with WVSBDC for one-on-one coaching sessions. The WVSBDC coaches provide assistance with business plan development, financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis and other services.

The WVSBDC is part of the West Virginia Development Office and creates economic impact through offering entrepreneurs and small businesses cost-effective business coaching and technical assistance. The West Virginia SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The WVSBDC is an Accredited Member of America’s SBDC network.