Free Small Business Seminar at Library

From learning the basics of book keeping to writing a business plan, small business owners can learn a little bit of everything at the upcoming Business KIT seminar being held on Saturday Jan. 7 at the Austin Davis Library, located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa.

This free event from 10am-5pm is being hosted by Hillsborough County's Small Business Center and Economic Development office.

All business, all day is the motto of Saturday's event. The goal is to give the basics to small, minority or women-owned businesses that are just starting out or want to expand.

Saturday's event will be an all day workshop, including speakers and practical lessons on starting your business, preparing a business plan, Small Business Administration programs, loans and financing, managing your money, and marketing.

The county's small business center has been conducting the seminars throughout the community for years and they are often quite popular.

"Anybody who would like to start a new business or expand their business can benefit," said Rick Janson, training coordinator for the county office.

The two speakers at the event will be business counselors Jennifer Whelihan and Rita Sauri.

The library workshops are special because instead of coming into the county's small business information center and talking specially about their own business plans, they can get in depth information about the entirety of starting a business and running it, Sauri said.

There are 20 seats available for Saturday's seminar. Registration is required. To register call: 813-914-4028 or register online www.sbic.hillsboroughcounty.org

If You Want To Go:

What: Business KIT seminar

When: Saturday Jan. 7, 10am-5pm (bring your own lunch)

Where: Austin Davis Library, located at 17808 Wayne Road in Odessa.