The Journal

The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center and the Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez are sponsoring a half-day workshop, “Starting Your Business,” on Thursday, Oct. 12.

The course is designed to help owners navigate the steps to take to start a successful business. Presenters include a small business specialist, Marketing Expert, Small Business Banker, an Attorney and an Accountant.

Topics to be covered include: Business Planning, Legal Structure, Taxes, Marketing and Market Research and Finance Options.

Fee for the workshop is $35 and includes lunch. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Welcome Center is located at 928 E. Main St. in Cortez.

To register on-line: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170370130.

Call 970-247-7009 for more information.