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"How to Start and Operate a Small Business" at Phoenixville Public Library

Thinking of starting your own business? Phoenixville Public Library will present a seminar, “How to Start and Operate a Small Business”, on Thursday, January 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Library’s Community Education Room. Frank Farmer, Executive Director of the Small Business Assistance Center at Kutztown University, will be the speaker.

The seminar is designed to familiarize entrepreneurs with the concepts and terminology needed for the start-up and daily operation of a small business. Topics will include: selecting a business structure, fictitious name registration, the use of a business plan, liability insurance, how to obtain financing, accounting systems, tax liability, and IRS rules and penalties.

Cost of the seminar is $5.00, payable at the door. A networking event with light refreshments will be held prior to the seminar from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.

This event is sponsored by the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce and Chester County SCORE, and is open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 610-933-3070 or register online at www.phoenixvillechamber.org.
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