Learn How to Start Your Own Business at Saint Louis University’s Entrepreneur Workshop Sept. 29

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Jeanne Rhodes
Phone: 314.977.3850
rhodesj2@slu.edu

September 12, 2006

Statistics show that a majority of entrepreneurs and small business owners don’t come from a business or technology background. However, they all started with a new idea or invention and turned it into a success story.

Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn how to take their ideas from concept to reality on Friday, Sept. 29 at Saint Louis University’s 50 Steps in 50 Days to Starting a Business. Experts from SLU’s John Cook School of Business Center for Entrepreneurial Studies will present key information and answer questions about starting a small business. Topics include:

The entrepreneurial mindset
Breaking through the wall of fear
Personal assessment and timing for starting a business
10 tips for entrepreneurial success
Where to get start-up money
Developing a business plan

WHO: Kevin A. Schulte and Jerome A. Katz, Ph.D., Smurfit Stone Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business

WHAT: 50 Steps in 50 Days to Starting a Business

WHEN: 12:30 -2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 (2:30 – 4:30 p.m. follow-on session)

WHERE: McDonnell Douglas Hall, Room 0001, 3450 Lindell Blvd.

INFO: Non-student cost is $60 (includes lunch and follow-on session); Student cost is $5 (additional $15 for lunch and $5 for follow-on session). For additional information or to register, contact Jeanne Rhodes at (314) 977-3850 or rhodesja@slu.edu.

Editor’s Note: To schedule an interview with Kevin Schulte or Jerome Katz, contact Jeanette Grider at (314) 977-2538.

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