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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Hernando), Monday, September 13, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, September 13, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300232"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300232</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:06:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Holly Springs), Monday, September 13, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, September 13, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300219"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300219</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:23:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Southaven), Tuesday, September 14, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 14, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300148"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300148</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 14:06:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Oxford), Wednesday, September 15, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300220"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300220</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:12:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Olive Branch), Thursday, September 16, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300175"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300175</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 17:23:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Listening to Your Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, September 21, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Managing a Business&lt;br /&gt;FastTrac's Listening to Your Business workshop will provide you with the tools you need to spend time ON your business to plan for the future. Listening to Your Business is a hands-on,
facilitated workshop designed to provide existing business owners with the critical evaluation tools and action steps they need to maximize the growth and profitability of their business.
Through this interactive and enlightening workshop, you will take time to listen to your business and develop a strategic direction for the future. Tools and resources will be available to help you take the necessary steps towards achieving your vision. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renasant Center for IDEAs, Community Development Foundation, Kauffman Foundation&lt;br /&gt;Deadline for registration is Tuesday, September 14, 2010&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300187"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300187</link>
      <category>Managing a Business</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 14:12:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Senatobia), Tuesday, September 21, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300164"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300164</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 14:01:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Business Issues (Oxford) Speaker Rick Schneider, Wednesday, September 22, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, September 22, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;The Business Issue seminars are designed to offer different topics of interest to small business owners.  Each seminar will cover a different issue.  Examples of topics that will be covered are:  -Financing; -Managing a Business; -Managing Employees; -Human Resources; -Customer Relations; -Accounting; -Budgeting; -Real Estate; -Cash Flow Management; -Tax Planning; -Marketing/Advertising; -Family-owned issues; -Franchising; -Insurance and various other issues.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300221"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300221</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:18:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Batesville) Speaker:  Rick Schneider, Thursday, September 23, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300222"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300222</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:16:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Corinth), Thursday, September 23, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, September 23, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Katie Drewry&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300198"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300198</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:22:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How To Develop A Business Plan (Holly Springs), Monday, September 27, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, September 27, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300223"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300223</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:09:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Southaven), Tuesday, September 28, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 28, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300155"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300155</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 16:45:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, September 28, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300186"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300186</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Hernando), Thursday, September 30, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300233"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300233</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:07:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Grenada), Friday, October 01, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, October 01, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300299"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300299</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:50:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Hernando), Monday, October 04, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, October 04, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300244"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300244</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:26:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Senatobia), Tuesday, October 05, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 05, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300160"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300160</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:09:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Oxford), Wednesday, October 06, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, October 06, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300279"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300279</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:29:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Olive Branch), Thursday, October 07, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300170"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300170</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:24:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Corinth), Thursday, October 07, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 07, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Katie Drewry&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300273"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300273</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:13:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Holly Springs), Monday, October 11, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, October 11, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300290"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300290</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:52:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Southaven), Tuesday, October 12, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300149"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300149</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:06:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, October 12, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300265"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300265</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:25:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How To Develop A Business Plan (Oxford), Wednesday, October 13, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, October 13, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300281"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300281</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:44:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Business Issues (Batesville), Thursday, October 14, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 14, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;The Business Issue seminars are designed to offer different topics of interest to small business owners.  Each seminar will cover a different issue.  Examples of topics that will be covered are:  -Financing; -Managing a Business; -Managing Employees; -Human Resources; -Customer Relations; -Accounting; -Budgeting; -Real Estate; -Cash Flow Management; -Tax Planning; -Marketing/Advertising; -Family-owned issues; -Franchising; -Insurance and various other issues.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300295"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300295</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:09:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Grenada), Friday, October 15, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, October 15, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300302"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300302</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:12:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Senatobia), Tuesday, October 19, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300165"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300165</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:28:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Money Sources for Your Small Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, October 19, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Financing&lt;br /&gt;This seminar explores ways to finance a business.  Topics include: steps in securing a bank loan,  SBA Guaranty Loan  Programs, Planning and Development District financing, how  to compare financing sources, what the lender wants in a  proposal  and how your credit score impacts your ability to  secure financing.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 

&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: SBA, Renesant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300308"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300308</link>
      <category>Financing</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:23:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Oxford), Wednesday, October 20, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300280"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300280</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:35:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Olive Branch), Thursday, October 21, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300177"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300177</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:27:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Southaven), Thursday, October 21, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300156"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300156</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:28:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Corinth), Thursday, October 21, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 21, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Katie Drewry&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300274"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300274</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:41:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Business Issues (Holly Springs), Monday, October 25, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, October 25, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;The Business Issue seminars are designed to offer different topics of interest to small business owners.  Each seminar will cover a different issue.  Examples of topics that will be covered are:  -Financing; -Managing a Business; -Managing Employees; -Human Resources; -Customer Relations; -Accounting; -Budgeting; -Real Estate; -Cash Flow Management; -Tax Planning; -Marketing/Advertising; -Family-owned issues; -Franchising; -Insurance and various other issues.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300291"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300291</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:53:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Hernando), Tuesday, October 26, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300228"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300228</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:22:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, October 26, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 26, 2010 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300268"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300268</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:27:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Tupelo), Tuesday, October 26, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, October 26, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300266"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300266</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Business Issues (Oxford), Wednesday, October 27, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, October 27, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;The Business Issue seminars are designed to offer different topics of interest to small business owners.  Each seminar will cover a different issue.  Examples of topics that will be covered are:  -Financing; -Managing a Business; -Managing Employees; -Human Resources; -Customer Relations; -Accounting; -Budgeting; -Real Estate; -Cash Flow Management; -Tax Planning; -Marketing/Advertising; -Family-owned issues; -Franchising; -Insurance and various other issues.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300282"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300282</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:27:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Batesville), Thursday, October 28, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300296"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300296</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Hernando), Monday, November 01, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, November 01, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300240"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300240</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:45:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Senatobia), Tuesday, November 02, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, November 02, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300161"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300161</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:09:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Oxford), Wednesday, November 03, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, November 03, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300283"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300283</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:39:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Olive Branch), Thursday, November 04, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, November 04, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300171"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300171</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 17:20:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Corinth), Thursday, November 04, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, November 04, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Katie Drewry&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300275"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300275</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:45:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Grenada), Friday, November 05, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, November 05, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300300"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300300</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:51:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Holly Springs), Monday, November 08, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, November 08, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300292"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300292</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:55:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Southaven), Tuesday, November 09, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300150"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300150</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:08:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, November 09, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, November 09, 2010 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300267"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300267</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:25:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How To Develop A Business Plan (Oxford), Wednesday, November 10, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300285"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300285</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Batesville), Thursday, November 11, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300297"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300297</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Panola County, First Regional Library (Batesville), Batesville</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:27:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Senatobia), Thursday, November 11, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, November 11, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300166"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300166</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 13:59:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Hernando), Monday, November 15, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, November 15, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300241"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300241</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:57:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Oxford), Wednesday, November 17, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, November 17, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300284"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300284</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Olive Branch), Thursday, November 18, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300178"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300178</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 17:24:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Corinth), Thursday, November 18, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, November 18, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Katie Drewry&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300276"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300276</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:46:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Grenada), Friday, November 19, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, November 19, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained, i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300303"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300303</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:13:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How To Develop A Business Plan (Holly Springs), Monday, November 22, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, November 22, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300293"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300293</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Marshall County, Catholic Social Services - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holly Springs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:56:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Walls), Tuesday, November 23, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Walls), Walls&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, November 23, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300269"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300269</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Walls), Walls</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:25:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How to Develop a Business Plan (Southaven), Tuesday, November 23, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, November 23, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300157"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300157</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (M. R. Davis), Southaven</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 16:50:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, November 23, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300270"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300270</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:30:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> Business Issues (Oxford), Wednesday, November 24, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, November 24, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;The Business Issue seminars are designed to offer different topics of interest to small business owners.  Each seminar will cover a different issue.  Examples of topics that will be covered are:  -Financing; -Managing a Business; -Managing Employees; -Human Resources; -Customer Relations; -Accounting; -Budgeting; -Real Estate; -Cash Flow Management; -Tax Planning; -Marketing/Advertising; -Family-owned issues; -Franchising; -Insurance and various other issues.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). 
&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300286"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300286</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:43:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting A Business (Oxford), Wednesday, December 01, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, December 01, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.   To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300287"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300287</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:44:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Olive Branch), Thursday, December 02, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, December 02, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300172"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300172</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (BJ Chain), Olive Branch</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 17:21:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Corinth), Thursday, December 02, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Thursday, December 02, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Katie Drewry&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300277"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300277</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Alcorn County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Northeast Community College</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:48:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Grenada), Friday, December 03, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Friday, December 03, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (MS area codes only). &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300301"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300301</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Grenada County, Elizabeth Jones Library</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:53:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Hernando), Monday, December 06, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Monday, December 06, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300242"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300242</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Desoto County, First Regional Library (Hernando), Hernando</author>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:54:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Senatobia), Tuesday, December 07, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Rick Schneider&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300162"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300162</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Tate County, First Regional Library (Senatobia), Senatobia</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:05:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> First Steps to Starting a Business (Tupelo), Tuesday, December 07, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Start-up Assistance&lt;br /&gt;Are you interested in starting your own business, but don't know where to begin?  This seminar outlines the basic steps to start a business.  Topics include: regulations such as licenses and permits; legal forms of business ownership; basic marketing concepts to help analyze the revenue potential; lending terminology; outline for a business plan and other resources to assist in starting a business.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (In MS only for area codes:  662, 601 &amp; 228 only) &lt;br /&gt;Speaker: Frank Wiebe&lt;br /&gt;Co-Sponsor: Renassant Center for IDEAs&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300271"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300271</link>
      <category>Start-up Assistance</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lee County, UMSBDC Business Assistance Center, Renasant Center for IDEAs</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:31:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title> How To Develop A Business Plan (Oxford), Wednesday, December 08, 2010</title>
      <description>Where: &lt;b&gt;Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;When: &lt;i&gt;Wednesday, December 08, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Topic: Business Basics&lt;br /&gt;This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan.  The parts of the business plan are explained i. e. industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, and a marketing plan.  Financial components discussed are startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement.  To register by telephone, please call 1-800-725-7232 (For MS area codes only).&lt;br /&gt;Speaker: James Carden&lt;br /&gt;Fee: Free&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300289"&gt;Link&lt;/a&gt;</description>
      <link>https://www.mssbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=2300289</link>
      <category>Business Basics</category>
      <author>Business Training: Lafayette County, Physical Plant Training Room, University of Mississippi SBDC</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:47:09 GMT</pubDate>
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