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* Small Town & Merchant ProgramSmall Town & Merchant Program

Time: 8:00 am

Small, independent merchants are an integral part of any community. They provide jobs and investment while helping create local character that makes communities unique and special. Running a small shop or restaurant is a difficult task which brings with it a number of distinctive challenges, however. In an effort to provide small retail business owners the tools to navigate these difficulties, Mark Wilson of the Virginia Small Business Development Center Network will be offering a “Small Town and Merchant Program” (STAMP) seminar on March 8th at the Crossroads Institute from 8:00 to 9:30 am. This program will provide business owners with advice on the particular advertising, staffing, merchandising, and inventory control problems that small retailers face. As an added bonus, Mr. Wilson will be available to visit a limited number of local businesses and offer them one-on-one business consultations on March 8th and 9th.
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* Entrepreneur Express: DiningEntrepreneur Express: Dining

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Crossroads Institute. Presented by: Sandy Ratliff and Partners. Being the owner/manager of a small restaurant business can be a fun and rewarding experience – OR it can be a difficult and demanding job! And, the current economic environment makes everything more challenging. Find out how to set the stage to make your business an exciting one – for you and your customers. This workshop will expose you to the steps to launching and managing a successful restaurant business.
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* Business BasicsBusiness Basics

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Crossroads Institute. Taught by Becky Nave from People Incorporated. The workshop provides participants with an overview of the business planning process and enables participants to better understand the strategic considerations when starting or expanding a business.
     

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