Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business but don’t know where to start?  Do you have the passion and work ethic but need education and guidance?

Being a small business owner is exciting, but understanding the lifestyle will clarify if it is right for you.  Join us in this informative webinar and learn what it takes to be a successful business owner.

Topics covered include:

• Do you have the right business idea?
• Myths and realities of business ownership
• Discover different business structures
• How many hats will you have to wear?
• Top 4 reasons why small businesses fail and how to avoid them 
• Legal considerations
• Free tools provided by SCORE to help you with your startup business.

Presented by Sylvia Crew: Sylvia has been in business for over 15 years providing accounting and financial management services to small credit unions.  Prior to starting her own business, she was a chief financial officer in the banking and credit union industry.   She also is a real estate investor.   She received her degree from Pepperdine University in Business Management.  She is a volunteer with SCORE, a non-profit association and resource partner with the SBA that provides free mentoring and low-cost business workshops to new and existing businesses.