This class is a must for anyone that is thinking about starting a business or has recently launched a business and has questions that need to be answered. We encourage you to bring with you any questions you might have.

The class will be presented by Mr. Fred Lorber, a certified SCORE mentor and class instructor.

Mr. Lorber is a seasoned entrepreneur, business development expert, and accomplished speaker with over three decades of experience in sales, strategic planning, and customer relationship management.

Lorber’s areas of expertise include new business development, strategic planning, B2B sales, and negotiation, all honed through a diverse career that spans industries such as e-commerce, website development, hospitality, and retail.

Mr. Lorber has consistently delivered results, including growing businesses from start-up to profitability, improving customer engagement metrics, and training teams to achieve operational excellence.

During this two hour in-person session you will learn about:

• Personal characteristics of an Entrepreneur
• Legal entities—LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship 
• Federal ID Number
• Business Feasibility Analysis
• Capital—Equity vs. Debt
• Basic Bookkeeping Made Easy
• Business Modeling
• Insurance
• Taxes—Filing requirements for Federal and State

Lastly, you will be introduced to SCORE and the invaluable work that their Mentors provide to new start-ups.