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Franchising is more than just fast food and retail stores and many individuals are realizing that franchise ownership could be the path to the American Dream. Join us to see if its right for you.

Want to start a business? Have you considered a Franchise? Join us to see if this is the right business opportunity for you. We'll teach you the benefits and challenges of owning a franchised business.

Local Black Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Educational and Lending Institutions Team Up to Present the Second Annual “Black In Business” Event To Help Aspiring Black Entrepreneurs and Black Business Owners Succeed.

This in-person program is an introduction to starting and organizing a small business. Topics include understanding corporate structures, business planning, and marketing along with an overview of various financial documents and what they mean to your business.  Also included is a discussion on the best strategies for deciding between starting from scratch, buying, or franchising.

BIZFEST LIVE IS BACK!!!

Brought to You by SCORE Orlando, SouthState Bank, and Karen K Photography

Join us in person for BizFest 2023, and celebrate Central Florida’s small business entrepreneurs. Our popular expo is a jam-packed day of exciting activities including;

Simple Steps is a four part series convering the following topics for starting a new business.

Startup Basics - Test a business idea and identify the key factors that influence startup success. Gain an overview of the skills and tools needed when deciding to start a business, advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for specific businesses and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.

 "Owning" the American Dream can become a reality: every 8 minutes a new franchise location opens in the US, 1 out of every 12 businesses in America are franchises, and 50% of all retail sales are through - yep, a franchise. *Yet with 3000 different franchises covering some 300 different industries, determining which one "fits" you and your goals can be daunting, and your career journey doesn't have to end with "Golden Arches" - there are lots of paths to success.

Attend this workshop to learn the pros and cons of buying a franchise - if it fits your life and lifestyle.