This Virtual webinar is your first step towards small business ownership success. Every successful business is built on a solid foundation. Business Advisors Jim Mooney and Julia Plumb, will help you evaluate your business idea. Prepare yourself to create a sound business plan, manage expectations, and increase your chances of accessing capital. This Workshop Covers: 1) Identify Personal Objectives, Skills, and Resources 2) Describe Your Business Idea and Requirements 3) Develop A Sales Forecast 4) Identify Start-Up Expenses 5) Estimate Your Operating Budget. Attendance enables you to become a direct client of the Northwest Indiana SBDC once you have completed our confidentiality agreement, then you will have access to additional and ongoing services such as market research reports.