Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:00 AM PST – 11:00 AM PST
Virtual event
Hosted by SBDC San Diego & Imperial Valley
Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join us for a simple, no-nonsense guide to getting started right. Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide is an introductory workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs confidently launch their business from idea to execution. In this session, participants will learn how to validate a business concept, choose the right legal structure, register their business, understand basic licensing and permit requirements, set up essential financial systems, and build a simple action plan for launch. This workshop provides clear, beginner-friendly guidance and practical resources to help new business owners start with clarity, confidence, and the right foundation for long-term success. What Attendees Will Learn: How to understand and complete key business documentation required for compliance. How to identify missing information and gather the correct supporting documents. How to follow a step-by-step process to ensure their business meets program requirements. Topics Covered: Overview of required forms and documentation. Common mistakes and how to avoid them when completing applications. How to correctly submit verification documents (e.g., income, business licenses). Step-by-step guidance on completing each section of the forms. Preparing next steps for program approval and follow-up.