The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business This monthly seminar provides an overview on the steps to start a business along with an in-depth look at a business plan. Topics include business registrations, licenses, business structures, taxation, research tools, and what to expect in financing your business.

Registration Policies:

Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. We ask that the seminar fee be paid prior to the event to guarantee your space. You may send a check payable to ‘PennWest University’ to the following address:

Attention: PennWest University Clarion SBDC Training Coordinator

PennWest University

840 Wood Street

Clarion PA 16214-3873

If you would prefer to pay by credit card please call the PennWest Clarion SBDC at (814) 393-2060 to process this payment.

Cancellation / Refund Policy:

If you are registered for a class or webinar and are unable to attend, please notify the Small Business Development Center, before the event, at (814) 393-2060 as other applicants may be waiting for the course. Substitutions can be made at any time.

The following cancellation/rescheduling policy apply to all face to face classes unless noted otherwise: * Five (5) or more business days notice: Full Refund or may reschedule for a class that is within the calendar year. Less than five (5) days notice, no refund.

Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.