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Business and Franchise Ownership: Free Seminar Offered by the NJ Small Business Development Center at Kean University
Designed for persons considering entrepreneurship as a career option but who want a proven business model.
The New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) at Kean University will present a free seminar, titled Business and Franchise Ownership: Take Control of Your Life and Your Career, on Wed., Sept. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kean’s Nancy Thompson Library, located at 1000 Morris Ave. in Union, N.J.
Designed for persons considering entrepreneurship as a career option but who want a proven business model, or individuals interested in the autonomy and independence of running their own business but who are unsure of what type of business to pursue, this workshop will present the pros and cons of buying an existing business or franchise.
Presented by Boynton R. Weekes of FranNet of NJ/NYC, this seminar will explore:
· Common myths and truths about franchising
· Government regulations for franchises
· The importance of establishing personal goals and objectives
· Ways to research and select the appropriate franchise
· How to finance a business
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Pre-registration is required at sbdc@kean.edu or (908) 737-4220. Special arrangements for people with disabilities can be made upon request. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards and brochures for networking purposes.
NJSBDC, New Jersey’s premier provider of comprehensive services and programs for small businesses, is funded, in part, through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and by the State of New Jersey, and is hosted by Kean University.
ABOUT KEAN UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1855, Kean University is New Jersey’s most affordable comprehensive public university. As one of the largest metropolitan institutions of higher education in the region, Kean boasts a richly diverse student, faculty and staff population. Kean continues to play a key role in the training of teachers and is a hub of educational, technological and cultural enrichment serving nearly 15,000 students. The Nathan Weiss Graduate College offers three doctorate degree programs and more than 60 options for graduate study leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. With locations in Union Township and Toms River, New Jersey, the University’s five undergraduate colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees over a full range of academic disciplines.
