Two workshops entitled “Thinking of Starting a Business” will be held during the month of March from 6-9 p.m. They will take place on Thursday evenings March 12 and March 26 in the conference room of the Small Business Development Center, 111 E. Liberty St., Savannah.

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center and the Service Corps of Retired Executives sponsor these events. If you are thinking of starting a small business, then taking one of these workshops is a crucial first step.

Each workshop covers the basics of business startup including the traits of successful entrepreneurs, market research, legal structures for business, estimating start-up costs and cash flow projections, financing alternatives, failure factors and business planning. Attending one of the workshops may be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your business.

A detailed workbook and other resource materials will be provided. The cost of the seminar is $69 per person. An early bird registration is available if you register and pay no later than Monday before the day of the class. Call for details and code to receive the discount.

For more information or to register for one of the classes, contact The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at (912) 651-3200 or on the Internet at www.savannahsbdc.org.