KOSBE Seminar: Uncover the Truths and Bust the Myths of Franchising

Kingsport, TN, March 18, 2018 --(PR.com)-- The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Franchising as a Career, Investment or Both on Thursday, March 29th, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and the Kingsport Chamber.

This live educational seminar is for entrepreneurs, retirees, homemakers and anyone who wants to understand the franchise business model. It will help you to decide if franchising as a business ownership, as a career or an investment, is something you want to pursue.

Discussion will include:
· Identifying what type of business owner you should be
· Delving into why you want to start a business
· Learning some of the misconceptions of franchising
· Discussing business models and learning about the different types
· Discovering how to find the right business fit for you
· Understanding what franchise companies are really looking for in a business owner
· Finding out how FranNet can help in your business search
· Exploring special incentives and programs for Military Veterans
· Educating yourself on how much money you really need

This is a free training, but pre-registration is required. A light lunch will be served to the event attendees.

Please RSVP online at https://clients.tsbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=10380008 or to Aditi Bhave at 423.392.8825 or abhave@tsbdc.org.

The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Aditi Bhave — 423.392.8825; abhave@tsbdc.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Centers Network, hosted by Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, is an accredited member of the National Association of Small Business Development Centers and funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, participating universities and community colleges, and regional support partners. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA and other program sponsors. All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All information, events, and/or prices are subject to change or withdrawal. The Tennessee Small Business Development Centers Network shall not be held responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints. Please confirm the information with the listing party.