This workshop will help you gain a better understanding about how to start a business and dive into a specific strategies for market research.  Anyone thinking of starting or already in business and growing a small business should attend this event.

There will be two presenters:

1. Norman Eng, SBA Massachusetts Economic Development Specialist
2. Michael Sandman, SCORE Boston Mentor

The first portion of the program presented by Norman Eng, will explain SBA programs and services that are available to prospective entrepreneurs or current business owners who need assistance in starting or expanding a business.

General information will be provided on the following programs and services:

• FREE Mentoring & Counseling: SCORE, Massachusetts Small Business Development Centers, Center for Women & Enterprise
• SBA Guaranty Loan Programs:  7(a),  Micro Loans, Express Loans & 504
• Government Contracting Opportunities:   8(a) Business Development, HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones), and Small Disadvantaged Business.
• Disaster Assistance

The second portion presented by Michael Sandman, will show you how to get a clear picture of a market before you go into business (or after, if you’re already there) by looking at how your competitors position themselves.

For more information about the presenting organizations, please visit:

• SBA Massachusetts
• SCORE Boston