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Me, Own a Franchise?

Register Now for Outstanding SBDC Workshop on Franchises
“How to Avoid the 10 Common Mistakes People Make When Buying a Franchise”
Date: Tuesday, October 18th
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Place: Penland Admin Building, Room 106, USC – Aiken campus
Cost: $45 advance registration, $50 at door (Refreshments will be served)

Register online

at www.uscbiz.net
We gladly accept Visa, Master Card, check, exact cash or money order
or, make check payable to USC-SBDC and send to:
USC-SBDC, 471 University Parkway, Box 9, Aiken SC 29801

Learn the secrets that reduce risk and create equity

What mistakes do people commonly make and how to avoid them?
Which franchises are recession resistant? (Yes, they exist!)
How do I find one that’s right for me, my skills and my wallet?
How does a franchise minimize risk and increase earnings potential?

Who Should Attend?

Consultants and Independent Contractors limited to a specific
industry....Experienced Corporate Employees navigating an unsure
career transition...Risk adverse Mid-level to Senior Managers...
Specialists troubled about the potential pitfalls of owning a new
business...Generalists ready to avoid the uncertainty and instability
of a job...Seasoned Professionals hitting the grey ceiling....

Your Workshop Leader is Anna Wilds,
Subject Matter Expert on franchise business ownership.
She offers a free service to SBDC clients.
Questions?
Call Anna at (800) 513-5520 or email her at awilds@franchoice.com.

$35 in advance, $45 at the door (each class)
Phone 803-641-3646, or e-mail to SBDC@usca.edu.

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