SCORE: New Year - New Business Start

Ready to turn your business idea into reality this year?

If you’ve been thinking about launching a business—whether it’s a side hustle, an online startup, or a full-time venture—this webinar gives you the clarity, structure, and direction you need to begin the right way. This session walks you through the essential first steps every Indiana entrepreneur must take to start with confidence and avoid the common pitfalls that derail new businesses. You’ll learn how to validate your idea, understand your numbers, map out a simple business plan, and register your business properly in Indiana.

Led by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), this workshop breaks down what actually matters in your first 90 days and how to focus your time where it counts.

You’ll learn how to:

 Build a practical business plan that fits your idea

 Estimate startup costs and explore funding options

 Conduct market research and assess your competition

 Choose the right legal structure and register your business

 Understand business vs. personal credit—and why both matter

Whether you’re just exploring or ready to move forward, this webinar gives you a clear, realistic starting point. You’ll walk away with resources, guidance, and next steps—plus

Sharon K. Harvey, Lead Outreach and Marketing Specialist, is a native of Indianapolis. Sharon joined the US Small Business Administration Indiana District Office in 2008 as the Public Information Officer and assumed the role of Economic Development Specialist in 2014. Since 2019 she has been serving all 92 counties in Indiana as the Lead Outreach and Marketing Specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Radio & Television from Butler University with a double major in Journalism. Sharon loves working with people, especially when she can help them solve business problems or assist in their entrepreneurial goals.