The SBDC West Michigan Region is starting a special initiative to assist at least 50 new businesses get launched this year! If you have been considering or at the beginning stages of starting your own business, come to one of our unique one-hour information sessions. You’ll learn about business trends for 2019, why half of all businesses fail, 7 steps to correctly start your business, upcoming pitch competitions where you can win free money, and how the accelerated services of our Launch NOW Initiative can increase your chances of success. All attendees will receive our “Guide to Starting and Operating a Small Business.” To register, click on this link: https://clients.sbdcmichigan.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70390186. No cost.