This two-hour workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the steps required and recommended for starting a small business in the State of Alabama. The workshop will cover the following topic areas: a Business Start-up checklist; reserving a company name; pros and cons of optional legal structures; getting a tax number; business taxes; and state and licensing requirements. The workshop will also touch on the importance of resource partners such as business attorneys, bankers, outside accountants, and insurance agents. Participants will also receive various helpful handouts and workshop takeaways.

Presenter: Matt Jones, CEO of RocketHatch. RocketHatch was launched in 2014, with a clear focus on creating a diverse and growing Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in North Alabama - making it a better place for Entrepreneurs to start and thrive.