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Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business

Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business In-Person

People make mistakes when starting a business. Do you know which ones you should avoid so you don’t fail?

One in five businesses fail in the first year. The NWPA Beehive Network helps change that. Take this interactive workshop to find out how to avoid common mistakes and help your business thrive. Learn about the NWPA Beehive Network and see how they can help take your chances of survival from 20 to 25% to 68% in your first year of business.  Registration is required. 

Can't make it to the program? Check out Legal Forms for Starting and Running a Small Business

Rachel Stevenson is a business librarian and former small business owner. She has been teaching business classes in libraries for over a decade.

Looking for more business help? Check out our business programming on the fourth or third Wednesday night of the month. As an important part of the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network, the Library will help you along your way to starting a business or helping with your existing business. Then we'll introduce you to another node in the Beehive Network to help you succeed even more. 

 

Related LibGuide: Start a Business by Jessica Reed

Date:
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
BLA Room 219
Branch :
Blasco Memorial Library
Audience:
  Adults     Seniors     Teens  
Categories:
  Class or Workshop  
Attachments:

Registration is required. There are 4 seats available.

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