The Howard County Economic Development Authority's Business Resource Center with the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is sponsoring a seminar entitled, Smart Start to Business Success, on Thursday, September 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon at The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia, MD 21045.

Smart Start to Business Success provides the essential HOW TOs for first-time entrepreneurs. Topics include selecting the appropriate legal business entity, financial records, getting start up money, insurance options and Howard County's extensive business resources.

Registration fee is $55. Pre-registration is required.  For further information and to register,  please contact The Center for Business and Technology Development at 410-313-6550.  For online registration, please click here or call 410/313-6550.

The Business Resource Center and its affiliates provide targeted assistance in all aspects of business management, from planning and financing to marketing and networking.