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PELHAM Company Offers Small Business Help in Tough Economic Times Layoffs, shut-downs, closed businesses and other grim financial news have been in the headlines for many months. One local company, BDG Entrepreneurial Services is reaching out to help the small business community. BDG, through its Start-Up Alabama program provides workshops and one-on-one consulting for start-ups and existing small businesses.

 

Start-Up Alabama is now offering FREE workshops to help those starting their own business and workshops for those with an existing business that needs to get “back on track”. The Launch Your New Business workshop will be held on Saturday August 1 at 9 AM at BDG, 3469 McDaniel St. in Pelham. This three-hour session will give attendees important information on how to start a business, how to get small business financing, how to create a success model and how to market.

 

Start-Up Alabama is also offering workshops for existing business owners that need to improve business performance. Smart Advice for Tough Economic Times is designed to give existing business owners 25 proven strategies for getting their business back on track. This three-hour session will be held on Friday, July 31st at 2 PM.

 

In addition to these workshops, Start-Up Alabama provides one-on-one consulting. This includes reviewing their business concept, outlining a business plan, developing strategies for financing and other general advice. Schedule an appointment by calling 205-621-8848 or going to www.startupalabama.com.

 

According to BDG owner Doug Howard, “We know in these tough economic times, many will seek to start their own business. With so much at stake, we are committed to helping them get through this difficult process and start on the road to success.” Doug Howard has been the owner of BDG since 1998. He created Start-Up Alabama and other similar start-up programs in 2004. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of business.

 

For more information about BDG Entrepreneurial Services, Start-Up Alabama or these workshops, you can contact Doug Howard at 443-538-4862 or startupdoug@aol.com.