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Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series Session #1

The Enterprise Center at Salem State University

121 Loring Ave | Salem, MA 01970

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Using the downloaded free Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Guide this workshop overviews sections 1-9 “Ready to Start” including knowing your different business type options, understanding the many roles you play, and “making it legal. This workshop includes checklists, self-assessments, practical tips, and real-world advice on starting a successful business from guest speakers including a lawyer to discuss the DBA vs LLC argument; and a commercial insurance agent.  (bring your laptop)

Michael Thompson certified SCORE Mentor

This informative workshop is offered at no cost and is being sponsored in partnership with the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD).

Presenter

Michael L. Thompson

Michael L. Thompson

Michael L. Thompson, Beverly Branch Manager
SCORE Northeast Massachusetts
Michael Thompson learned international business and industrial marketing with a sugar refiner, food service marketing and international sales with a seafood processor, and consumer product marketing and team-building with a cookie & cracker manufacturer. Retiring early to establish a consulting practice, he volunteers with SCORE and has worked with a wide variety of organizations, from startups and non-profits to growing corporate success stories.

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