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Tuesday 1/13/26 Stuck on Step 1? Franchising is Your Pre-Made Business Idea
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Business Financing, Franchising
Point of Contact: sbdcinfo@uky.edu (502) 977-5800
Description: The hardest part of entrepreneurship is finding the right idea. Franchising solves that. The second hardest part? Navigating the financial nuances of getting your doors open. Don’t let process confusion stall your shortcut to business ownership. Join us as we dissect the critical steps between signing the franchise agreement and the Grand Opening. We will provide a candid look at the entire process and help you master the key factors for a smooth launch. Franchise specialist Perry Dunn gives you the insider knowledge you need to turn your pre-made business idea into a profitable reality—fast.
Here’s what will be covered:
*Total Costs & Investment: A detailed breakdown of startup costs beyond the initial franchise fee.
*Tenant Improvement (TI) Allowance: Strategies for securing and maximizing this critical funding.
*Closing Timelines: Understanding the process nuance and realistic time frames for opening your doors.
*Industry Sticking Points: Identifying and eliminating the common hurdles that can delay your launch.
Tuesday 1/13/26 Start Smart: Starting A Business in Kentucky
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning
Point of Contact: jc.phelps@uky.edu
Description: Do you want to start a business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky? To ensure future success, there are many considerations that you need to address from the beginning. In this workshop with Kentucky SBDC Training Coordinator JC Phelps, you will have the opportunity to explore the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Start Smart is designed to teach you how to start a business, conduct a feasibility analysis, choose the correct legal structure, analyze financial considerations, and more. Training is provided free of charge and will be held on Zoom.
Wednesday 1/14/26 The Startup Station Registration Clinic: Name It. Claim It. Launch It.
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Training Topics: Business Startup/Preplanning
Location: Northeast Regional Library
15 Bellevoir Cir.
Louisville KY 40223
Point of Contact: sbdcinfo@uky.edu (502) 977-5800
Description: Got a business idea ready to go legit? Skip the paperwork panic. At this free clinic, we’ll walk you through registering your business with the state, applying for your EIN, and getting your local requirements handled—in 30 minutes or less. Just bring your laptop, a credit card, and your business name. We’ll do the rest.
- One day only.
- Real help from experienced small business advisors.
- Leave official.
Thursday 1/15/26 Food Service Permitting Process
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Training Topics: Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Point of Contact: sbdcinfo@uky.edu
Description: Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness invites current and prospective food establishment owners, operators, and managers to attend an informational seminar focused on the food establishment permitting process and regulatory requirements within Louisville Metro. This session is ideal for new food businesses, entrepreneurs planning to open or remodel, mobile food operators, and existing establishments seeking clarification on permitting requirements. The goal of the seminar is to promote understanding, compliance, and a smooth path to opening and operating a safe food establishment in the Louisville Metro.
Thursday 1/15/26 Fund Smart: Understanding Business Financing
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Point of Contact: jc.phelps@uky.edu
Description: Do you want to start a business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky? Many of the most significant considerations for doing so revolve around finance and funding. In this workshop with Kentucky SBDC Training Coordinator JC Phelps, you will have the opportunity to explore the ins and outs of finance and financing for small businesses.
