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A Jan. 29 workshop can help small business owners get just the help they need.

The workshop, part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in Romney. The Three Step Jump Start program helps small business owners receive valuable information when they need it most.

The workshop will be held in the Bank of Romney Community Center, 95 East Main Street/U.S. Highway 50. Registration is required by  Jan. 25. To register, call B. Ludewig at 304-530-4964.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Three Step Jump Start helps entrepreneurs and small business owners in West Virginia accelerate their potential success by learning the structure and services provided by WVSBDC. The first step is to view the Three Step Jump Start video on the agency's website, www.wvsbdc.org.

Individuals can then attend the Business Fundamentals workshop, designed specifically for start-ups and new businesses. The workshop provides essential information on what an entrepreneur needs to know to start a business successfully.

After completing the workshop, interested entrepreneurs or business owners may schedule an appointment with WVSBDC for one-on-one coaching sessions. The WVSBDC coaches provide assistance with business plan development, financial statement preparation, cash flow analysis and other services.