Technology Based Business:
Ideas to Products SMB245
Course starts Wednesday, October 15, 2008
For more information call Program Director, Karen Ambrose, 240-567-2592

Have you always thought about starting a technology-based business but could never come up with that "killer" idea? Learn how you can take advantage of the billions of dollars spent in Federal labs and University research to find your next product or service. Whether you're an entrepreneurial company looking for your next product or an entrepreneur in search of the right business opportunity, this course will show you how you can make it happen.

This course will feature Julie Lenzer Kirk an award winning entrepreneur, author, and sought-after speaker, Ms. Kirk works with businesses and entrepreneurs to help them navigate the murky water of business success and set a course for greatness.

Students will learn how to identify special considerations for starting and growing a technology company. The course will introduce entrepreneurial companies and individuals to the options available for licensing technologies from other entities, and provide an overview of the tech transfer process including how to find and evaluate available technologies.

Small Business Programs at Montgomery College offer noncredit training and education to residents, employees, and employers. These programs are designed to assist both those people who want to start a business and those who have an existing small businesses. See the Official Schedule for courses offered this semester and information on How to Register.