Entrepreneurs will get tips on how to start their business at the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s evening seminar.

This seminar will be held on March 6 at the Bermuda National Sports Centre from 6pm to 8:30pm.

The event will focus on the following topics: using the numbers to validate your idea, getting your business noticed, the process of business formation, finding the right talent, how much money will it take to start and where to get it and will also include testimonies from local entrepreneurs.

Detailed presentations will be given by experts in: banking by Clarien Bank, insurance by BF&M, legal matters by CHW, intellectual property by The Registrar General, social insurance by the Department of Social Insurance, payroll tax by Office of the Tax Commissioner, pensions by the Pension Office.

In addition there will be experts on hand in areas including accounting, human resources, social media and marketing, and eCommerce.

Ondreyah Rochester, junior small and medium-size enterprise officer at the BEDC and co-facilitator of the seminar, said: “This seminar would be beneficial for anyone who is looking to start a business. So often individuals have ideas but don’t know the next steps to execute their plan, this seminar aims to inform you of your government obligations and further fundamental tips from industry experts in various fields such as accountancy, HR, marketing and more.

“Also, an added benefit is that there will be entrepreneurial testimonials that can assist you avoid speed bumps on the road to starting your business.”

To register for this seminar, call 292-5570, e-mail info@bedc.bm or log on to www.bedc.bm. Registration is $25 for BEDC members and $35 for the general public. The fee includes refreshments and materials.