# Event Details - **Event Name**: How To Start A Business - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.About this EventHOW TO START A BUSINESSGot an idea? Let's turn it into a business.You've got the idea. But what comes next?LLC? EIN? Licenses? Bank account? Insurance? Sales tax?Starting a business can quickly feel like a maze of forms, acronyms and conflicting advice.This practical, interactive workshop will show you what to do — and in what order.YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:Turn your idea into a clear business conceptChoose the right business structure for youUnderstand LLCs, EINs and business registrationIdentify the licenses and permits you may needUnderstand the basics of home-based business complianceSeparate your business and personal financesAvoid common and costly start-up mistakesCreate a simple roadmap from IDEA → BUSINESS → FIRST CUSTOMERHOW TO START A BUSINESSNo jargon. No 50-page business plan. Just practical guidance to help you get started.Whether you have an idea scribbled in a notebook, have already started selling, or simply don't know where to begin, this workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.You'll leave with a clearer understanding of what you need to do, what order to do it in, and what your next step should be.MEET YOUR SPEAKER — PAULA SHORTPaula Short is an entrepreneur, business advisor and speaker who has experienced the entrepreneurial journey from both sides of the desk.She co-founded and grew a beauty brand in the UK, taking products from concept to market, appearing on BBC's Dragons' Den, selling through major retailers and expanding internationally before ultimately selling the business.After relocating to Virginia, Paula worked directly with entrepreneurs and small-business owners as a business advisor in Hampton Roads. Today, she combines that advisory experience with the lessons learned from building her own businesses to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into commercially viable businesses. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/how-to-start-a-business/100001998454661690 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Virginia Beach - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach - **lat**: 36.8413258 - **long**: -76.1364613 - **full address**: The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach, 140 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: How To Start A Business - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2dac4d860a2d2f3515164fad337bd9eff8edc94bb452112519452773aab2dd6b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc383838-gmir.jpg?v=1787863569 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is How To Start A Business being held? - **A:** How To Start A Business takes place on Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach, 140 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing How To Start A Business? - **A:** How To Start A Business is organized by THE HIVE Virginia Beach Business Resource Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** How To Start A Business is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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