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February 12, 2004

Expert Offers Advice On Turning Business Ideas Into Reality

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Good ideas don�t always translate to good business propositions. Rick Ritter, technology services consultant for the Idaho Small Business Development Center, will present �Good Idea. Bad Business,� a workshop on the ins and outs of starting a business, from 3:30-4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in room 103 of the Engineering and Technology building, 1375 University Drive. �Everyone has thought at one time or another �Aha, I have a great idea for a product,�� Ritter said. �But not every idea can be made into a good business.� Ritter's presentation will be an overview of things people need to consider when trying to turn an idea into a business, such as market research, accessing the technology, determining whether people would buy the product, how to manufacture it, whether it can be manufactured at the appropriate price point, whether they have an appropriate management team and how to pay for start-up costs. The workshop is free and open to all. The workshop is part of Boise State�s National Engineers Week activities Feb. 23-28. For more information, call 4432. -30- Contact Rick Ritter Idaho Small Business Development Center 426-3870 Media Contact Sherry Squires Boise State communications and marketing 426-1563

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