The Hanover County Department of Economic Development is offering a class on “Starting a Business 101” on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Participants will learn how to develop a feasibility study to determine your potential for venture success and receive step-by-step instructions on the necessary start-up tasks, including the outline for a business plan.

The class will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Economic Development offices located in the Rutland development. The address is 8200 Center Path Lane, Suite E, in Mechanicsville. 

The first five Hanover County business representatives or residents to register are free (limit one per person per quarter). 

The class fee is $20 for registrants after the first five and the total class sizes are limited to 15. 

To sign up, or get more information, call the Hanover Department of Economic Development at 365-6464. 

“Starting a Business 101” is one in a series of “Business Launchpad Academy” classes offered by the Hanover County Department of Economic Development. They are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration/VSBDC Network, and in partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber and Greater Richmond Partnership. 

Upcoming classes include:

—Google Analytics from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

—Twitter from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7.

—Facebook Business Training from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21.