WHAT:Starting Your Business 101 Workshop SeriesWe'll take a comprehensive look at the most important aspects of running a successful business. You'll pick up new ideas and meet like-minded entrepreneurs. $75. For AWIB member, $30 for the series or $15 per classWHERE:Microsoft, 1290 Avenue of the Americas (corner of 52nd St)WHEN:Tuesdays, Nov. 18th through Dec 9th, 06:00 PM to 08:00 PMHOW:RSVP online: http://awib.org/content_frames/SmallBiz101_NOV08.pdfby phone: 212.868.1368 by email: rsvp@awib.org DETAILS:Are you an entrepreneur? Do you have questions about business plans, legal structures, insurance, taxes and record keeping? Do you want to better market your business? Do you want to learn about financing options and how to leverage technology for growth?
If you are seeking answers to any of the above questions, sign up for Asian Women In Business's Starting Your Business 101 series. We will take a comprehensive look at the most important aspects of running a successful business. You will pick up new ideas for growing your business and meet like-minded entrepreneurs.
Week 1 - November 18, 2008
Legal Structures, Taxes & Record Keeping
- Legal structures and deciding what is best for you
- Accounting essentials: cash flow, balance sheets, record keeping & taxes
- Software for small businesses
Week 2 November 25, 2008
Writing A Business Plan
- Why and when you need a Business Plan
- Elements of an effective plan
- Importance of strategic planning
- Using research and resources to make your case
Week 3 - December 2, 2008
Marketing Fundamentals
- Creaking a Marketing Plan, and other strategies
- Out smart your competitors
- Finding customers
- Online and offline tips
Week 4 - December 9, 2008
Financing anted Insurance
- Establishing banking relationships
- Applying for a Loan & SBA Guarantees
- Alternative financing
- Necessary insurance for your business
All sessions will be conducted by industry experts.
PriceFor members: Series Special ($30 for 4 classes), or $15 per class
For general public: Series Special ($75 for 4 classes), or $25 per class
