Event Title:

Organization:

  Workshop/Seminar

  New York

Start Date:

  12/9/2008

End Date:

  12/9/2008

Start Time:

  6:00 pm

End Time:

  8:00 pm

Event Info: 

  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.

Price
For members: Series Special ($30 for 4 classes), or $15 per class
For general public: Series Special ($75 for 4 classes), or $25 per class

RSVP by November 16
online: http://awib.org/content_frames/SmallBiz101_NOV08.pdf
by phone: 212.868.1368 by email: rsvp@awib.org

Location:

  Microsoft

Room:

Address:

  1290 Avenue of the Americas (corner of 52nd St)

Phone:

City:

  New York

State/Province:

  NY