Imprimir - Cerrar ventana - Haz clic en Más en la parte inferior del correo electrónico para imprimir un solo mensaje Asunto: Rhode Island Small Business Seminars and Trainings for the Weeks of September 8 - September 21 De: Small Business Administration ([email protected]) Para: barrera.ruben@rocketmail; Fecha: Miércoles, 3 de septiembre, 2014 12:06:25 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SBA Rhode Island District Office Upcoming Rhode Island Small Business Seminars and Trainings Tuesday, September 9 Community Entrepreneurs Program: Visioning Boot Camp (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Fee for workshop is $175. Partial scholarships may be available to those who qualify. To register, visit cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800): If you’re considering entrepreneurship, then this is the first step in turning your dreams of owning your own business into a reality! Register for this intensive boot camp to: • Explore the challenges and rewards of self-employment • Build definition around your business concept • Consider your short and long-term goals At the end of this course you will: Discover the inner-workings of starting your own business by clarifying your business idea, constructing your mission statement, and developing a start-up action plan. _____________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, September 10 Rebuilding Your Credit (U.S. Small Business Administration, Town of Bristol, the Center for Women & Enterprise, SCORE, the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, BankNewport and People’s Credit Union – Bristol Rogers Free Library, Herreshoff Community Room, 525 Hope Street in Bristol from 9:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge. . To register, Click Here , email [email protected] or call 401-245-0750): Sometimes life happens and things get out of control for us credit-wise. Join us as experts sit with you and give you exclusive information on tricks of the trade to help you rebuild you personal or business credit! Master Your Marketing Strategy (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 6:00 – 9:00pm. Class runs for 6 consecutive weeks. Fee for workshop is $450 for 6 weeks. Partial scholarships may be available to those who qualify. To register, visit cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800): As an entrepreneur, everything you do is a marketing opportunity. As more challenging competition and technical tools become the norm, it is essential to reach potential customers and develop loyalty in ways that are practical, convincing, clear, and urgent. In this six-week intensive course, you will: • Understand market research and how to identify and quantify your target • Review the commonly referenced “4Ps and 3Cs” of marketing • Know how new marketing tools such as: Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Online Marketing and E-Marketing can work for you • Gain clarity around how traditional marketing concepts such as: Branding, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Marketing, Collateral Development that can support you in growing your business • Understand the importance and value of tracking and metrics as it relates to marketing • Develop a tailored plan that you can start immediately, no matter how small your budget Please bring, or send in advance, any marketing materials you have for your business that you would like to share, get feedback on, or improve (Advertisement, logos, brochures, business cards etc) _____________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, September 16 Resources for Your Small Business (U.S. Small Business Administration and the Center for Women & Enterprise – Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road in Lincoln from 9:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge. To register, email [email protected] or call 401-528-4561): Are you interested in starting a small business but don’t know where to start? Do you already own a small business and need assistance with marketing, employee management, setting up financial statements? Interested in possibly getting a loan? Join us as experts from the SBA and the Center for Women & Enterprise guide you through all the resources available to you and your small business. Let them show you where to go to get an expert help you draft a business plan for FREE, where to find financing for your business, exporting, how to get started in the world of government contracting, and more! Community Entrepreneurs Program: Business Planning Getting Started (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 6:00 – 9:00pm. Course runs every Wednesday for 12 consecutive weeks. Fee for 12 weeks is $650. Partial scholarships may be available to those who qualify. To register, visit cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800): Do you have an idea for a business that you want to launch or explore more deeply? Have you always dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, but were never sure just where to start? This course can help you to take the necessary steps to become an independent business owner, while gaining confidence in yourself and your knowledge of small business management. In this 12-week business planning course you will: • Explore and assess the financial and market viability of your business concept • Learn how to market yourself and your business to target customers • Explore options for funding the start-up and ongoing costs of operating your business • Actively participate in class time and in one-on-one consulting sessions • Build a network of fellow entrepreneurs that can support you in launching and growing your new enterprise At the end of this program you will leave with a completed business plan to guide you in the launch and growth of your company. _____________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, September 18 Accounting for Non-Accountants (U.S. Small Business Administration, Town of Bristol, the Center for Women & Enterprise, SCORE, the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, BankNewport and People’s Credit Union – Bristol Visitors Center, 400 Hope Street in Bristol from 4:00 – 6:00pm and is free of charge. . To register, Click Here , email [email protected] or call 401-245-0750): Many entrepreneurs detest the financial piece of their business. But, they don’t discount its importance. Being able to understand what the numbers in your cash flow statement, and on your balance sheet are telling you is a critical component to understanding just how financially healthy your small business is. Participants will learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to deciphering what your financial statements are really telling you about your business. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules (U.S. Small Business Administration and RIPTAC – 315 Iron Horse Way in Providence from 8:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge. To register, visit riptac.org or call 401-278-9173): This workshop covers the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program and process. Topics focus on assessing the benefits and obstacles of seeking a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract, determining if having a GSA contract is right for your company’s business development goals, and utilizing resources available to prepare a winning proposal. The workshop will review the key components of GSA Schedule solicitation: goods and services offered pricing and evaluation criteria, proposal preparation and negotiation, and tips on marketing a GSA contract award. Participants will be guided through a live schedule solicitation and visit the GSAs web site to become familiar with the mechanics of the proposal process. SBA’s participation or support of this event is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any co-sponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a non -discriminatory basis. 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