Starting Your Business 101 - November 1, 8, 15, and 23 Workshops

I heard about Asian Women in Business from a guy I met (Ashok Parameswaran) at a Social Entrepreneur Meetup last night.  He said that you don't need to be Asian to attend these events, as they're pretty open, and I'm guessing a few guys might show up (like at Women Advancing Microfinance events).  For questions, contact info@awib.org (as listed on the website, www.awib.org). 

Cheers,

Katharine
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Starting Your Business 101: November 2010

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November 1 - November 23, 2010
Microsoft
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
10019
November 1st & 8th- 6:00 to 8:30pm November 15th & 23rd - 6:00 to 8:30pm    Location Microsoft 1290 Avenue of the Americas (between 51st & 52nd St.) New York City 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 the above questions, sign up for Asian Women In Business’ 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. Whether you are looking to hone your skills or preparing to start a business, this four-week series is a must attend. Week 1 - Monday, November 1, 2010 Writing A Business Plan (6:00-8:30pm) - 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 2 - Monday, November 8, 2010 Marketing Fundamentals (6:00-8:30pm) - Creating a Marketing Plan, and other strategies - Outsmart your competitors - Finding customers - Online and offline tips   Week 3 - Monday, November 15, 2010 Financing and Insurance (6:00-8:30pm) - Establishing banking relationships - Applying for a Loan & SBA Guarantees - Alternative financing - Necessary insurance for your business Week 4 - Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Legal Structures, Taxes & Record Keeping (6:00-8:30pm) - Legal structures and deciding what is best for your situation - Accounting essentials: cash flow, balance sheets, and record keeping & taxes - Software for small businesses All sessions conducted by industry experts. Cost* Series: $30 for members, $75 for non-members Per Class: $15 for members, $25 for non-members *plus small  processing fee if paying online via PayPal