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Small Business Clinic: Q&A with the Experts

  

Tuesday, February 7th, 6:30 PM

1901 Vine Street, 19103, Room 108

 

 This is a great opportunity to speak directly with a panel of experts in law, accounting, banking, and insurance.

 

Whether you have questions about which business structure is best for you (sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership), the tax implications of these decisions, your business insurance needs, or what banks look for when reviewing loans, this program is for you!

 

No PowerPoint, no lecture, no handouts, just valuable information to help start or grow your business.

 

 

Click here to register or call 215-686-5394 for more information. 

 

Presented in partnership with SCORE Philadelphia.

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Consulting 101

 

Tuesday, February 21st, 6:30 PM

1901 Vine Street, 19103, Room 108

 

If you are thinking of becoming a consultant or you feel that you are not yet successful enough, come to this lecture.

 

Topics will include:

  • What it means to be a consultant
  • Evaluating what you can sell that is of value to paying clients
  • Starting an independent consulting practice
  • Formulating how much you should charge and how to charge
  • Marketing your expertise and selling yourself effectively
  • Dressing and behaving like a professional consultant
  • Earning trust and respect from potential clients
  • Handling the "feasts and famines" that punctuate all consulting businesses
  • Making your practice last

This lecture requires no prior knowledge of consulting.

 

ChanPresenter: James Chan, Ph.D., president of Asia Marketing and Management, has 29 years of experience as an independent consultant.  He is also the author of the book, Spare Room Tycoon: Succeeding Independently, the 70 Lessons of Sane Self-Employment.

 

Click here to register or call 215-686-5394.

 

Coming soon in March!

 

Social Media Strategy  

Tuesday, March 6th, 6:30 PM

1901 Vine Street, 19103, Room 108

 

 

Designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who wish to take advantage of social media as a tool, this workshop will consider the role of marketing in a digitally networked world, support new approaches to marketing, and present practical tips for shaping online campaigns.

 

Click here to register or call 215-686-5394 for more information. 

 

Presented in partnership with Empowerment Group.

 

Business Research with a Librarian  

The librarians of the Business, Science & Industry Department are available for individual research training sessions by appointment. Our librarians can help you research your industry, learn how to find competitors and demographic information for your business plan by using our databases, as well as acquaint you with our many resources for entrepreneurs. To schedule an appointment email us or call 215-686-5394.

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Spare Room Tycoon

by James Chan

 

Spare Room Tycoon
Tuesday, February 21st