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Upcoming Western Dairyland Events
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7 Steps to Starting a Business - June 30
QuickBooks - July 12 & 19
Women's Network Meeting - July 14
Blogging - July 20
My Future Business - July 26, August 2 & August 9
Women's Network Meeting - August 11
7 Steps to Starting a Business - August 25
Basics of Business Series - August 15, 17, 22, & 24
Women's Network Meeting - September 8
ABCs of Business Ownership - September 15, 22 & 29
Direct Sellers Fair - September 28
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Sponsors
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Partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Greetings!
The 2011 Women's Business Conference was a HUGE success. With five tracks of educational programming, almost 100 vendors and over 500 participants - there was something for everyone. And, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive! However, it is already time to start planning the 2012 Women's Business Conference! If you are interested in participating on the planning committee for the Women's Business Conference, please email kbriggs@westerndairyland.org with a brief paragraph detailing your interest in this event. The planning committee meets monthly and assists in all aspects of the Conference, including programming and marketing and sponsor recruitment. |
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Save the Date! The Western Dairyland Women's Business Center will be hosting a Direct Sellers Job Fair on September 28, 2011. If you are interested in participating on the Planning Committee for this event, please email kbriggs@westerndairyland.org with a brief paragraph detailing your interest in this event.
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| 7 Steps to Starting A Successful Business
| Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are invited to attend The 7 Steps to Starting a Business on Thursday, June 30. The class will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire. Tuition is $25 for individuals and class materials are included. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals.
This training session teaches participants how to start a business by assembling the pieces of a business plan. Topics covered include feasibility, proving your market, funding your business, writing a business plan, marketing, business legal structure and more.
After the class, attendees may request free, one-on-one assistance from Western Dairyland's Business Development Specialists to determine the feasibility of their business idea and identify sources to prove their market. Business Development Specialists may also help with the preparation of business plans and financial forecasts which could be presented to lenders.
There are three easy ways to register and pay for the class: online at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org, by phone at 715-836-7511 ext. 171, or in person at the Western Dairyland office in Eau Claire. Because space is limited, pre-registration and payment is required by June 27. |
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QuickBooks
| The Western Dairyland Business Center and Evlyn Carlile of Simple Office Solutions are presenting the hands-on training series Using QuickBooks in Your Business. Classes will be held from 6-9 p.m. on July 12 & 19 at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire.
In Session 1 (July 12) attendees will learn the basics, create a company file, and learn how to process and pay bills. Session 2 (July 19) will cover transactions with vendors and customers, including invoices and receiving payments.
During the classes, attendees will set up a personalized company file which they will be able to import to their own business computer system. Classes will use Premier QuickBooks 2009, but files may be imported to any 2009 QuickBooks version, including the free download QuickBooks 2009 SimpleStart.
Laptops will be provided for use during the classes, therefore space is limited to 15 participants. Payment and registration are required by July 8. There are three easy ways to register and pay for the class: online at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org, by phone at 836-7511 ext. 171, or in person at the Western Dairyland office in downtown Eau Claire.
Tuition is $99 for the series and scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. No experience with QuickBooks is necessary, but attendees should have basic computer skills.
There are three easy ways to register and pay: online at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org, by phone at 836-7511 ext. 171, or in person at the Western Dairyland office at 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire.
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| | Women's Business Network Meeting | The Western Dairyland Business Center will host the Women's Business Network meeting on "Competitive and Profitable Pricing Strategies for Small Business" with guest speaker Carol Robarge on July 14th. The meeting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire.
Robarge says, "Today's world needs competent energetic business people to meet the needs of the next generation. Marketing provides the skills necessary to succeed." With over 30 years of experience, Robarge is in a position to know what is needed. Currently an instructor at CVTC, Robarge has taught for 19 years and worked in sales for 13 years before teaching. Robarge holds a Master's degree from UW-Stout in Vocational Education.
Women's Business Network meetings are free, open to the public and take place over the lunch hour on the second Thursday of each month. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bag lunches and plenty of business cards. The goals of the meeting are to facilitate networking relationships among women business owners and allowing them to expand their small business knowledge. The structure of the meetings will allow participants to learn from an expert in the field and from each other's shared experiences.
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| Blogging
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Learn the basics of blogging for your business in this two-hour, hands-on course on Wednesday, July 20 from 1-3pm at Western Dairyland's office at 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire. Attendees will work within small groups and independently to create working blogs that can be used for business communication. The registration fee is $20 per person and includes materials. To register, please go to www.successfulbusiness.org or call 715-836-7511 x174.
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| My Future Business | Wondering what your future business could look like? This 3-session course, led by Dr. Joan Sosalla, will explore the six areas of life, the five functions of work and your own personality, interests and passions.
Dr. Sosalla is an independent coach and consultant who specializes in coaching individuals and small groups on transitions in life and careers.
This 3-session course will take place on July 26, August 2 & August 9 from 5-630pm at Western Dairyland's office at 418 Wisconsin St. The registration fee is $69 per person and includes materials. To register, please go to www.successfulbusiness.org or call 715-836-7511 x174.
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Sincerely,
Karman Briggs
Western Dairyland Business Center
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