From Confusion to Confidence

Bring Your Business Idea To Life

I believe we all have what it takes to start and run our own business. Whether you want to start a side business, a home-based business, or start a small business that can eventually grow, my 8-week online workshop will give you the information you need to get started.

The Big Picture

(This class began Monday, August 16, 2010. The new session will start in January 2011)

I’m hosting a 90 minute online class on Webex. Each week, I’ll cover a different aspect of setting up and running a business. A lot of my focus is on Do-It-Yourself and hybrid-DIY (learning everything, then hiring a temporary or virtual assistant). By the time we’re finished you should have the knowledge and confidence to set up and market your business.

This is for you if:

  • You have an idea.
  • You don’t have an idea, but you’re sure you want to have your own business.
  • You have the drive to turn your idea (or future idea) into a real business.
  • You don’t know where to start, or what to do next.
  • You are ready to take the leap, but are a little bit (or a big bit) scared.

This is not for you if:

  • You are a seasoned entrepreneur.
  • You are looking to make millions overnight.
  • You are lazy. (No judgment. Some of my best friends are lazy.)

What’s Covered?

  • Corp, Sole Prop, LLC – What are the differences?
  • Business Nuts & Bolts (Fed ID#, Sellers Permit, DBA, etc)
  • Branding (You have to know who you are before you know who your customers are)
  • Getting your product made
  • Pricing (determine a price, wholesale vs retail, etc…)
  • Sales (how to make them and how to avoid the feeling of “Please Reject Me”)
  • PR, Marketing, and Ads – They’re different, and you need to do them all
  • Networking Online & Offline (Twitter, Facebook, and live events)

Your Investment

The introductory price of this program is $797, but the “recession special” is $597.

During the eight weeks of this course you will get the information you need to take tangible steps toward bringing your idea to life.

Buy it!

Want to know more? Keep reading….

Exactly What You Get When You Sign Up For My 8-Week Program

  • Eight 90 minute classes, every Monday from August 16 to October 4, 2010. This will be me, live, sharing what I know, and how to avoid the mistakes I made in my businesses. Each session will be recorded and emailed the following day, along with any printed material needed for the next session.
  • An eBook of The Essential Business Handbook, and the accompanying workbook.
  • Membership to a private Facebook group where you can post questions for me & other professionals, and you can share your experiences and good news with the group.

And a bunch of bonuses (with more to come!)

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    • Lana Goldberg’s 1-hour Webinar: Beginners Guide To SEO Internet Marketing Expert Lana Goldenberg will teach you what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is and why you need to understand it; 3 mistakes that make your information invisible to Google, other search engines, and customers; how to attract your ideal clients with the right key words, and more.
    • Lisa Steadman’s three-part audio program: Love, Business, and Cha-Ching! In this three-part audio program, business coach Lisa Steadman shares how love and business are inextricably linked; how to build a business around your book idea; and how to build a six-figure business around your expertise.
    • Brandi Funk’s eGuide: Top 10 Tips For Entrepreneurs – A Health Care Guide Brandi Funk, FNP-C is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and health care advocate. She is also the author of Cut Your Health Care Costs Now! She has created a guide, with the 10 most important tips for entrepreneurs when they are researching health insurance for themselves and their employees.
    • Laurelle F. Johnson ‘s eBook: Is Your Elevator Speech Taking Your Business To The Top Floor? When asked, “So, what do you do?” do you trip over your words or simply recite a laundry list of your products and services? Your message is unique and so are you. In this hands-on guide you will learn how to play up your unique strengths and craft an elevator speech that hits the target every time.
    • Melissa Caserra’s eGuide: Quick Start Publicity This guide could be called Publicity 101. Melissa Caserra specializes in helping small business owners get publicity in top media outlets. This guide will introduce you to the basics so you can start building a solid foundation for your future PR needs.

Save yourself time, money, and embarrassment

I started my t-shirt business, Bad Baby Fashions, 6 years ago, and even though I had a business degree and years of corporate experience, I felt lost, because accounting and business filings are such a small part of running a business. I stumbled along the path, and after about 2 years, I started feeling like I was on solid ground. At that point I could explore, try new approaches, and even fail, with confidence.

Since then I have set up a second company for an organic plant food I developed. I will condense the lessons from my experience and adventures into eight 90 minute sessions.

Your Investment

The introductory price of this program is $797, but the “recession special” is $597.

You will get practical information that you can immediately put into practice. Although I will cheer you on every step of the way, this course is not a motivational seminar. You will get the tools you need to get out there and make it happen.

Buy it!