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Starting & Managing a
HOME-BASED BUSINESS

What are these Workshops ?
  • Usually attended by about 20 Persons planning to start or grow a home-based business.
  • Taught in a relaxed classroom atmosphere.
  • Enjoy inter-active discussions with others with home-based businesses,
  • Enjoy shared experiences and networking possibilities.

What is covered in this Workshop?

  • Characteristics of successful home-based businesses
  • Legal aspects
  • Useful technology
  • Efficient operations
  • Marketing your business
  • Risk management evaluation and protection
  • Record-keeping
  • Critical success factors

Who is the Moderator?

  • Margot Dishner has extensive experience in marketing and advertising.  As Senior Vice President of a large New York City advertising agency, she counseled many Fortune 500 clients, including Procter and Gamble, General Mills, Chase Manhattan Bank and Hanes Corporation.  Subsequently, she did significant work with non-profits, and was an Executive Board member for the Sierra Club. With Score, she has counseled more than a hundred small home-based businesses, helping them improve their operations and marketing.

Why attend this Workshop ?

  • Maximize your personal productivity
  • Reduce operating and overhead costs
  • Learn when you might be breaking the law
  • Discover what it takes to run a home-based business successfully
  • Develop a professional image for your customers

When and Where are they ?

Thursday May 14, 2009 (CANCELLED) 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday Sep 10, 2009 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM
 
  • CAC Conference Room
    827 Broadway, Suite 210
    Oakland, CA, 94607

    On the West side of Broadway between 8th and 9th Streets
    At the top of the staircase on the second floor on the left
    Three blocks from BART 12th St City Center Station
    Street parking and parking lots nearby

What is the Cost ?

  • $25 if pre-registered (see 4 ways below, including credit cards)

  • $30 on the day of the event (no Credit cards allowed at the door)

  • Add $40 to include an excellent Business Planning Software CD, a $100 value at retail & only available with registration.

  • $5 discount cards are available from SCORE counselors 

How can I register ?

 

Remember: Seating is limited
Places are assigned on a first-paid first-served basis

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