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  Do you have an idea for an awesome invention, want to start a business, or generate sales for a specific product? If so, you need capital or social crowdfunding resources to turn your entrepreneur savvy inspiration into a success! Traditional lending is no longer an option, therefore, thousands of entrepreneurs have turned to crowdfunding. This workshop provides a treasure trove of practical information, valuable tips, tools, and strategies to create a successful crowdfunding campaign! Learn the difference between a successful campaign and a failed campaign, how to get started, working with contributors, and being creative without spending long hours at the computer. $20 materials fee payable in class. Topics include:   What is Crowdfunding Types of Crowdfunding Crowdfunding Mistakes Mechanics of Reward Crowdfunding Industry Facts and Highlights Why Businesses Turn to Crowdfunding Crowdfunding and Your Business Emerging and Small Business Social Lending Funding Challenges for Emerging Businesses Alternative Fin Tech Financing Woes Tax Implications  

  This workshop shows business owners how to use multiple cost effective marketing segments to brand their business and reach their target groups.  Students also will learn how to be more creative in finding not just a customer, but the right customer offering long-term ROI benefits. The highlights of this workshop are marketing on a budget; showing business owner’s how to standout when marketing to potential customers; becoming more effective with messaging, branding, and planning; creating product value; and connecting with customers. Using the resources and strategies of this course, attendees will become more effective with messaging, branding, and planning. $15 materials fee payable in class. Save $13 by enrolling in all three Business Startup courses at once! Click here for details on our Business Startup Series.  

  This highly interactive workshop is designed to aid the business owner (startup or existing) in developing a viable plan to get a business growing or continuing to grow in the right direction. Attendees will engage in step-by-step exercises, covering all sections of a business plan necessary to secure financing. This practice will foster thought processes required to create a plan, constructively define goals, and establish objectives. $25 material fee payable in class. Save $13 by enrolling in all three Business Startup courses at once! Click here for details on our Business Startup Series.