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January 07, 2009
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Lunch & Learn Events
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Starting Your Small Business
Date: October 15, 2008
Description: This pre-business workshop includes discussion on the basic qualities of entrepreneurs, defining a business plan, basics of marketing, and introduction to business financial planning.
Who should attend:
Any individual thinking of starting a business.
Presenter: Rose Creps, Maine Small Business Development Center
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Marketing Basics
Date: November 19, 2008
Description: Explores the fundamental principles of Marketing and how they influence Marketing strategies. Participants will learn about sustainable competitive advantages; how and where to do market research, as well as why it is essential for success; effective advertising strategies; and a general understanding of how to be more appealing to their target market.
Presenter: Greg Gould, Maine Small Business Development Center
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Increasing Your Sales by Helping People say Yes
Date: December 17, 2008
Description: Learn how to work with your potential customers and increase Sales
Who Should Attend:
Business owners or prospective business owners wishing to:
Increase sales
Better understand the sales process from a customers view.
What You Will Learn:
How to help a customer say “Yes”
Presenter: Rose Creps, Maine Small Business Development Center
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Understanding the Basics of Cash Flow
Date: January 21, 2009
Description: This training program is designed for business owners or prospective business owners who wish to: Better understand the relationship between Balance Sheet, income Statement and Cash Flow Statements.
Who Should Attend:
Business owners or prospective business owners wishing to:
:Better understand the relationship between Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement
Maximize Working Capital
What You Will Learn:
How to let the numbers help you make better decisions
How to better anticipate and plan for your financing needs
Presenter: Rose Creps, Maine Small Business Development Center
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The Basics of E-Commerce
Date: February 18, 2009
Description: Participants will learn the basics of e-commerce: how web sites and search engines work, how to register a domain name, and how a web site can enhance the overall business model. Participants will also learn about easy to use web site templates and where to go for more assistance
Who Should Attend:
Business owners or prospective business owners wishing to:
Better understand how the internet and a bricks and mortar storefront work hand-in-hand
Learn what it takes to maximize your on-line presence
What You Will Learn:
Resources to create your own web site.
Tips and tool of effective web Marketing
Presenter: Greg Gould, Maine Small Business Development Center
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Lunch & Learn Event Information
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These seminars are for you if:
- You are starting a new business
- You are an existing business
- You want to learn valuable information
Location:
River Valley Technology Center
60 Lowell Street
Rumford, Maine
Time:
Most seminars will run from 11:00 am- 2:00 pm; lunch will be provided
Cost:
$10.00 per seminar, River Valley Chamber members pay only $8.00
Registration:
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required by calling 207-369-0396 or email.
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