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Monday, February 13, 2012 5:30 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship @ FEGS
Address: NOTE NEW ADDRESS: 315 HUDSON ST., (Spring/Vandam & Varick/Greenwich) , Subway Stations: 1 to Houston Street; C,E to Spring Street
City/State: SOHO Manhattan, NY 10013
Are you at a certain stage and age in life?
Is your job outdated?
Are you ready to start a business but can't figure out what to do? There are many factors determining success, but it helps to start with a "hot" idea --and most of ours won't cost you a fortune to start.
Fortunately, not only does technology render some professions obsolete, it also creates new ones in the changing occupational landscape.
SIGN UP BELOW to meet and hear from women who have launched a new business and a new life after retiring their out-moded ones. For information, email ownyourfuture@fegs.org, or call 212-366-0033 for information.
Barbara Feldman became adept at moving herself around the country to sell software, hardware,and fiber optics technology to banks and financial institutions. In 2007, she leveraged her 20 years+ of personal relocation experience into A Nu Start NY, a company that assists seniors in downsizing, transitioning and relocating. Today Barbara is a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist (CRTS), and Circle of Service Member of National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM). She has a BA from Adelphi University. Barbara is one of the Institute’s first clients., BA Adelphi University.
Jeanne Golly has had five careers in her 48+ years career span: After being downsized from marketing functions which included selling and acquiring corporate operating divisions and product-lines in multinational corporations, (2)she founded a multinational US/Japan marketing consultancy; (3) Taught 7th grade and college level; and currently (4)directs the career services function at a fashion college while (5)writing book on contemporary South East Asian artists.
Merry Nachemin, an administrative and psychiatric social worker, lost her position as a licensed psychotherapist and the administrator of a mental health program, when her agency was dissolved. Merry fused that experience with her extensive fashion and color sense as well as two Certificates from FIT to create makeovers in cosmetics and wardrobe that give her clients the distinctive look of success and the boost of confidence to reach their goals.
Sandra Oster had a vibrant decorating business that was unable to sustain itself in 2008 along with most businesses that depended on discretionary spending. She sought jobs with other decorators, and scoured Craig's List. She was concerned because her warehouse held many home furnishings she had accumulated to sell to these clients. She decided to see if she could sell these items online. She turned a liability into an asset by launching "Decorators Tag Sale," an Ebay for decorators.
Charlene Overcash, is the Small Business Administration (NY Area) Story of 2012. Charlene,went from a North Carolina farm to a career in physical therapy and then a career in nursing which took her to a NYC visting nurse service. After visiting a veternarian with her pet one day,Charlene applied her visiting nurse skills to create Pet Home Health Agency, a visiting nurse service for pets.
10 HOT/CHEAP BUSINESSESS TO START IN 2012 - YOUR NEXT CAREER WHEN YOURS BECOMES OUTDATED!
Thursday, January 19, 2012 5:45 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship @ FEGS
Address: 130 E. 59th Street, 7th floor Conference Center (Park/Lex Aves.) , I.D.& Pre-Registration Needed
City/State: Manhattan, NY
Are you at a certain stage and age in life?
Is your job outdated?
Are you ready to start a business but can't figure out what to do? There are many factors determining success, but it helps to start with a "hot" idea --and most of ours won't cost you a fortune to start.
Fortunately, not only does technology render some professions obsolete, it also creates new ones in the changing occupational landscape.
SIGN UP BELOW to meet and hear from women who have launched a new business and a new life after retiring their out-moded ones. For information, email ownyourfuture@fegs.org, or call 212-366-0033.
Panelists (in formation)
Rebecca R. Eddy, a homemaker and neighborhood organizer who applied her skills from these activities to become a certified Professional In-Home Administrator and Money Manager for Seniors® Life Keeping, Not Just Bookkeeping® She pays their bills, keeps up with their medical insurance reimbursement and notifies clients of whatever they should know.
Jeanne Golly has had five careers in her 48+ years career span: After being downsized from marketing functions which included selling and acquiring corporate operating divisions and product-lines in multinational corporations, (2)she founded a multinational US/Japan marketing consultancy; (3) Taught 7th grade and college level; and currently (4)directs the career services function at a fashion college while (5)writing book on contemporary South East Asian artists.
Merry Nachemin a psychiatric social worker, lost her position as a licensed psychotherapist and the administrator of a mental health program when her agency was dissolved. Merry fused that experience with her extensive fashion and color sense, and a course at F.I.T, to create "do-overs" selecting makeup and clothing that give her clients the look of success and the feel of confidence to reach their goals.
Sandra Oster had a vibrant decorating business that was unable to sustain itself in 2008 along with most businesses that depended on discretionary spending. She sought jobs with other decorators, and scoured Craig's List. She was concerned because her warehouse held many home furnishings she had accumulated to sell to these clients. She decided to see if she could sell these items online. She turned a liability into an asset by launching "Decorators Tag Sale," an Ebay for decorators.
Charlene Overcash, is the Small Business Administration (NY Area) Entrepreneur of the Year. Charlene,went from a North Carolina farm to a career in physical therapy and then a career in nursing which took her to NYC's Visting Nurse Service. After visiting a veternarian with her pet one day,Charlene applied her visiting nurse skills to create Pet Home Health Agency, a visiting nurse service for pets.
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FOUR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS TELL HOW THEY STARTED THEIR AMAZING BUSINESSES! GETTING TO NEXT: the seminar
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 5:45 PM -- 8:30 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship@FEGS, CON EDISON, JEWISH WOMEN'S FOUNDATION, THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL & FEGS Health & Human Services System
Address: Con Edison Auditorium, 7th floor , 4 Irving Place (Betwen East 14 & East 15th Sts & Park Ave South & Lex.Av)
City/State: Manhattan, NY 10003
FREE EVENT
DISCOVER HOW THEY DID IT!
Who helped them? What they needed to start? When they started? Where they found customers? How they knew their business was needed? Where they found financing?
PANELISTS:
SCOTT GERBER, a serial entrepreneur, syndicated columnist, and the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.
GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN, founder of HerFuture.com linking young women with mentors, founder of SparkPlug Communications, public relations, and author of Add More -ing to Your Life - a Guide to Happiness and New Spirit Junkie. a Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles
PETE CHATMON, critically acclaimed film maker and founder of the Media+Marketing Collective, Double7Images, which creates social media campaigns designed to give businesses, brands, and entrepreneurs a fighting chance in a crowded market place.
ADELAIDE LANCASTER, co-founder of In Good Company Workplaces, a learning center and co-working space for women entrepreneurs in NYC, and co-author of newly released, The Big Enough Company: Creating a Business that Works for You.
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE SEMINAR
EMAIL: ownyourbusiness@fegs.org
VISIT: www.yourfutureinbusiness.org
CALL: 212.366.0033
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Choosing a Business That Is Right for me
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 2:00 PM -- 4:00 PM
Organization:
Address: 80 Vandam Street, First floor Gallery , Between Hudson and Greenwich (Trains 1,C,E)
City/State: Manhattan, NY 10013
If you are thinking about starting your own business, this is your first question – Which business is right for me?
• What do I need to get started?
• How do I determine if there is a need for my business?
• How do I develop a business plan?
• How do I identify financing and customers?
• Why is marketing essential?
These questions and steps for starting your own business will be answered by the Director of The Institute, Fabianne Gershon. You can also schedule a confidential counseling session with her to learn how to make your own business plans a reality.
Take the entrepreneur self-assessment survey at the Institute’s website,
http://www.yourfutureinbusiness.org/getting started/self eval.html
to discover if you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur.
Register for this FREE Seminar by emailing ownyourbusiness@fegs.org or go to our website:
www.yourfutureinbusiness.org.
This seminar is co-sponsored by F.E.G.S Health and Human Services System, JBFCS, and UJA-Federation of New York’s Connect to Care.
The Thypin Oltchick Institute Is Unique.
It is a free, one-stop informational and referral source that helps aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners identify the most reliable resources available to help them start a business. The Institute administers the Women’s Enterprise Action Loan Fund that makes loans to women small business owners.
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FRANCHISING: “In Business for Yourself, Not by Yourself! (Check the box next to the title if you wish to register for this event.)
Monday, June 13, 2011 6:00 PM -- 8:30 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute
Address: 130 E. 59th Street, 7th floor Conference Center
City/State: Manhattan
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS, WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
At this seminar, our expert panel discusses what you need to know about owning a franchise business. Exhibiting and available will be seasoned franchise and small business professionals to answer your questons:
• What franchise businesses are needed for now? For the future?
• How do franchises work?
• How to select the right franchise for you?
• What are the benefits of a franchise? The pitfalls?
• How do you find financing, clients and customers?
The Panel
• Joe Matthews, author of Street Smart Franchising” moderates our panel.
• Jania Bailey, President and COO, FranNet, major franchise broker
• Eileen Huntington, Co-Founder, Huntington Learning Centers
• Shelly Sun, CEO and Co-Founder, BrightStar, a healthcare franchise staffing company
• Janice Williams, President, Owner of Tutor Doctor of NY, a home based franchised business
Special thanks to Alan Goldberg of FranNet for co-producing this event with us.
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HOW TO START A BUSINESS! (Check the box next to the title if you want to register for this event.)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:00 PM -- 9:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute & Connect-to-Care
Address: Young Israel of Flatbush , 1012 Avenue I
City/State: Brooklyn
If you are thinking about starting your own
business and becoming an entrepreneur,
what do you need to know?
Our seasoned
panel of experts discuss the necessary steps
for starting your own business and will be
available to answer critical questions related
to getting started in the current economic
environment.
*How do I choose a business that is right
for me?
*How do I need to get started?
*How do I determine if there is a need
for my business?
*How do I develop a business plan?
*How do I identify financing and customers?
• Why is marketing essential?
The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Entrepreneurship
provides comprehensive information and a referral service that can help to create your unique business vision.
Take the entrepreneur test to discover if you have the ability to become an entrepreneur at www.yourfutureinbsuiness.org
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NO JOB? NO PROSPECTS? CREATE YOUR OWN CAREER! Launch A Business!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:00 PM -- 8:30 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women Entrepreneurs @ FEGS and the Young Entrepreneurs Council
Address: Con Edison Auditorium 4 Irving Place between E. 14 - E. 15th Streets , One block east of Union Square. Trains: L,4,5,6,R,N
City/State: Manhattan 10003
Never Get a REAL Job: (How to Dump Your Boss, Build a Business and Not Go Broke), a tell all book by Scott Gerber.
This is a CON EDISON Entrepreneurial Forum event.
It is for anyone who wants to be or is, his/her own boss
“Entrepreneurship is a beginner’s sport, not a banker’s sport.
Building a business is more about ingenuity and hustle than obtaining a wad of cash—which is why young people are the ideal candidates to build businesses.”
“Motivation 101, the realization that building something great isn’t overwhelming once it is broken down into parts with a little planning added.”
“Building a business is like constructing a house. If you don’t take time to lay a solid, sturdy foundation, the whole structure is doomed to come crashing down around you."
PANEL: The panelists are from the Young Entrepreneurs Council:
Scott Gerber,moderator, author, serial entrepreneur, internationally syndicated small business columnist, angel investor and public speaker.
Matt Wilson co-founded the website, Under30CEO.com, which offers entrepreneurs the tools to succeed; and the digital marketing firm Shadow Concepts. His mission is to inspire young people to become leaders.
Jordan Goldman founded Unigo the web's largest resource for reviews of colleges, and author of the series “Students Guide to Colleges,” Penguin.
Maia Josebachvili tried everything once: mechanical engineering, Wall Street trading, a year+ worldwide train trip that led to creating Urban Escapes camping trips that led Urban to be acquired by LivingSocial,a social shopping site.
PRICE SLASHED! Sign up while the fee is 50% OFF. Prepaid registration of $15 is required for this event. The fee includes a complimentary copy of the book,"Never Get a Real Job", admission, the author's autograph, refreshments and the panel discussion.
Your book will be waiting for you at the event. Scott will be available to sign copies of his book before and after the panel discuss, 6:00-6:30 PM and 8:00 - 8:30 PM.
If you wish to attend, check the box next to the seminar's title,enter your email below and follow the directions. If this is the first time you are registering for one of our events, you will be asked for information to help us custom our events to meet your needs.
Thank you for visiting our website and registering for our event.
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Why Start Your Business In An Incubator?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 6:30 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women Entrepreneurs @ FEGS and the Queens Economic Development Corp.
Address: 36-46 37 Street at The Entrpreneur's Space , M,R trains to 36th Street Stop, Queens
City/State: Queen, NY 11101
FREE - Incubators are shared facilities promoting entrepreneurship by offering business and technical advice, attractive rent rates, marketing and mentoring encouragement and often financing capital.
Learn the benefits and tour an Incubator! Representatives from four NYC incubators discuss the benefits of an incubator in an incubator. Meet with the panelists individually to learn if an incubator is the right way for you to go for your business.
The Entrepreneur's Space-offers four commercial kitchens and office space in Long Island City(pictured).
NYDesigns-provides skills, workshops, network, and space to build your design business. Studios and workshops in at LaGuardia College in Long Island City.
Sunshine Sudios-arranges frequent networking events in its fully serviced and flexible-lease office communities located in TriBeca, NoHo and soon, the Bronx.It works with NYC Economic Development Corp.
160 Varick Street Incubator-targets technology startups, offering entree to nyc-based agencies and to the faculty and students of NYU and NYU-Poly Tech.
TO REGISTER:The event is free. However, you must pre-register at
http://www.http://www.queensny.org/qedc/entrepreneur_space/
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FREE! Your Business Can Be Successful from its Launch!
Monday, October 18, 2010 5:45 PM -- 7:30 PM
Organization: The Con Edison Entrepreneurial Series by Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurshipp @ FEGS
Address: Con Edison Auditorium , 4 Irving Place (Between East 14 and East 15 Streets and Park Avenue South & Third Avenue)
City/State: Manhattan, NY
CLICK THE BOX ON LEFT TO SIGN UP FOR THIS AMAZING EVENT:
Elements for a Successful Business Launch and Thereafter! Only one out of three women’s businesses survive to Year Two. A panel of small business experts in banking, product development, marketing strategy, promotion and motivational skills and doing business with large companies discuss the elements which offer a better chance for your business to flourish from the start:
• Your product or service is unique, in demand or needed!
• You seek advice from a large company you want to do business with!
• Your business is a Certified Minority Women’s Business Enterprise!
• Your business has adequate financing and you know how much is enough? Where can you obtain financing?
• You’ve polished your networking and marketing skills and can measure the results!
• You have the personal and business skill sets to be successful!
In attendance will be exhibitors who assist with business plans, financing, certification, working with large enterprises and polishing personal and business skill sets. There is time before and after the seminar for attendees to speak with the panelists and exhibitors individually. We will post their names shortly.
To Register check the box next to the title of this seminar and scroll down to enter your email address in the box below. Remember: re-register after you fill in your information if this is the first time you have registered for one of our events.)
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Don’t Miss this Event
The first Con Edison Entrepreneurial Forum is a valuable opportunity to obtain professional skills, share information and network with and learn from other small business owners and entrepreneurs. The events will be open to both men and women at no cost to the participants.
PANELISTS
REPRESENTING "DOING BUSINESS WITH MAJOR COMPANIES
Joy P. Crichlow,Director of Con Edison's Minority/Women Business Program for 20 years.
REPRESENTING THE BANKERS
INVITED: Lisa Abiraj, Branch Manager, Sovereign/Santander Bank. a global bank, Invited
REPRESENTING "CAN YOU SELL YOUR PRODUCT/SERVICE?
Carson Tang, Carsonworldwide.com
Experiential event marketing is the core
competency. The company produces experiential events to educate and stimulate product literacy, and brand awareness while building an educated consumer loyalty and base. Media saturation and internet noise pollute everyday lives with a syllabus of infinite choices. Carson explains how marketing knowledge and understanding in human behavior, motivation, needs, and desires allows you to empower the public and decision makers.
REPRESENTING "YOUR BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY IS FAST,CHEAP, FLEXIBLE IN REACHING TARGET MARKETS" Renée B. Schmidt OF Madison Technology
Madison is a local provider of enterprise-grade Managed Hosting and Full-Lifecycle IT Services. Madison offers a wide range of IT services including Cloud Computing and Off-Site Data Backup.
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What Do You Need to Start & Grow a Business in Staten Island?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 5:30 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Entrepreneurship @ FEGS & UJA's Connect-to-Care & Staten Island Jewish Community Center
Address: Staten Island Jewish Community Center , 1466 Manor Road
City/State: Staten Island 10314
The panelists will discuss the advantages of starting a business in Staten Island. Topics include Social Networking, Tax Benefits for Starting a Business in Staten Island, Choosing a Business in Staten Island, Where to Get Advice and Financing, etc. Exhibitors who specialize in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners will be available for advice. For information for exhibitors, call 212 366-0033. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS REGISTERING, CALL 212-366-0033 OR ON STATEN ISLAND, 718-475-5228.
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Check box to register)You Can Do Business Or Have An Exciting Job With A Major Corporation!
Thursday, April 8, 2010 5:30 PM -- 7:30 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Entrepreneurship @ FEGS and Con Edison
Address: Con Edison Auditorium (bring I.D. for security detail) , 4 Irving Place E.14/E15 St between Park and Third Avenue
City/State: Manhattan
Major corporations are expanding their commercial relationships with women and minority entrepreneurs. They have developed programs to help untried firms sell their services. The director of Con Edison’s supplier diversity activities will describe its program, and a member of the company’s Human Resource Talent Management area will discuss the unusual and pioneering jobs for women and minorities available at large employers. The founder of a women’s business owners/presidents organization and the director of Education and Training for New York City’s Small Business Services will address the benefits and the process for becoming a Certified Minority Women’s Business Enterprise. Certification affords greater access to contracting jobs and technical assistance to better compete for those opportunities along with the benefit of inclusion in the City’s Online Directory of Certified Firms. Don’t Miss this Event To Register check the box next to the title and scroll down to enter your email address below. Remember: re-register after you fill in your information if this is the first time you have registered for one of our events.) Email: ownyourfutureinbusiness@fegs.org for instructions to be sent to you Call 212-366-0033 for assistance in registering.
FREE SEMINAR: Low Budget and No Cost Solutions to Boost Biz Revenues in Challenging Economic Times
Thursday, January 7, 2010 5:00 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship@FEGS
Address: 130 East 59th Street, 7th floor , Please bring I.D.---- 4,5,6 Trains to Lexington/59th Street
City/State: Manhattan, NY
Doors open at 5:00 P.M. 5:15-6:15 P.M 7:30-8:00 P.M. Exhibitors 6: 15 - 7:30 P.M. Panel Discussions CLICK ON FLYER BELOW: Are you starting a business or wanting to take yours to the next level in these tough times? Our panel has the most efficient and cost effective answers for you. • Your website is today’s business card and cash register • Smart ideas for inventory, sales, cash flow, receivables, rent • Wise choices for construction, telecommunications, vendors, leasing • Social networking is the new press release • Conversational selling is the new word of mouth • When advertising is cost effective • Professional resources can save money • Multitasking and flexible employees • Stick to what you know Our 5 Panelists Are Entrepreneurs: Exhibitors: Before and after the seminar, seasoned professionals who serve small businesses will be available to discuss their programs and answer your questions. REGISTER: www.yourfutureinbusiness.org Email: ownyourbusiness@fegs.org Call: 212-366-0033 If you register on the web, be sure to enter all the information asked. Also, if your phone or address have changed, please go to About Us and update your information. Many thanks. If you register on the web, be sure to check the box next to the title of the event, and please enter all the information asked. Also, if your phone or address have changed, please go to About Us and update your information. If your email has changed, the system will ask you to re-enter your data. Many thanks.
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What You Need to Know About Starting A Business on Long Island
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 6:30 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: FEGS, Connect to Care, Long Island JCCs, Thypin Oltchick Institute, etc
Address: Mid Island Y JCC , 45 Manetto Hill Road
City/State: Plainview, Long Island, NY 11803
FREE - If you are considering starting your own business, what do you need to know? At this seminar, seasoned professionals who serve small businesses will exhibit and are are available to answer the questions that are critical to starting a business in this economic environment. To benefit from this seminar please review the documents on Getting Starting on this website. There is no fee to attend this seminar. For further informtion, call 516-484-1545, Ext. 212 or your local JCC or email connect-to-care@sjjcc.org or visit www.sjcc.org/connect-to-care. Please check the box next to the seminar's title in order to sign up. If you are new to the Institute, you will be routed to a page which asks for information so that we can best serve you. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO FILL OUT THE QUESTIONNAIRE, YOU CAN REGISTER BY EMAILING to connect-to-care@sjjcc.org WITH YOUR FULL NAME, PHONE/AREA CODE AND EMAIL ADDRESS. Thank you.
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OVERSUBSCRIBED: Google 101 for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 5:30 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: Google & The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship@FEGS
Address: At Google's NYC Headquarters , You must be registered to receive address and attend. You will receive the address and registration number before the event. Those not pre-registered will not be admitted.
City/State: Manhattan- Lower Chelsea, NY
Seating at this event is limited. As of Friday, May 29, this event is oversubscribed. If you have registered and have not received a confirmation number, we will notify you whether or not a place becomes available. In the meantime, please register so that you may receive information about our future events. The program starts at 6:00 PM sharp with presentations on AdWords, Google Local Business Center,YouTube and Google APPS, online applications for small business. Google will have four kiosks devoted to the above products. Please arrive by 5:30 PM to go through security. Priority will be given to attendees of previous Women's Entrepreneurship events and to those who have filled out their online profile in full. Men are welcome. Please follow instructions to register. Enter the email address with which you have previously registered for events. Please give the system enough time to process. Thank you.
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TONIGHT --FREE: Marketing Your Business in Tough Times through Social Networks
Monday, April 6, 2009 5:30 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship@FEGS
Address: 130 E. 59th Street between Park and Lex, 7th floor , There is security and your name must be on a list in the lobby.
City/State: Manhattan, NY
FREE
Expert panelists discuss the best social networks for developing a buzz for your products and services – Facebook, Twitter, LinkIn, MySpace, UTube and more. Audience Q&A. (The panel will be videotaped, not the audience.)
Reservations Required: Please put your email address in the box below. If you have registered for our previous events, you will be registered for this event. If you have never registered with us before, you will get a message that says your email doesn't match. Then, click on "click here" and fill out the information for registration. We plan our events knowing something about our attendees' interests and levels. If you are registered, you will get information about future events. Thank you very much.
The Thypin Oltchick Institute@FEGS is a one-stop free informational clearinghouse and referral resource for women entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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NEW DATE! MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS IN TOUGH TIMES THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKS
Monday, March 2, 2009 5:30 PM -- 8:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship@F·E·G·S
Address: 130 East 59th, 7th fl (Lexington & Park Avenues) , Trains, 4,5,6,N,W,R
City/State: Manhattan, NY 10022
FREE SEMINAR The snowman hit us hard. However, we have rescheduled this extremely popular seminar. 1. THE BEST SOCIAL NETWORKS Expert panelists discuss the best social networks for developing a buzz for your products and services- Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bebo, Classmates, MySpace and more. 2. ASK THE PANEL! In the second part of the program, “Ask the Panel”, attendees ask for advice to help their businesses. To participate, email a question with your name, email address and day phone number to ownyourfuture@fegs.org. Type “Ask the Panel” in the Subject line. You must send your question by February 19,2009 and be in attendance to have your question read. 3. Resource NETWORK In the third part of the program, entrepreneurs will be selected to describe to the audience the products or services they have available. To participate, email a description of your products or services with your name, email address and day phone number to ownyourfuture@fegs.org. Type “Network” in the Subject line. You must send your email by February 19. 2009 and be in attendance to participate.. To Register for the Seminar, SCROLL DOWN OR CALL: 212-366-0033 Email: ownyourfuture@fegs.org
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Fourth Annual Small Business Summit 2009: "How to Find and Keep Customers for Life"
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
Organization: Prime Strategies & Smallbiztechnology.com
Address: Digital Sandbox -New York Information Technology Center , 55 Broad Street (Beaver St & Exchange Pl) Subways:1,2,3,4,5,J,M,Z,R,W
City/State: Lower Manhattan, NY 10004
This year's Summit theme is customer service. You'll hear experts discuss how to GROW your business even in this tight economy. Exchange ideas with speakers and peers and attract new alliances, resources and customers. Fee: $129/$79 Early Bird Registration only, or $149/$99 program plus buffet lunch. Visit the Summit website, http://smallbiztechsummit.com for the Summit's agenda. There will be great prizes at the end of the day. The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship is a Marketing Partner at this event. Our clients will receive a $30 discount on the event fee by registering on this link: Copy and use the following link to register and get a $30 discount: http://smallbiztechsummit.eventbrite.com/discount=FEGS30.
GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS IN A TOUGH ECONOMY
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 8:00 AM -- 10:00 AM
Organization: Sponsors: The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship@FEGS, TD Bank, FEGS, UJA Federation, United Way of Long Island
Address: PD Bank Offices, 45 Melville Park Rd. , South of I-495, LIE, East of Route 110 - Broadhollow Road, West of Maxess Road
City/State: Melville, Long Island, NY 11747
FREE. If you are a woman with a small business or planning to start a business, what do you need to know to be successful today? A panel of four experts in banking and finance, management, social media and sales and marketing on and off the web will discuss the process. There will be time for discussion and Q & A. *How to cope with the credit crunch *How to deal with slow payers *How to cut expenses without cutting service *How to turn a website into a cash register *Five ways to market and sell without breaking the bank *Does networking and talking still work? *How to focus on tomorrow while thinking about today *Should I start a small business in this economy? Registration and coffee from 8:00 - 8:30 A.M. Panel begins at 8:30 A.M. All seminar participants will receive resource materials. To Register: press the Register button below.
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A BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN ! IS IT FOR YOU?
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 6:00 PM -- 7:00 PM
Organization: Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship @ F·E·G·S and Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO)
Address: F·E·G·S Offices:315 Hudson Street, Room 915 (Between Spring & Van Dam Streets) , Trains E,C to Spring St; No.1 to Houston: Walk west to Hudson
City/State: Manhattan, NY 10013
Learn about WIBO's 16-week workshop, "How to Build a Successful and Profitable Business:the ABC's of Being a Successful Entrepreneur" and how WIBO and the Thypin Oltchick Institute can help you get started. REGISTER: Email: nbush@wibo.org, Phone: Natalie,212-684-0854, ext. 0538 or use the register button below. For more information go to www.wibo.org
BACK TO BUSINESS IN UNPREDICTABLE TIMES FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Managing and Maintaining Your Small Business In A Challenging Economy
Thursday, November 20, 2008 5:30 PM -- 7:30 PM
Organization: Sponsors: The Thypin Oltchick Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship@F·E·G·S and UJA Federation of New York
Address: Address: UJA/Federation of New York Offices , 130 East 59th Street, 7th floor auditorium
City/State: Manhattan, NY
To Register, call: 212-366-0033 or register below. Speakers will address what resources in this economy are available for small business owners.
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