This hands-on workshop will help you get started quickly as you learn the steps necessary to successfully launch your new business. Learn to prepare a written plan you can use to build and grow a profitable business. Learn the best way to structure your business as you identify and focus on the key marketing, sales and financial issues of your business and how to bring it all together. This powerful event has helped many entrepreneurs achieve success.

Date: Tuesday, July 16

Time:  9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Yes, it is almost certainly true – you are making mistakes when marketing your business products and services.  Come prepared to listen, learn and discuss what you can and should do to fix those mistakes.  Bring your business cards, flyers and a link to your website to have them challenged by your peers and a 35 year expert marketing executive who has already helped more than 400 clients just like you!  This event can make a powerful and profitable difference for your business, whether you are an experienced pro or just getting started.

Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/Monster-Mkt-Mistakes-071813

Date: Thursday, July 18

Time:  9:30 am – 12:30 pm

This orientation will give insight into starting and running a successful small business.  You will learn all about what the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has to offer and how we can assist you in establishing or maintaining your small business through one-on-one consultation and training seminars. We offer the New Client Orientation free of charge to all new clients.

Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/New-Client-071913

Date: Thursday, July 19

Time:  9:00 am – 11:00 pm

A business plan is a necessity for the success of your business! This workshop will cover all aspects of creating a business plan, as well as emphasize the importance of goals and outline methods to achieve these goals. Critical topics such as business development, marketing plans, advertising strategies, financial analysis & budgeting will be covered. Attendees may bring a laptop to work on their business plan during the training.

Date: Tuesday, July 23

Time:  9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Email is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable, and efficient way to build and maintain relationships in all types of business and organizations. This session will teach you how to master email marketing communications with a comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies that lead to increased profits, revenue and engagement.

• What is permission-based email marketing and becoming a trusted sender
• Email list building
• Increasing deliverability and open rates
• Writing good subject lines and content – getting readers to take action
• Tracking results and what to do with this information
• How email and social media marketing work together to achieve goals

PLUS a bonus session: Creating emails that Rock. Take a sneak peek at the Constant Contact tools and how easy it is to create a branded email campaign.

Register online at:  http://tinyurl.com/Power-Email-Marketing-072413

Date: Wednesday, July 24

Time:  8:30 am – 11:00 am