CHICAGO, IL, November 03, 2012 (Press-News.org) Among workshops/events offered in November by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), a nationally and internationally recognized women's business assistance center providing services and programs that support and accelerate women's business ownership and strengthen the impact of women on the economy, are:
Thursday, November 8, 6 to 9 p.m.
"Guiding Your Success Through Building a Business Plan"
Description: This workshop is designed to be taken by both new business owners and owners of emerging or established businesses. You will write a draft of your executive summary as an outline for creating your full business plan and your planning process. You will learn all the parts of an effective plan and why it's important that you get it on paper.
Location: Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $45.00 in advance, $50.00 at the door
Registration: http://bit.ly/SrTdKp
Tuesday, November 13, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
"Is Certification Right for You?"
Description: Have you been asked, "Are you certified as a minority or woman owned business?" by corporations and government agencies? If so and you don't know where to start, this workshop is for you. Presented by the WBDC Certification Program Manager, you will learn:
• What certification you should obtain based on your business needs
• The differences and benefits of Minority (MBE) and Women (WBE) owned business certifications on Federal, State, Local and Private levels
• Benefits and process of WBE certification offered by the Women's Business Development Center through the
Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Location: Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
Registration: http://bit.ly/SrTLA4
Wednesday, November 14, 1 to 4 p.m.
"Starting a Business in Illinois"
Description: Are you considering starting a business in Illinois? Put yourself ahead of the curve and gain the knowledge you need to assist with a successful launch. This Women's Business Development Center workshop will address if business ownership is right for you, the transition from being an employee, volunteer, homemaker and/or independent contractor to business owner and more.
Location: Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $10.00 at the door, $20.00 in advance
Registration: http://bit.ly/U1cyGT
Thursday, November 29, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
"Profit from Your Personal Brand"
Description: Your personal presence can be profitable, or it can cost you. This session explores how personal branding hits the bottom line of your business. This exciting Women's Business Development Center workshop gives participants immediate feedback on how they are perceived and arms them with the tools necessary for making a memorable and positive impression in business affairs, personal relationships and casual everyday interactions.
Location: Women's Business Development Center, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $50.00 in advance, $60.00 at the door
Registration: http://bit.ly/Ulh1yD
For further information about these or other WBDC workshops, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477. The WBDC is headquartered at 8 S. Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60603.
Women's Business Development Center November Programs Support, Accelerate Women's Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance.
2012-11-03
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[Press-News.org] Women's Business Development Center November Programs Support, Accelerate Women's Business OwnershipCenter provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance.