Help for independent business women
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A free day-long event takes place today at the UM-Flint, William S. White Building aimed at helping independent business women (and men too!) get ahead. Here's a rundown of the day's activities, followed by contact information.
Agenda:
9:30-10:00 am Registration & Welcome, treats from Rolls-R-Ready.
10:15-11:30 am Morning Breakout Sessions:
Lessons In "Professional Surfing": Learn how to increase your business by
embracing internet marketing and adding it into your current marketing mix.
- Crissy Herron (IndieBizChicks.com) & Sharon McRill (BettyBrigade.com)
Covering Your Assets: Starting a business carries certain liabilities, and
before you fall flat on your face, make sure you know the ins and outs of insurance, banking, ownership styles and more.
- Joel Rash (UM-Flint Launch)
11:45-1:00 pm Lunch and Keynote Presentation Power Publicity! Info on using
various forms of advertising, marketing and publicity tactics to promote your business from Crissy Herron, the Indie Biz Chick herself!
1:15-2:30 pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
Getting Your Craft On: Yes, there really is such a thing as a profitable
craft business. If you've got the skills, learn how to use them to pay the bills. - Crystal Pepperdine (Founder of Flint City Handmade) & Leanne Barkus (Dorabean.Etsy.com)
Absolutely Fabulous Events: Let's face it - first impressions count. Without a good
one, you probably won't have a chance to make a second one at all. Learn how to turn your next event into a raging success.
- Amanda Hairston (A&M Event Concepts) & Emily Hudson (Flint Fresh Foods)
2:30-3:00 pm Networking-Schmetworking: How to get the absolute most out of any social event. Learn the ‘art of the schmooze’ and how to do it without sounding like a sales pitch. You’ll also learn about handshakes, eye-contact, and what ‘great’ follow up really means. Hosted by Sharon McRill of BettyBrigade.com with healthy snacks from Flint Fresh Foods.
Attendance is free and open to the first 75 registered participants!
Three ways to register:
