Micro-Business Institute Upcoming Events

Good Financial Management Goals and Quality of Life Methodology, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 1:30 – 3:30 – this methodology facilitates participants’ personalized definitions and priorities around eight Quality of Life factors as defined by Dr. Douglas Ramm: 1-Freedom, 2-Renewal, 3-Money, 4-Love, 5-Health, 6-Security,7- Friends and Family, 8-Enriching Occupation

Entrepreneur’s Source, Friday, July 22, 2011 from 9:30 – 11:30 - For over 25 years The Entrepreneur’s Source has provided thousands of people with the answers and the opportunities they needed to improve their lives. Our discovery and education-based method of franchise and business consulting allows our clients to discover opportunities that are ideally suited for what they are seeking for themselves and their families.

Intro to Marketing!:Making Sense of Your Options.July 27, 2011 from 1:30 – 3:30 - Struggling to keep pace with the ever-evolving world of marketing? This interactive session will take you back to the basics AND help you wade through the maze of marketing options and decisions.

Customized Session: Writing Effectiveness for Your Business Plan. July 29, 2011 from 9:30 – 11:30 - To be effective, a business plan must be well thought-out and without mistakes that hurt the writer’s credibility. Participants will have the opportunity to submit their draft business plans before this workshop. The workshop will be customized to provide techniques to strengthen the participants’ writing. Anticipated concepts include the following:

 Avoid common mistakes in usage and grammar
 Improve the visual elements of your document so people will read it
 Incorporate copywriting principles to attract attention
 Use headings to sell your message

Strategic Partners

Ally
Creative Strategy Works
InCredible Messages
The Callidus Group
Savvy Consultants
Success Services Inc.
Small Business Administration
Bynum's Marketing

Previous Events

PNC Bank - Financial Economic Success Series

Foundations of Money Management
June 3, 2011 @ 9:30 - 11:30 am

Credit 101/Identify Theft
June 10, 2011 @ 9:30 - 11:30 am

Business Banking/Smart Borrowing
June 17, 2011 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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Workshops

Allegheny County MBE/WBE
June 1, 2011 @ 1:30 pm

Credit Restoration
June 8, 2011 @ 1:30 pm
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Business Planning Classes

10 Week FastTrac New Venture ( 3 hour workshop)
Beginning June 1,2011 @ 9 - Noon

It is expected that upon completion of module activities that the information obtained will assist in the complete of a business plan.