Orientation Session
July 21, 2010 at 6pm - Third Wednesday of Every Month*

Join the Brooklyn Enterprise Center for an introduction of our services and programs. Learn basic start-up issues. Meet our business coaches who will be matched with your specific business need.

*Please call to register at 718-385-6700 ext. 10 - the date may vary.

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Women Rise To Financial Independence Program - Personal Finance and Credit Training
Starts August 24th, 2010
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm
Location: 80 Jamaica Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207

This program will assist you with your money management needs. This 18-hour training program will show you how to:

• Objectively assess your financial situation;
• Make a distinction between financial needs and wants;
• Develop a personal and business budget, where applicable;
• Secure business funding if needed;
• Improve your credit score; and
• Start implementing a savings plan.

Clients have been able to reduce Credit Card interest rates, negotiate debt, start saving and improve their credit scores.
Call us at 718-385-6700 ext. 10 to register now.

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Business Development Training
Start Date: Classes Start on September 21, 2010
Investment: $100

A great way to start learning how to run your business effectively is to sign up for our 60-hour training program, designed to help you think through the basics of successfully launching your business. This course will help you see the big picture—operations, pricing strategy, marketing, sales, management, financial statements, and other key aspects of running a business. Emphasis is placed upon developing an effective business plan that will serve as an operations guide as well as an instrument for soliciting financing, where appropriate.

Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm for 10 weeks at 80 Jamaica Ave. 3rd Floor. For more information and to register, please call us at 718-385-6700 ext. 10.

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Bridal Industry Roundtable
Are you a photographer, chauffeur, baker, fashion designer? Join the Bridal Roundtable! You will have an opportunity to visit bridal expos as a group and receive and provide referrals. The LDC provides workshops, courses and services to better help you on your journey to Business Success! You will also have a chance to network with your industry peers and learn from one another. This Roundtable meets once per month at our office from 6pm-8pm. For more information please call Santos Morales at ext. 20.

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