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This topic is presented as a seminar workshop for
groups of prospective entrepreneurs or as a private consultation
How To Establish & Operate A Home Based or Small
Business
For the past thirty
five years I
have been either self employed or I have been the
employer. Throughout these experiences I've accumulated a wealth
of knowledge about what factors play a crucial role in the success of your business.
Some are common sense but others are the result of having experienced
the knowledge of consequences. That is, knowing what
not
to do and making errors that have given me valuable intellectual
property. I'd like to share this empirical knowledge with you and
help you avoid common pitfalls in self employment or small business
management.
Together, we can propel your business idea from a dream to a
reality! Small business consultations can begin at any point in
the life of your business. If you have a goal to be self employed,
I would like to assist and mentor you.
There are tried and true disciplines you can apply
to your self employment, particularly home-based self employment;
they will
propel your business to
successful status!
Training Outline
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Starting your business from the initial set-up phase
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Designing a
dedicated home workspace
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Researching your business, product or
service name
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Creating a
consistent business identity
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Establishing a data management system
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Customizing your stationery, cards,
brochures and logos
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Obtaining the appropriate licensing and
fulfilling local legal requirements
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Determining a pricing structure that
assures a profit and consistent market share
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Calculating rather than speculating
bids,
estimates and proposals
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Composing business documents that
contain the entire agreement
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Developing affordable sales and
marketing strategies
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Understanding small business banking
and finance
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Interviewing and
hiring your human
resource team
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Securing ongoing
campaigns for advertising and publicity
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Mastering multi-tasking,
time management
and delegating
skills
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Focusing on providing exceptional
customer services
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Establishing company policies,
guarantees
and service contracts
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