In today's economy, many people are thinking about starting their own business. During any economy, it's a great way to develop a safety net. When your corporate ladder has been leaning against the wrong wall, it's time to diversify.

Now let's assume you have an idea for a business. You've read all you can find about starting a business. You've developed a plan (at least in your head) of what the business will look like when you are successful. But where to start?? How do you get things rolling? How to use the tools we all have available to spread the word and get it going? How do you do that on a tight or non existent budget? What is marketing and why do I need it?

The next workshop by Alexis Mason and Rusty Lee will help answer those questions. You'll come away with real world tools to help launch your new business. Even if you've already started a business---you'll gain new insights on how to take advantage of the latest tools without spending a lot of money.

You'll Learn How To:

Make a Good First Impression Personally and Online
Get Unstuck and Take the Plunge
Use Resources Locally and on the Web
Start Branding Yourself and Your Business
Use Personal Networking Strategies
Use Social Networking Strategies Online