Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
January 17, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Think Dutchess
3 Neptune Road, Suite A21
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Fees/Admission
$10
Contact Information
Cynthia Marsh-Croll
Program Manager
EAP Director
Women's Enterprise Development Center (WEDC)
3 Neptune Rd
Suite A21
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-363-6432,
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Description
Eat healthy, quit smoking, go to the gym – all worthy New Years resolutions. How about owning a business?
Time to act on that entrepreneurial instinct? Find out, by joining WEDC for an informational seminar for women who are aspiring or current business owners, semi-retirees, veterans, execs-in-transition, and others.
Seeking alternatives to traditional employment? Learn about putting that entrepreneurial spirit to work. There may be a ready made franchise business that fits your model! Industry specialists will detail franchising’s basics, bust its myths and address how it can suit YOU!
Beyond burgers and donuts we’ll discuss:
- Business ownership models
- Franchises’ rewards and risks
- Best opportunities (full/part-time)
- Research best practices
- Low cost options/funding vehicles
Hear about such businesses as: Children/Seniors, B-2-B/Consulting, Health & Fitness, Pets & Tech