Do you want to know who, where and how to find capital to start or grow your business in this current economy?
Do you know what's required to obtain $2,000 to 2 million from angel investors, banks, venture capitalists or sponsors?
Do you want to start a non-profit so that you'd be eligible for donations and grants?
Whether you're just getting started or already established, you know that running your own business is a tremendous challenge. It takes stamina, hard work, perseverance and sacrifice.
Even if you possess all of these qualities, you can't always solve your business problems alone. There will be times when you need capital to start, build or grow your business.
We are featuring eight industry professionals that will not only tell you where the money is, but will assist you in getting it.
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July 2
Angela Setters
Conquer Credit Management
Proper credit management is the key to financial stability and growth. If you have bankruptcy, foreclosures, late payments, collection, liens or judgments, repossessions and charge offs they can help. With a 14 year history they have been successful with having 517,342 derogatories deleted, 436,914 collections negotiated and removed and have had 95% of their cases closed successfully. This has made them one of the most knowledgeable and effective organizations in the industry. Tailored for today's market conditions you will learn how to;
* Improve your FICO score
* Increase your D&B
* Negotiate Credit
* Correct Errors
* Report Identity Theft
July 9
Connie Sparks
The Wade Institute offers a variety of customized programs designed to empower women in business to become vibrant and a competitive force in the marketplace through entrepreneurial programs, which are designed to promote profitability and success. They are dedicated to maintaining a differential advantage over other companies by their unique ability to leverage your current financial position with a diverse amount of possibilities and cutting-edge strategies. Connie will share with you:
* Financial Alternatives
* How to become bankable
* Alternative funding resources
* How to qualify for unsecured loans
* How to become cash strong
July 16
Contstance Anderson
Micro and SBA Loans
Director of Small Business Development Center and Communication & Training at Pacific Coast Regional
PCR is a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1977 to assist small business owners in becoming successful members of the Southern California business community. Through contracts with the Federal Government, the State of California, and partnerships with private institutions, PCR provides financial, educational and consulting services. Their primary goal is to help the small business owner succeed. PCR's financial programs include: Loan Guarantees, Bond Guarantees, Disaster Bridge Loans, and Direct (Environmental) Loans. The only qualification for these loans is that the business is located within the State of California.
* What's needed and how to gain access to Micro loans, funding, and ARC loan programs.
* Free or low cost programs available that are funded by the state including Entrepreneur Training Institute, where they teach you legal structures, quick books and Foreclosure Prevention Forums, all tools that you can use in today's market.
* What, when and where the new business and financing orientations are available.
*How to get positioned for funding and where can you go to for someone to review and perfect your package.
July 23
Aira Edry
Edry & Associates
Grants & Non-Profits
With over 35 years of years of assisting clients establishing non-profits and raising funds, Aria will walk us through the process of how to raise millions. She shares with us the facts and fiction related to the industry. Aria will focus on Grant Seeking for Non-Profits and will cover the following:
* The Guiding Principles Behind a Grant-Seeking Effort
* The Fantasies and Fallacies of Grant-Getting
* Why the LOIs and grant proposals are the LAST things you do
* Why You MUST fully develop your project FIRST
* The Why’s and How’s of Prospect Research and Why the Grantor’s Agenda is Your Holy Grail
* It Could Be Written on Toilet Paper: Relationships, Relationships!
* Lastly, There Are No Cookie-Cutter Answers!
Aria will provide a number of self-assessment tools and sample letters and proposals. She also offers An Empowered Woman members a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation – by appointment only -- to answer specific questions. Visit Aria in our resource center for more details.
July 30
John Dilts
John Dilts is the Founder and President of the Maverick Angels, a "next generation" angel investor network based in Southern California, which focuses on mentoring and funding early-stage companies. Additionally, John is the Founder and CEO of Dilts Ventures, an Innovation Accelerator CompanyTM which creates sustainable innovation strategies based on an entrepreneurial approach. John is an expert in the areas of innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship and often serves as a featured speaker at innovation conferences and angel investor forums. He will cover;
* What is an angel investor?
* Step by Step what do I need to do and HOW do I do it?
* What are the investors looking for?
* How much money do they lend and how long will it take?
* What are the must haves and how much equity should I give away?
* What are the absolute worst things one can do in a presentation?
August 6 - Two Special Guests
Kenneth Koury, ESQ
Kenneth Koury firm is a general civil and business litigation practice with an emphasis on liability defense. They specialize in civil litigation representing both individuals and businesses. Ken Koury assists clients in exercising their rights against people and companies that unlawfully send junk faxes and brings them to justice.
*Learn "What is a Junk Fax?
*Is it against the law?
*What are your rights?
*How you may be entitled to minimum of $500.00 to a maximum of $4,500 for each unlawful fax you receive.
Deborah Watson Triggs
Union Bank
Br. Manager/Vice President
Deborah Triggs has been in the banking industry for more than 25 years. She currently manages the Union Bank of California Warner Center Office located in Woodland Hills, CA. She is responsible for a portfolio of over 4800 households with over $130 Million dollars in deposits, and over $50 Million in Assets. Prior to joining Union Bank of California, Deborah worked w/Wells Fargo Bank at one of the largest offices in the LA Crossroads District. Most of her banking experience was with California Federal Bank for more than 20 years prior to the merger with Citibank. Deborah will share with you the value of having a personal relationship with your banker. For example:
* Having access to funds in times of need by just making a phone call.
* Third partner in your business to facilitate transactions and act as a voice to your creditors and vendors.
* Coach you in advance to set you up for approval for lines of credits, financing and other financial planning.
* Act as an advocate for you to raise money for different causes.
* Having a professional on your team, working with you in building the financial structure of your personal and business lives.
August 13
Linda Hollander
Attracting Corporate Sponsors
Companies will spend over $16.78 billion this year in sponsorships. Linda Hollander, the Wealthy Bag Lady is the founder of the 8th annual Women's Small Business Expo and the author of Bags to Riches: 7 Small Business Secrets for Women in Business. She is also the President of the International Association of Business Sponsorships. Linda has consulted with many large and small businesses to help them profit from the awesome power of corporate sponsors and has 20 years of experience in business. Her corporate sponsors have included Citibank, FedEx, Health Net, American Airlines, Bank of America, Staples, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and IBM. She will teach you how to:
* Identify your potential sponsors.
* How to attract these sponsors.
* How to avoid the biggest mistakes most people make.
* Create your sponsor benefits package.
* Statistically research to strengthen your offering to sponsors.
* Know how much money to ask for and not sell yourself short.
* How to get your sponsors to renew again and again.
August 20
Connie Koch
Chapter President
Keiretsu Forum Southern California
Westlake, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego
Keiretsu Forum is a global network of capital, resources and with chapters on three continents. Their investment communities are accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. Forum members provide early-stage capital in the range of $250k-$2m. Members invest in a myriad of opportunities including "brick and mortar" i.e. real estate. 70% of their investments are in technology companies and 30% in non-technology opportunities. Connie will share with us;
* What industries are potential investors looking to invest in NOW.
* How to present your business so that it fits the models that investors are looking for.
* What should you be prepared to invest and what ROI you should expect.
* The professional terms and forms of accepted presentation outlines and follow up.
* What should it cost to prepare and what does it cost to present.
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With a small investment of $199.99 you can generate a return of over $5,000.000 with the contacts and expertise that's included. CLICK HERE for you eight down loadable teleclasses.
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