Women Entrepreneurs’ Boot Camp

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Intro:

Half of all new businesses fail in the first year. Of those who survive, half of those will have closed their doors before Year #5. Most entrepreneurs who start a business are good at their own product or service, but don't have the knowledge and/or expertise to manage everything it takes to run a business. Many don't even know enough to know what they don't know! This workshop will provide you with an arsenal of practical ammunition to arm you for success!

Synopsis:

This all-day boot camp features a full roster of experts in their fields who will discuss all of the aspects of running a business and the obstacles to avoid that a fledgling or aspiring entrepreneur should consider, helping you to build a foundation for success. You will hear from:

An attorney discussing the various legal business structure options with their advantages and disadvantages;
An accountant/CPA who will cover how to set up your books, and tax issues to keep in mind;
A banker who will talk about the various banking products available to businesses, and financing options;

An insurance agent who will go over the types of insurance you need to protect you, your employees, and your business;

Su Hartung who is a Active Member of SCORE Fox Valley will discuss the importance of putting together a business plan, as well as the resources available through SCORE for Entrepreneurs';
Two marketing consultants who will expose you to marketing do's and don'ts and strategies, as well as what's hot in promotional products, to help you get your business "out there"
A representative from the library who will provide an overview of the multitude of free resources available to local businesses;
An experienced business leader who will guide you through a discussion on self-assessment to discover your own personal aptitude for running your own business.

Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided

Marti Barton, President of Word Crafters, Inc., is a marketing consultant, professional writer, and award-winning Toastmaster. With a BA degree in English, Speech/Communication, and Education, Marti launched her successful consulting business in 1999. She is an active member of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, spending 12 years on the board, and currently serves on the board of the Illinois Aviation Museum in Bolingbrook. In 2006, Marti was a recipient of a Best of Bolingbrook Businesses award, was named Bolingbrook's Female Citizen of the Year that same year, and received the Chamber's Women in Business Community Leadership award in 2014. Marti is an Active Member of SCORE Fox Valley.

After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Robyn McBroom pursued a career in intergenerational work before she was laid off at the same time as husband Todd. While looking for new positions, she and Todd provided residential cleaning services to various friends, which ultimately grew into McBroom's Cleaning Services, LLC, a company that now focuses on commercial cleaning and consulting services. They recently celebrated their 15th year in business. She is also an active member of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador. In 2007, their business was chosen for the Networking TEAM International Members of the Year award for all three local chapters, and in 2016 received a Best of Bolingbrook Businesses award. Robyn is an Active Member of SCORE Fox Valley