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Developing an Idea for a Startup Business

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Date	June 9, 2010
Cost	FREE
	Many would-be entrepreneurs are at a loss about what kind of business to start. You’ve dreamt about becoming your own boss and controlling your financial destiny, but what kind of venture is the right fit? Ideas can come from many sources, — previous work experience, hobbies, a personal need, filling a market void. But, whether you’re fulfilling a passion or following a marketing opportunity, you’ll need a process to evaluate your options. Developing an Idea for a Startup Businessis a FREE– one-hour webinar that will help you with your decision-making. You’ll discover that inspiration can come from many sources and learn about a wide array of catalysts.
	Who Should Attend? Product creator/inventors Under-employed people or entrepreneurs by necessity Recent retirees realize that they’re not ready to retire Frustrated employees People with bright ideas Would be/wannabe entrepreneurs
Instructor	Geri Stengel , President, Ventureneer A "graduate" of the corporate world, Geri is also a mentor and teacher, who is up to date on the latest and best marketing practices, including technology and social media. At Ventureneer, Geri uses Web 2.0 technology to make networking and learning affordable, convenient, and effective, and to market Ventureneer's services. Yes, she tweets, blogs, networks on LinkedIn and Facebook, and tracks the results of each. Bottom line: Geri knows teaching, she knows business, and she knows social media so she can help you bring your marketing, development or fundraising plan into the 21st century without numbing your mind with jargon or "computerese."