WEDC - Mid-Hudson

Do You Have What it Takes to be a Successful Entrepreneur? Find Out Now! Path to Entrepreneurship Program   Please join the Women’s Enterprise Development Center for a FREE program designed to introduce you to small business ownership. Learn about the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and what it takes to run your own business.  […]

Classes start February 9, 2017 and are held primarily Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 PM.  Click MHV Spring 2017 Schedule for the list of topics and dates. LOCATION: Dutchess Community College 53 Pendell Rd - Bowne Hall Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 If you have an idea for a business, some experience in the field, or have […]

Business Data Analyzing by adamr WORKSHOP BEING RESCHEDULED   Every business needs to do projections to plan ahead and strategize. Learn this simple tool and review which expenses you can deduct from your business to save on income tax.  How can you manage the cash flow of your business? Learn how to translate these numbers […]

One of the biggest challenges faced by most entrepreneurs is access to capital to fuel growth and fund other initiatives. While small business’ traditional financing partner, the local bank, remains a good option for those that can qualify, there are many other small businesses that are turned away—despite the fact that they are often excellent […]

This workshop will teach business owners the art of identifying, developing and managing key strategic alliances that will help grow their business.  As small business owners we are wearing multiple hats including marketing and sales.  It is vital for business owner to have an effective business team helping them grow their business. One that can […]

Let’s get it done – don’t let the loan application process scare you! Come learn the essential components of completing a loan package. Learn about what lenders are looking for and how to increase your chances of getting funding with a strong application that rocks! Pre-requisite for all attendees: Prior to the workshop, attendees should […]

Business owners invest in all kinds of intellectual property: brands and logos, promotional materials, websites, brochures, and of course, their products, machines, materials, processes, or formulas. Learn about how to best protect your patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets from speaker Gary M. Schuster, Partner, Jacobowitz & Gubits. Register today to join us for this […]

Learn to transform your best ideas into a steady stream of income. Did you know your business has its own story? In this 2 hour workshop with author, workshop leader and book coach, Dara Lurie, you’ll learn how to uncover the powerful stories within your business and use those stories to design a message that […]

In sales, there are several methodologies utilized to achieve the desired end result – the sale. When selling a product, service, or idea, you are also selling yourself as a reliable source of information and support.  You can design, recommend, educate, be detail oriented and yet, if you are not comfortable asking for the sale, […]

The Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend: Learn how to use QuickBooks Online to enhance your business decision Learn the strategic WHY of each feature of this under-utilized program Understand more than just the checkbook register feature of QuickBooks Online Use the reports that can empower your business decisions Become more PROFITABLE This is a […]

Attendees will learn that women have financial power and face many financial challenges.  Why do we need to establish goals and values for financial success? We will deep dive into why and how budgets are used to create wealth.  What is financial peace of mind and how can it be achieved?  Attendees will come away […]