@ BTII Institute One Gateway Plaza Newark NJ 07102 – 26 Floor

Don’t miss this limited time only opportunity to attend one of two  comprehensive workshop sessions,  featuring “My Business Plan Book: New Venture Starter Kit”.  Get the inside scoop on how to start, operate and grow a successful business in today’s economy.  Attend one of two dynamic sessions, featuring hands on application for writing your business plan, and making business happen.

6 – 8 pm  Section A:  Thursday, May 17, 2012  Note: Small classroom sizes.  Ideal for experiential learning. 

6 – 8 pm  Section B:  Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Get Your Free Copy of the Book -  Workshop Fee $ 45.00  Register Now:

One Gateway Plaza, Downtown Newark, 26th fl. (across the street from Newark Penn Station)  Limited Class Sizes – Register Early!

(917) 213-1232  – Call for info.

Monday evening, June 4th, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Place: Centre, 157-11 Rockaway Blvd (between South Conduit & 144th Avenue) Jamaica, NY 11434
Admission: $10 per person  www.thestepnetwork.eventbrite.com  Contact, Sherise Patterson www.simplytoempower.com       (718) 289-4080 ext. 1; (347) 423-3701 . Laurana Edwards will be signing copies of My Business Plan Book: New Venture Starter Kit.

Business Advisor, Laurana Edwards presents a practical roadmap for entrepreneurs in “MY BUSINESS PLAN BOOK: NEW VENTURE STARTER KIT”. 

Ms. Edwards says…

“MY BUSINESS PLAN: NEW VENTURE STARTER KIT, provides all of the necessary information, tools and guidance for you, the entrepreneur to write and complete a professional business plan without the expense of a consultant”.

As a long-time business advisor, Ms. Edwards offers her top three tips for entrepreneurs:

1.  Allocate a budget for the various aspects of running and growing your business including: capitalization, marketing, operations, staffing, contingency.

2.  Create a system for running the operation.  Think of a franchise model.  What needs to be done every day, every week, every month?  It makes running the business much easier and will help it grow.

3.  Pay attention to the economy and any trends that could affect the way consumers think and subsequently spend their money.  Pay attention to competitors and the industry as it relates to the economy to find new opportunities and avoid disaster.

Laurana Edwards is a business consultant specializing in strategic marketing, corporate communications and project management. She provides consulting services, conducts training sessions and develops communication tools and materials for major corporations, colleges, schools, small businesses and nonprofits.

Ms. Edward’s services, including work with the Small Business Administration and their affiliates, are unsurpassed. As a business consultant Laurana Edwards has assisted small business owners nation-wide with the start and growth of new ventures and has provided guidance on the operation and management of existing enterprises. She holds a PMP Certificate, a BSBA in Marketing Management and a certificate as a Certified Management Trainer.

Available for book signings and business training sessions upon request.

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Laurana Edwards to Attend The Power Breafast of June 7th 2012 – by AJ Management, Featuring “Marketing in the Age of Social Influence.  “My Business Plan Book Will be available on sale at this event.

The book can be used by business professionals of varying industries, and for a number of purposes. It is recommended for people seeking financing, investors, partners, for functional managers, existing business owners, product developers and most essentially for entrepreneurs who seek to benefit from having a tool to guide them on starting and running a prosperous enterprise.

Prices are available for groups, organizations and learning institutions. For information visit: www.mybusinessplanbook.com or www.eprofitmarketing.com. Or you can call (917) 213-1232.