FREE 10 STEPS..HOW TO START A SMALL BUSINESS!
"We have BIG ideas for Small Businesses!"

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HAMLIN PARK - 3035 N. HOYNE (Belmont & Damen) 7 pm - 9 pm - over dinner

SEMINARS BEGIN THIS FALL!

$29.95 per person

This is a no sales pitch, just the facts seminar for those of you who are looking
to start or grow a part-time, or full-time business from home.

1. CONCEPT, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING
   a. Research current like-businesses, locations, industry, demographics and 3 target markets
   b. Competitive analysis, competitive advantage, G2 and ‘recession, value-added proof growth plan’

2. CONCEPT TO A VALUED ADDED, BENEFIT PACKED SOLUTION-BASED PRODUCT AND\OR SERVICE
   a. From concept to product and\or service, to value-added, to system to DVD and beyond

3. ABBREVIATED EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (For a home based biz, you do not need a biz. Plan)
   a. Business model to marketing strategy approach, startup cost?, management?, economy?  

4. CORPORATE ID (ALL ABOUT WHO YOU ARE)
   a. Name, Logo, tag line, motto, mission statement, biz cards, post cards, utils, etc.

5. INTERNET MANAGEMENT
   a. Domain name, hosting, website design, optimization, traffic, email, co-branding, security, etc.

6. LEGAL TASKS AND TODO’S
   a. Incorporation, licenses, permits, state registration, simple small business contracts, etc.

7. ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING
   a. Taxes and types of incorporations, sales forecasting, biz financial analysis, record keeping..

8. FINANCE, BANKING AND SEED MONEY TO MEZZANINE FINANCING
   a. Non-cash Transaction Management – e-cash transactions, Paypal, eBay and others
   b. What to look for in a small business bank and how they can help you - now or later.
   c. Where to get money other than a bank in the recessionary period

9. MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONS AND INTERNET BRANDING (WITH PSYCHOLOGY)
   a. How to grow your business on a budget via guerilla urban marketing
   b. Event marketing and free campaigns,  charitable in-king gifts (Networking, Co-branding…)
   c. Constant Contact, Meetup Groups, IImarketing, MeMemarketing, WeMarketing and more

10. OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
   a. Policies, procedures, processes, forms, human resources, management, etc.

- SIGN UP ON THE FORM BELOW TO RECEIVE FREE LINKS, CEN MEMBERSHIP, GGC BIZ GIVEAWAY OFFER
- TOP 10 AT HOME, RECESSION PROOF BUSINESSES, GREEN BUSINESSES AND MUCH MORE!
- FREE CEN MEMBERSHIP, LINKS FORM SIGN-UP DIRECTIONS AND SPECIAL ATTENDEE DEALS

(1 Hour for the seminar, 30 minutes for table tops and 60 minutes for networking - by type\cat.)

Bring your ideas, questions, business card and see a whole new way of
networking with our "Power Business Exchange!"

SIGN UP HERE: $29.95 PER PERSON

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
http://getagripchicago.com

SMALL BUSINESS MEETUP GROUP
http://www.meetup.com/Business-Startups

CHICAGO ENTREPRENEURS NETWORK
http://chicagoentrepreneursnetwork.com

"We have BIG ideas for small business.".

Presented by Getagripchicago.com "Get a Grip on Life!"
and Chicago Entrepreneurs Network "BIG ideas for small business."

773-592-6405 - ron@getagripchicago.com

Read Ron's comments in CNN's Small Business article by clicking her or above.

Ron Carroll received his formal education in Psychology and Art from Loyola University Chicago, but stated his his career in technology. For over 15 years, he automated, assisted and consulted small and large businesses in various capabilities (network engineering, management, Sales and Training), while working with such as IBM Corporation, Comdisco, Creative labs and Lynk (RBS) Systems.

Mr. Carroll is currently President and CEO of Get a Grip America Inc., but has started other companies
as well, including Eye to Mind Design, Business Information Group (BIG USA), and Chicago Cyber Cafes.

Get a Grip America is a life-style oriented, educational and affordable social club for urban professionals to get a better grip on life while meeting new people, trying new things, and going new places in a fun, relaxed and green environment.

In addition to having vast business experience, Ron is a website designer, videographer, artist, musician, writer, 5 letter athlete and Phd Candidate. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and has hosted business events, seminars, workshops, and worked trade shows across the United States, in Canada and Mexico.

Lastly, Ron founded CACA (Community Access Centers of America) in 1995. CACA is divided into 3 sections, SIP, TIP and CAP. SIP = Self Investment Program (Get your GED, take pre-college classes, etc. for free) TIP = Technical Inroads Program (Learn pc repair, digital music mixing and website design) for 18 + teenagers to get started on a cool career. Finally, we have CAP (Competitive Advantage Program), which uses TIP Graduates to help local small businesses and non-profits with computer and website work for free, giving the TIP student some real experience and a prospect for a local, small business startup in the future.