STARTING AND MANAGING A BUSINESS

Presented at the 2007 San Francisco Chapter of the National Association Of Professional Organizers regional conference, this 90-minute workshop looks at the issues you need to consider and the steps to take when starting a small business. It is available as either an "instant download" audio recording (in MP3 format) or as a CD.

Do you want to have a successful business? Every business or business expansion starts with a business plan. Sitting down and planning your business -- a mission statement, goals, market research, marketing, operations, and financials -- are extremely important to your success. So what's the process? What are the areas you need to address? If you've been putting it off or you don't know what a business plan is, this fast-paced and information-packed workshop is for you.

Sandy Stelter, JD, CPO®, is the founder of Strategic Organizing Solutions (SOS). She currently serves as Secretary of the National Association of Professional Organizers Board of Directors, is a past president of NAPO-SFBA, and received the 2006 Service to NAPO Award. Through the Small Business Development Center, Sandy assists small business owners achieve their goals to own a business.

If you are interested in more NAPO-SFBA workshops, check out the full listing -- and look for our "complete conference recording" sets (save at least 10% when you buy the full year's set of recordings, where available).