Women Impacting Public Policy Courses and Opportunities

UPCOMING COURSES IN JUNE:

Training 140 – Picking the Right Bank

Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT

• Getting the right people on your side can make all the difference. It’s not one size fits all.  
• What kind of bank is the best fit for your business?  
• Ways to make sure you are getting enough attention from your financial institution. 

Course Instructor: Sydnee Reghioui, Vice President/Business Development Officer,  EagleBank 

Click here to register. 

Training 255 – Financing Your Business: Conventional Financing v. Investor Cash  

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 3:00pm ET/ 12:00pm PT 

• Business owners who are looking for an outside cash infusion into their business must understand the pros and cons of conventional financing v. investor cash.
• Although it may seem like a good idea to avoid debt by finding an investor who will exchange cash for stock in the business, there are federal and state securities issues as well as the problem of dealing with a minority shareholder in your business.  

Course Instructor: Lucy Benham, Attorney-at-Law, Lucy R. Benham PLLC
Participants must be WIPP dues-paying members. Click here to register. 

Training 111 - Putting Your Business in Order: Increasing Profitability

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT

Get your business in financial shape. We’ll discuss how to:

• Focus on the best customers for your business
• Rethink your marketing tactics to deliver higher return on investment
• Rework pricing and discounts to bring in more cash

Course Instructor: Mary Ellen Hickman, Brand Management and Marketing Strategy, Hickman Consulting Partners, LLC

Click here to register.

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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY

            WIPP Presents:

Understanding Trends and Opinions in Access to Capital in Today’s Marketplace 

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 3:00pm ET/12:00pm PT

• How do your fellow business owners feel about the economy, access to capital and general business outlooks for 2010? Hear the results of the WIPP Access to Capital Survey from Q1 and compare your insights and expectations as you begin to formulate your plan for the remainder of 2010 and 2011.
• The session will feature presentations by AllPoints Research and Consumer Financial Service Corporation, both of which played key roles in survey design, delivery and analysis.

For more information and to register, please click here.

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PODCASTS & PRESENTATIONS NOW AVAILABLE:

            Training 101 – Putting Your Financial House in Order – April 28, 2010 – Click here

            Training 110 – Putting Your Business in Order: The Business Plan – May 4, 2010 – Click here

            Training 120 – Putting Your Business in Order: Build Your Team – May 18, 2010 – Click here

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jessica Davis, WIPP Program Specialist, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or (415) 434-4314.

www.WomenAccessingCapital.com

About Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) is a national bi-partisan public policy organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities in business in the legislative processes of our nation, creating economic opportunities and building bridges and alliances to other small business organizations. Through WIPP, our collective voice makes a powerful impact on Capitol Hill and with the Administration. Click here to read WIPP's Bipartisan Policy Statement.

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