Independent Consulting Made Easy Workshop
March 19, 2010, 9:00 - 5:00pm
Goizueta Business School, Room 208

In response to many individuals starting their own business or venturing out as independent consultants as a result of the current economic conditions, Bench Strength has created  Independent Consulting Made Easy, an all-day workshop for professionals interested in starting their own business or becoming independent contractors or consultants.

The goal of the day long workshop is to explore the many business model options available to build a profitable business from the ground up.

What you will learn:

• Why are more people becoming entrepreneurs?
• Why Independent Consulting is a rising trend in business
• If you are ready to go out on your own
• How to successfully set up the right business structure for your business
• How to emotionally connect with your vision of career happiness
• How to define your personal brand
• The importance of social media – how to use LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to enhance your brand
• The insider’s view of a solo-preneur – what’s it really like on a daily basis
• Authentic networking techniques
• Speed networking with all attendees and speakers to practice your brand message and extend your network

You should attend this workshop if you:

• Want to learn more about independent consulting and starting a business
• Are unsure of what you need to do to be a "consultant"
• Have been affected by the economy and want to take on projects while you are looking for a full-time job
• Want to achieve more balance in your life
  
• Have a successful career, but feel somewhat unfulfilled
• Want to connect with other like-minded professionals for networking and business growth

Heather Wilson, the founder and CEO of Bench Strength, will be on hand at the event along with several successful business owners who will combine their talent and experience to present a practical and interactive learning session.

Featured Speakers may include:

Dana Brownlee, Founder, Professionalism Matters
Ellen Dracos-Lemming, Dracos-Lemming Consulting
Traci Ellis, President & Owner, Traci D. Ellis, Esq. LLC
Barbara Giamanco, CEO and Sales & Social Media Builder, TalentBuilders
Jennifer Remling, Author & CEO, Carve Your Own Road
Shannon Schultz, Schultz Consulting Group
Heather Wilson, Founder & CEO, Bench Strength
Steven Winokur, Turning Point Strategies

What's included?

Participants will receive:

• continental breakfast, snacks throughout the day, and lunch
• packet of all presentations
• contact information for all attendees/speakers
• opportunities for expert feedback from successful business owners
• incredible networking with other like-minded professionals

The price for this event is $199.00.
Goizueta Students / Alumni pay $99.00.
You can also "add a friend"  for $99.00!

What's holding you back?  Register today!

2010 Workshop Dates

• Friday, March 19th
• Thursday, May 20th
• Friday, September  17th
• Friday, November 12th
  

Bench Strength Workshop 2009, Goizueta Business School.

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