get informed! get connected!

come together to get a refreshing, energetic ‘big picture’ of minority-owned and -operated business, connect with other small businesspeople—and take a moment to work on your business, rather than just in it.

1. ✓ 12-6, tuesday, aug 5, 2008 with breaks for networking
   

2. ✓ q-center, 69 s.e. taylor (portland)
   

3. ✓ $44 pre-reg or $49 at-the-door includes donation to the q-center!
   

4. ✓ pre-register here or rsvp for at-door rate: events2008@causeit.org
   

workshop topics

vision and direction in business
life coach jill nelson will help workshop participants weave the three key strands of business together: self-expression, contribution and profit!

financial planning and measures for success
what are the essentials? how is a profit & loss statement different from cash flow? how does either one actually help you run your business? get the low-down financial planning basics for your business from mba-holder jill nelson.

creating & maintaining healthy business relationships
life coach jill nelson will address the ‘soft skills’ needed to build your business. how do we mix social and work life? how do we make sure integrity and accountability coexist with fun and spirit?

how do i get business financing?
one of the largest causes of success in business is capitalization and credit sufficient for expansion. mj and jill will get you on-track with information on the small business loan process, including alternative finance options, grants and microloans.

what’s p.r. got to do with my business?
in short, everything! what does the public (your potential clients) know about your business? if they pay attention for just a few seconds or read just a few lines about you, what will they be left with? causeit, inc principal mj petroni teaches you to harness the fundamental concepts of p.r. and put it to work for your business.

maps for teams, community and passion!
so you’ve got the basics. how do you make your new knowledge stick? simple: put it into action. business coach mj petroni will lead participants through a process to create a roadmap for what’s next in their business and define a ‘top three’ set of goals & commitments for the coming weeks—a cue card for keeping business on track.

pre-register here or rsvp for at-door rate: events2008@causeit.org

jill nelson

causeit, inc. / step beyond coaching

speakers & workshop leaders

mj petroni

causeit, inc. principal

this event possible through the generosity of

causeit, inc. and our guest workshop leaders

the q-center