Virtual Series: Quick Start Series Night 4: Getting the Word Out- Marketing Your Business

Virtual Online

Unit 4 of the Quick Start Series is focused on understanding your customer and how your product or services meets their needs. Are your marketing efforts communicating your message to your customers? Are you even fishing in the right pond? Marketing Your Business takes you through the basics of marketing, developing a marketing message and...

In-Person: The Art of Networking Workshop

Burlington County Library 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton Township, NJ, United States

Are you struggling to connect with new people and build valuable relationships? Join our engaging workshop to enhance your networking skills! You’ll learn effective communication techniques for initiating conversations, identify networking opportunities that align with your goals, and prepare for events with confidence. We’ll also cover the importance of post-event follow-up and maintaining relationships with...

In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 1- Intro- Product Development and Production Process

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The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.  •     Do you have a product or...

In-Person: Business Planning Workshop

Burlington County Library 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton Township, NJ, United States

A business plan is more than just a checklist item; it’s a crucial tool that transforms your vision into reality. Join our upcoming live event to learn the importance of having a business plan and the key elements it should include. You’ll learn which sections to prioritize to create an effective plan. By the end...

In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 5- Business Administration & Bookkeeping

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Committing to keeping accurate records of all sales and expenses is the foundation for ensuring your business’ future success. Written transactions serve as a documented history of your business’ daily performance. Moreover, these records are then combined at key moments of each year to present an overall picture of your business’ financial health. This session...

In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 6- Pitch Competition & Last Day

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Session Six is the last session of LAEDA’s Turning Your Hobby into a Business, and the class where you get to showcase your talent! Applying everything learned in the previous five sessions, each student gets the opportunity to pitch their business. The pitch is a “show and tell” way to both market your product or...