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I was recently at the SIEDC Show at the Hilton Hotel in Staten Island, and a friend, Evelyn Rogers from A Taste of Honey introduced me to a gentleman that worked at LaGuardia Community College Continuing Education.  Paisley Demby, a Business Services Director for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses gave me an overview on their services.  I am active in the Staten Island business community, and I'm always looking for new ways to help my business colleagues grow. Paisley introduced me to a program that all small business owners should know about.  Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a $500 Million program to help small businesses in the United States grow and create jobs. This course teaches business owners how to:

• Overcome barriers to growth
• Create a business growth plan
• Find and evaluate business opportunities
• Strengthen their financial acumen
• Learn about government contracting opportunities
• Human resource development
• Improve sales and marketing

The program benefits also include business support services, that consists of one-on-one business advise, networking opportunities and technical assistance for critical business issues. The course can help entrepreneurs to prepare their companies to access capital through partners and capital providers.  Your businesses must meet certain criteria. they need to be poised for growth with gross revenue of 150,000-4,000,000 in the last year.

The program I was introduced to is currently operating in NY. I understand there are also programs in Chicago, Houston, Long Beach, Los Angeles and New Orleans. The curriculum includes orientation on entrepreneurial skill sets, growth planning and business assistance resources.  The second module includes growth and opportunities, comprised of exploring different strategies for growing a successful small business. There is a module on leadership styles and strategies. The fifth module is on human resource management, followed by marketing and selling. Next you'll learn how to be bankable. After that you'll learn how to grow your business through operations and how to successfully implement your growth plan. The last module helps business owners to use mentors advisory boards and consultants to help them grow their business instead of relying on themselves for new strategies. It all comes together at the end where you present your growth plan and receive feedback and guidance on how to implement the strategies you've created.

I've heard enough griping that there's no help for business owners: there's plenty of help, but it won't walk through your front door.  You have to go out and get it. If you are in NY and want to know more, go to www.laguardia.edu/10ksb and take action. Cease the day!

For More Info:

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
LaGuardia Community College
29-10 Thomson Avenue,

9th Flr Room C911B
Long Island City, NY 11101

718.730.7400 – Main

718.609.2017 – Fax

www.laguardia.edu/10KSB/
10ksb@lagcc.cuny.edu

Built by British immigrant Captain Christopher Billopp circa 1670, the stone manor was referred to as the Billopp Estate for nearly a century until September 1776 when British Commander  Lord Howe called for a peace meeting at the estate which would attempt to end the Revolutionary War.  Among those in attendance were Edward Rutledge, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.  While this peace conference was ultimately unsuccessful, the historical significance of the meeting was renowned and overtime the manse gained the name "The Conference House."

The Conference House today hosts many events, tours, historical reenactments and festivals, especially during the more temperate seasons throughout the year.  With spring being the best time to launch, there will soon be plenty on the horizon of Conference House Calendar. Visit their new website by clicking this link and be sure to check back periodically for new events and happenings during the late spring and summer of 2012!
 

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