How To Start Your Own Business or Consulting Practice

 
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HOW To Start Your Own Business Or Consulting Practice Trump Taj Mahal 1000 Boardwalk At Virginia Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Tuesday, March 20, 2012  | 8:00Am - 4:00PM
Would you like more flexibility, more money, and a chance to leave the institutional bureaucracy behind? Do you want to work from home or feed your creative side? Learn from one of the country's most successful nurse entrepreneurs on how to start, and successfully operate a business. This continuing education workshop,  held at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ, will highlight “need to know” information for moving to the next phase of your career.
If you're thinking about business ownership, you already have a business in place, or you're just curious for that next stage in your life, this seminar is for you.
Key course benefits:
Uncover new sources for financing a business
Identify key accounting considerations
Discuss types of insurance needed by business owners
Learn how to effectively market your ideas
Uncover numerous Internet resources for online business information
All participants will receive cutting-edge live instruction from career expert Donna Cardillo, will have access to seminar-only materials and resources, and will receive a continental breakfast. Those seeking continuing nursing education credits will receive 6.0 contact hours of education and a certificate.
 
Early Bird (by February 28, 2012 ) : $215 Registration Fee: $240 Group (3+): call for details
For more details please call Gannett Education: 1-800-866-0919
 
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Donna Wilk Cardillo has been speaking and entertaining for over a decade. Her sense of humor and animated style bring her presentations to life. She has a passion for speaking and compassion for her audiences. Donna presents in a down to earth style that hits the mark with any audience.
Donna's speaking style is consistently described as inspirational and dynamic. She has been characterized as motivational, down to earth, funny, approachable, upbeat, knowledgeable, professional, and a good role model.
Experience the energy and enthusiasm of a live presentation by Donna. She will ignite a fire under you and start you on a journey of exploration and discovery that will enable you to avail yourself of all that life has to offer. Donna is practicing what she preaches and is living her dream.
Donna is an "Expert" blogger at doctoroz.com and author of the books, Your First Year as a Nurse - Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional, A Daybook for Beginning Nurses and The Ultimate Career Guide for Nurses.
Affiliations:
National Speakers Association
American Nurses Association
New Jersey State Nurses Association
New Jersey League for Nursing
National Association of Women Business Owners and its International affiliates
Sigma Theta Tau International
 
 
GOT Questions? Contact The Speaker - Donna Cardillo, RN, Ma info@dcardillo.com | 732-449-9666 http://www.dcardillo.com/
"Don't sell yourself short or underestimate the value of your nursing credential and background. That RN is something that we all worked long and hard to achieve. The public consistently ranks RNs as the most trustworthy of all professionals. Every RN possesses a great body of knowledge and experience that is valuable and marketable in a variety of settings. Besides that, our nursing background enhances everything we do in healthcare and beyond. It sets us apart. Be proud of those initials after your name and promote them proudly."
- Donna Cardillo
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8:00 AM
Registration
8:30 AM
Realities of business ownership
Challenges and rewards
Assessing your entrepreneurial potential
Financing your business venture
Getting ready for action
10:15 AM
Break
10:30 AM
Business basics
Legal, insurance, and accounting issues to consider
Setting up your office
How to set fees
Contracts, proposals, and other annoying paperwork
12:00 PM
Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 PM
Marketing your business
Developing a marketing plan that works
Identifying your target market
Developing effective marketing materials
How to promote your product or service
2:15 PM
Break
2:30 PM
Secrets of success
Valuable resources
Networking and mentoring
Setting goals
Success stories
4:00 PM
Adjournment
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Trump Taj Mahal 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (800) 825-8888 www.trumptaj.com  
Each individual will be responsible for making his/her own reservation with Trump Taj Mahal. The room rate is $85 per night plus a 14% sales and luxury tax. Triple occupancy rate is $110. A room use fee of $2 per room, per night and a $3 occupancy fee per room, per night will be added. Fees and taxes are subject to change. Group rate is available until February 17, 2012. Please contact the Trump Taj Mahal's Reservation Department at 800-825-8888 and mention Gannett or BNS12 in order to receive the above rates. Cancellation of individual reservations not received by Trump Taj Mahal at least 48 hours in advance of arrival date will be charged one night's room rate. This charge will be applied to the individual's credit card.
Parking is available in the hotel's self-park garage. There is a $5 minimum charge per 24-hour period for each motor vehicle parked at the hotel. (Price is subject to change.)
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Fee includes instructional materials and a continental breakfast. Lunch is on your own. Seminar sites are handicapped accessible and barrier-free.
Seminar room temperatures are difficult to control. For your comfort, please plan accordingly.
ALL programs must be attended in their entirety in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Cancellation and Refund Policy for Seminars:
Phone cancellations must be confirmed in writing. Cancellations received four weeks prior to the seminar receive a full refund of the registration fee. Cancellations received after four weeks and up to seven days prior to the seminar are assessed a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received seven days prior to the seminar or “no shows” are nonrefundable. Registration fees are transferable to an upcoming seminar within the same calendar year (expires December 31 each year) or to another participant. In the event that a seminar is cancelled, a full refund will be issued. Questions? Please contact us 800-866-0919 or events@gannetthg.com .
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Disclosures
Seminars must be attended in their entirety and the evaluation form must be completed to receive a certificate of completion.
The planners and presenter(s)/author(s) of this course have declared no real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this educational activity.
Gannett Education guarantees that the content of these educational activities are free from bias.
Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or Ancc of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.
These Cne activities do not include any unannounced information about off-label use of a product for a purpose other than that for which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Accreditation
 
Nurse.com educational events are provided by Gannett Education. Gannett Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Gannett Education is also accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing (provider no. FBN 50-1489) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (provider no. Cep 13213).