The statistics facing small business owners are daunting. According to the US Department of Commerce, more than 70% of businesses started this year will fail before their 10th birthday.

Every year, 1 million people start a business.
• By the end of year one, at least 25% of businesses fail
• Within 5 years, more than 60% of businesses fail
• By year 10, fewer than 30% of businesses are still alive


The statistics are frightening. But you don't have to be a statistic!

The Small Business Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs will provide you the skills, knowledge and tools necessary to engineer your business's success!

In a confidential, supportive atmosphere, you will:
• Learn the 3 characteristics all business owners share and how to align these traits so your business will thrive
• Create a competitive market analysis for your business
• Learn the 10 critical elements of a business plan for small businesses
• Develop a long- and short-term vision for your company
• Identify your most deeply-held values and learn how to manage your business in accordance with those values
• Recognize what underlies your own procrastination and learn how to move forward
• Learn effective techniques to connect with your colleagues and staff
• Learn the signs for when it's time to hire a virtual assistant or a staff
• Receive support from fellow entrepreneurs and learn self-care techniques for the small business owner


Your business doesn't have to be a statistic. It can be the success you want it to be!


Register now for the Small Business Bootcamp for Women and learn:

• The 2 fatal mistakes that cause small businesses to fail

• The 1 thing you MUST do to prevent entrepreneurial burnout

• The 3 steps you can take right now to increase your business's chance of success

Why is this course just for women?
Women entrepreneurs and small business owners have a unique perspective and face distinct challenges. An October 2010 report by the US Department of Commerce shows that women own 30% of privately-held businesses but account for only 11% of sales among privately-held companies. Additionally, the average sales for women-owned businesses are only 25% of average sales for men-owned businesses. I want to help women entrepreneurs earn the money and create the successful businesses they deserve!


Women entrepreneurs share a number of challenges:
• Competing in a male-dominated business environment
• Balancing home and work
• Getting funding for your business
• Avoiding entrepreneurial burnout
• Making time to write a business plan
• Feeling guilty about taking time away from your family to work on your business (and vice versa!)


The Small Business Bootcamp for Women will give you the strategies and tools you need to make your business a success while also supporting your need for personal and family success. As women, we know that succeeding in one area means little if we feel like we're failing in the other area. With specific tools and exercises and the support of other women entrepreneurs, you will leave this course armed both for business success and personal success.

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Here are all the details you need to register

Course: Small Business Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs

Dates:
May 2nd
May 9th
May 16th
May 23rd

Time: 12:15p to 1:15p

Place:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh—Allegheny Branch
1230 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Cost: $97 for the entire 4-week course

LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL: Register by April 22nd and bring a friend or colleague for free!


My personal guarantee:
I want you to be completely satisfied with the information you receive in the Small Business Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs. So I'm giving you the first class for free. If for some reason the first class does not meet your expectations, I will refund 100% of your money.

Your instructor:
Kelly Eckert is a professional coach specializing in entrepreneurship and personal development for women business owners. Kelly works with entrepreneurs and solo-preneurs, coaching them around business management, marketing and entrepreneurial burnout. As a life and career coach, she assists her clients in finding the job of their dream and/or finding more fulfillment in their current position. As a former marketing consultant, Kelly worked mainly for family-owned businesses, such as IDENTIGENE, EDGARfilings, Navta Associates and Petite Maison. Kelly currently runs two small businesses of her own: Kelly Eckert, LLC and Positivity Girl, LLC.

Testimonials

"Kelly provided several life and career coaching sessions for me earlier this year. I found her advice practical and creative, as well as encouraging and kind. Her fresh perspective and wisdom were of huge help in my job hunting, and helped me feel more positive after some disapointing experiences earlier in my search. I'm convinced that she can help others achieve results, too--if you're considering her services, don't hesitate. She's worth twice what you'd pay!" 

—Catherine Businelle, private coaching client

"That was a stellar presentation! The delivery was excellent and the content was interesting and well organized." 

—VM in Toronto from "Driving Toward Your Dream" teleclass August 2010.

"I just wanted to write and say thank you for all the help over the past month. It was a great help, and I just wanted you to know I appreciate it, so thank you!"

—SD in Pittsburgh, private coaching client.