Learn. Grow. Network. You have a new business and are overwhelmed with all the start-up tasks that keep getting added to your never-ending list of “to do’s”.  You wish you could get the word out about your business, but have no idea where to start.  You spent your ‘Start Up’ money on the kit for your home-based business and don’t really want to have to spend money on Marketing.

Make your next team meeting a night with Cheri! Reserve a time slot with Cheri to personally coach your team on the subject of Post-Holiday Marketing! This class is a very popular addition to our line up!  It will be offered again in January/February 2009 - Look for details!

Whatever your circumstance, whatever your need – Women’s Source is here for you!  We exist to help you cultivate a professional, enriching atmosphere within the proverbial ‘walls’ of your business.  The truth – there are no walls. No boundaries.  That is why most of us venture out on our own in business.   Let us help you break down the barriers that are keeping you from taking your business to the next level…we are your Resource.

Onsite in your area, team meetings or online classes - we make it as easy as we can to help build your business!  For onsite classes outside of Minnesota, please inquire about our traveling policy.

Marketing

Minnesota Women’s Source provides you with several Marketing Resources to utilize in order to promote your business!  The following small group classes are available to help you kick-start your new business or revitalize an existing business venture.

Internet Business

Today, the Internet provides not only a means of identifying you in the business marketplace, but a venue for identifying, selling and delivering your product or service.  Used correctly, your Website serves as a marketing vehicle and front door to your shop all rolled into one!

Low to No Cost Marketing   $29 

Finding the time and resources to effectively   market your business can be difficult!  An   interactive workshop, this class  focuses on identifying your target market, establishing a Marketing budget and strategies to implement with little to no investment.

E-Commerce Class     $29 

Learn the dos and don’ts of setting up your very own E-Store, using customer-friendly design, troubleshooting existing issues.  Discussion topics will include software options, order & payment processes and managing your inventory & product traffic.

Public Relations  $39

Are your name and/or product out there?  Do people know what your business is about? Do they even know what you have to offer?  This workshop is designed to cover the basics of Public Relations.  You don’t need to hire an Agent or PR Representative to get the word out!  Join us and find out how to market to your local community and generate great PR at the same time!  Drive business by establishing great relationships and generating leads – all with the help of just your PC and your Mailbox! 

Website Basics    $39    

In partnership with Squiggles & Giggles Web Design, find out if your website is as user-friendly as you’d like it to be.  Uncover tricks utilized by Big Business web designers.   Is your target market being reached through your website?  How does the layout of your site affect your overall business?  Is e-Commerce a part of your ultimate web plan?  Is your site ready for that type of traffic?  Get these and many more questions answered in this class!  We will use participant sites and walk through them as a team, uncovering issues and discovering how to eliminate them going forward!

Printed Materials    $29

Join us to discuss the pros and cons of printed materials.  Develop solid strategies, eliminate excess paper waste & hone in on what really works for your business model.  Interactive workshop includes logo design, catalogs, sample materials and low-cost options.  Class will also cover distribution strategies and how to measure return on your investment in these marketing tools!

Web Content      $39

Is your website ‘wordy’ and hard to get through? Do you have to scroll down page after page of information – getting lost in the details?  Or maybe your website isn’t delivering as much information as you’d like…time to beef up the content?  This consultative atmosphere provides a sounding board for the information articulated in your website.  We’ll help you structure the content on your site so it is catchy, easy to read and even more easy to remember!