As I commented on fellow BBWO, Cee Cee's blog, I became "official" yesterday, meaning my business in incorporated. And the next step, with the help of a few professionals is to build corporate credit and use less of my own money to fund my business. I'm excited about it. I envision Noja, Inc. will one day become an umbrella corporation for my premarital counseling and marriage consulting business, my future books, lecture series, and hosts of other things I haven't thought of yet.However, there is also this feeling of it being more real than it was before. My business is REAL. I have a certificate of incorporation to prove it. It's no longer an abstract idea in my head. As a service business, it's really easy to keep it abstract. Who knew that this one document would change how I think about my business? But it has. My business is recognized by the State of New York as being an official corporation. The rubber has hit the road.So tell me, if you are "official", did it change how you thought of your business? Did it change how you conducted business (or is it just me)? If you aren't official, what are you waiting for?
This topic on being official is quite an interesting one. For those who have not done so yet, can you further explain why you decided to do so and why it is important to do so? If you have any online resources that you use in relation to this topic, please feel free to share them. - lhenry
Are you a savvy business woman with a new idea and need help developing a solid business plan?
If so you are cordially invited to attend Business Support by Mittie's Semi-Annual Women's Business Development Retreat!
At this retreat we will cover the following business planning concepts:
Executive Summaries
General Company Description
Operational Plan
Marketing Plan
Management Plan
Start-Up Expenses
Financial Planning
This retreat will take place August 17th-August 20th, at a luxurious cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
By the end of the retreat your business plan will be complete. This will be a rigorous and fast-paced training program
combined with relaxation, pampering, and networking with like-minded women.
Cabin amenities include :
Limo or van services for airport arrivals.
Rental car reservations so your car is waiting in the cabin driveway when you arrive.
24 hour on call concierge service to help you with last minute issues like area attractions and maps
Mountain Views
Water Fall Beside Fireplace
Hot Tub On Deck
Big Screen TV's in living room
20 Seat Rumble Seat Movie Theater
Central Heat and Air
Stone Gas Fireplace on Two Floors
Arcade Style Video Games in Game Room
Wet Bar in Game Room
TV / DVD combo's in most bedrooms
Satellite and movie channels in all bedrooms and living areas
Pool Table
Dishwasher
Grill
Free Local and long distance phone calls
Alarm Clocks
Spa Treatments
There are also several attractions in the area that may interest you such as: Dolly Wood, Ripley's Aquarium, Shopping, and Dining.
What is included in the cost?
4 Nights/5 Days in the Cabin
Business Development Training Classes
Breakfast Every Morning
Dolly Wood Admission Ticket
BSM charges at least $800 for a custom business plan, this retreat costs so much less!
Need to bring your kids ages 5 and older? No problem! They are no additional charge!
All that we ask, is that you let us know how many you will be bringing (limit 2) , and we will have several activities available in and around the cabin while you are in class such as:
The Aquarium
Hiking
DollyWood
Swimming
Fishing
And so much more...(attraction tickets for children are an additonal fee. Snacks will be provided free of charge) This retreat will be unlike any other and will be informative and fun, you don't want to miss it!
For pricing information and a registration packet, please call 1-800-518-9846 or send mailto:mittiestephens@businesssupportbymittie.net
Special Guest Speaker
Rhonda A. White, CNHP is one of the most sought-after speakers in the areas of Self-Development, Office Morale, Motivation, Goal-setting, Sales/Marketing, Relation-SHIPS, Health and WHOLEness. She is referred to as “The INNERgizer” and Master Catapult; who has assisted many in uncovering, discovering and launching their “Giant of Potential” within. Her unique style and methods are guaranteed to improve your professional-life, business-life and personal-life!
Congrats Natasha! Feels good to be official, doesn't it. Now you are in the public record for owning a business. For me it felt great that whipping all that stuff up in the kitchen was worth something. I could also apply for business credit and get some of the things I needed, but couldn't purchase right away because of tight cash flow.
I feel like "I'm a real business woman now.....so act like it"!!!
Im working on getting official. Im waiting to hear back from the State of Cali. I will probally have the same feeling as you...the "Oh Lord, am I really doing this. Am I really going into business and telling everyone else that Im in business?"
It was the same feeling that I had last week when I was looking at office space and Im telling strangers that Im a business woman...its a lil sureal but it felt good. I had taken the day off work and I was handling Lexus Events business...and I liked it.
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Semi-Annual Women's Business Development Retreat
Are you a savvy business woman with a new idea and need help developing a solid business plan?
If so you are cordially invited to attend Business Support by Mittie's Semi-Annual Women's Business Development Retreat!
At this retreat we will cover the following business planning concepts:
Executive Summaries
General Company Description
Operational Plan
Marketing Plan
Management Plan
Start-Up Expenses
Financial Planning
This retreat will take place August 17th-August 20th, at a luxurious cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
By the end of the retreat your business plan will be complete. This will be a rigorous and fast-paced training program
combined with relaxation, pampering, and networking with like-minded women.
Cabin amenities include :
Limo or van services for airport arrivals.
Rental car reservations so your car is waiting in the cabin driveway when you arrive.
24 hour on call concierge service to help you with last minute issues like area attractions and maps
Mountain Views
Water Fall Beside Fireplace
Hot Tub On Deck
Big Screen TV's in living room
20 Seat Rumble Seat Movie Theater
Central Heat and Air
Stone Gas Fireplace on Two Floors
Arcade Style Video Games in Game Room
Wet Bar in Game Room
TV / DVD combo's in most bedrooms
Satellite and movie channels in all bedrooms and living areas
Pool Table
Dishwasher
Grill
Free Local and long distance phone calls
Alarm Clocks
Spa Treatments
There are also several attractions in the area that may interest you such as: Dolly Wood, Ripley's Aquarium, Shopping, and Dining.
What is included in the cost?
4 Nights/5 Days in the Cabin
Business Development Training Classes
Breakfast Every Morning
Dolly Wood Admission Ticket
BSM charges at least $800 for a custom business plan, this retreat costs so much less!
Need to bring your kids ages 5 and older? No problem! They are no additional charge!
All that we ask, is that you let us know how many you will be bringing (limit 2) , and we will have several activities available in and around the cabin while you are in class such as:
The Aquarium
Hiking
DollyWood
Swimming
Fishing
And so much more...(attraction tickets for children are an additonal fee. Snacks will be provided free of charge) This retreat will be unlike any other and will be informative and fun, you don't want to miss it!
For pricing information and a registration packet, please call 1-800-518-9846 or send mailto:mittiestephens@businesssupportbymittie.net
Special Guest Speaker
Rhonda A. White, CNHP is one of the most sought-after speakers in the areas of Self-Development, Office Morale, Motivation, Goal-setting, Sales/Marketing, Relation-SHIPS, Health and WHOLEness. She is referred to as “The INNERgizer” and Master Catapult; who has assisted many in uncovering, discovering and launching their “Giant of Potential” within. Her unique style and methods are guaranteed to improve your professional-life, business-life and personal-life!
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It was the same feeling that I had last week when I was looking at office space and Im telling strangers that Im a business woman...its a lil sureal but it felt good. I had taken the day off work and I was handling Lexus Events business...and I liked it.
Cant wait till my Emancipation Day! WOOOHOOO!