Thursday, April 30, 2009

"NOKIO" HOSTS MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT HAPPY HOUR AT THE PARK

If your dream is to be in the music industry come join MIH tonight.

Come out and network as Nokio hosts happy hour at THE PARK
http://www.park14.com

So you've been trying to break into the Music and Entertainment Industry...now is your chance to brush shoulders with top professionals in the game.Nokio has produced for Mya, Trey Songz, Foxy Brown, Capone-N-Noreaga, and Dru Hill.

With a new Dru Hill album scheduled to hit stores in June, and his A&R track record, Nokio is looking for new talent and ready to share hisconnections. Join us as we drink and celebrate the launch of "The New MusicBiz & You Movement". Bring your demo's and come prepared!!

Thursday, April 30, 2009 6-8pm
THE PARK 920 Fourteenth St. NW, WDC
INFO: 202.271.2553
dress: swag no sneakers please

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

"Speed Mixer" - Postponed

Make It Happen Consulting Host
"Speed Mixer"


Location: Eyebar
1716 I St NW # 1
Washington, DC 20006
http://www.eyebardc.com/
Near Farragut West Metro

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Cost: $10.00 before May 1, 2009
$15.00 after May 1, 2009
Paypay to cthorpemakeithappen@gmail.com or mail payment to PO Box 575 Alexandria,VA 22313

Contact: makeithappenc@gmail.com
Website http://www.makeithappenc.com/

With so many different networking opportunities in the area it is very difficult for a business owner to leave a event and not know at least ten new people. The reality is that some people attend events and do not get the opportunity to meet anyone new. This event will change all of that.

Come and find out what "Speed Mixer" is all about.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Selecting Your Home Office

So you have a wonderful idea and want to start looking toward your own business. The #1 place you want to start to get creative or plan is your home. You are trying to select an area that will give you the space that will accommodate all your needs.

Here are some quick questions to review before you select your home office:
What are your needs?
What area of your home has space for an office to be created?
Do you have sufficient connections?
Is the space limited to distractions by family?
Can the office work be separate from everyday life?
Will the space make you happy?

Think of these things when you are determining where your home office will be setup at.

It will save you time and money.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamp- May 16th, 2009

Fiscally Fit Fashionista
Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamp
May 16th, 2009

Online Event Registration - Powered by www.eventbrite.com

Date(s): Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Time: 12-7pm
Location: Emergence Community Arts Collective- 733 Euclid St. NW, Washington, DC 20001 www.ecacollective.org
Cost: $205.00

Description: As a creative entrepreneur, you need to write a business plan, but perhaps the traditional business planning process is not relevant or even practical for your business. Here comes the perfect solution! To support the unique needs of creative entrepreneurs, EAB Creative Planning Services, LLC, is pleased to announce its first Creative Entrepreneurs Bootcamp.

The purpose of this workshop is to teach creative entrepreneurs how to successfully integrate and balance the concepts of creativity and business into one solid plan. In this workshop, not only will we focus on the business of your creativity, we will focus on the creativity that makes your business. As a participant, you will learn how to:

Create a mindset that supports success as a creative entrepreneur;

Redefine the business planning process, learn about the “Cosmic Business Plan” and how to write one that is relevant to your creative business;

Demystify financial planning, and create an initial financial plan that focuses on both your personal and business finances;

Create systems and process that work for you as a creative entrepreneur;

Strategize ways that will help you generate wealth from your creativity.

Register soon as space is limited at the introductory price of $200. The fee includes all workshop materials, workbook, and small snacks throughout the day. A 30 minute lunch break will be provided.

Special Note: Discount code is available. Please sign up for the EAB newsletter to obtain the code. Service Coupons: Participants will be allowed to redeem up to 4 ECAC service coupons for this workshop.