April 2019
Help! I don’t know how much I should charge for my product or service
About the class In this session we will take the mystery out of setting a price for your product or service. We will look at how to determine the costs that go into creating your work. This includes the actual material costs and overhead expenses. Equipped with this information and an understanding of planning for profit, you will feel confident in setting your prices in your business.
Find out more »May 2019
Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk is a peer mentoring business circle open to all. Drop in, brainstorm, find solutions, and gain insight with other small business owners. Please join us for our May topic: Social Media Management There is no cost to participate but a rsvp is requested. Please let us know if you will be attending here
Find out more »Ithaca is Local Business Spring Expo
Alternatives is proud to co-sponsor and co-host the Ithaca is Local Business Expo at the Ithaca Farmer's Market on Thursday May 16th 5-8pm. This event is free to the public and will showcase local businesses with a variety of products and services, including marketing, design, childcare and education, food services, entertainment, health and wellness, the arts, music and literature and more. Sign up to be a vendor to get your business great exposure and to network with your fellow local…
Find out more »Is my business flying blind in a snowstorm?
About the class In this session we will consider the topic of financial management. Being a pilot and flying your business requires an instrument panel. Your financial management instrument panel includes the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, & Cash Flow Projections. Without understanding these basic instruments it is impossible to understand the trajectory of your business- whether you are heading up, up and away or about to nosedive into a mountain.
Find out more »June 2019
Money Smart for Small Business- June 6th & 13th
Lunch will be provided, a vegetarian option is available. This workshop takes place over two full days. About the class Money Smart for Small Business (MSSB) provides a practical introduction to topics related to starting and managing a business. We include 12 modules listed below that cover a wide range of interests and knowledge level 1. Is Owning an business a Good Fit for You? 2. Planning for a Healthy Business 3. Managing Cash Flow 4. Banking Services 5. Organizations…
Find out more »Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk is a peer mentoring business circle open to all. Drop in, brainstorm, find solutions, and gain insight with other small business owners. Please join us for our June topic: How to Perform Market Research There is no cost to participate but a rsvp is requested. Please let us know if you will be attending here
Find out more »Bills are stacking up, expenses growing, and sales are slow! How do I avoid the cash crunch?
About this workshop In this session you will learn what a cash flow projection is and how to manage your cash in accordance with a plan. A cash flow management plan can ward off serious problems and empower you to make the best possible decisions regarding how to spend your business dollars on a day to day basis.
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