FlashBack: Getting Ready - 4/16 IAMAA Workshops

Friday, April 15, 2005: Tomorrow's the big day! I'm doing three 1 1/2 hour workshops sponsored and hosted by IAMAA and being held at the ACP Jr. State Office Building on Saturday, April 16th. The three workshops run from 12 noon to 5:00 pm. The workshops are being funded with grants in part by: NYSCA, NYS Council for the Arts, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation& Historic Preservation, NYS Senator David A. Paterson, NYS Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright and the entire Manhattan Delegation of the NYS Assembly, NYC Bill Perkins, and the entire Manhattan Delegation of the NYC Council, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and Consolidated Edison. Inkind support provided by the NYS Office of General Services, Ms. Roberta Gillespie, Acting Building Manager.

My powerpoint presentations are loaded... armed... and ready to inspire!

The three workshops are:

Workshop #1: How To Get A Grant For Your Project 12 Noon
Presents a hand-on workshop packed with useful tips and techniques for crafting and submitting a dynamic "Get Noticed" proposal. Featuring:

• Proposal Writing Basics and Problems to Avoid.
  
• How to accurately assess what funders are interested in funding.
  
• How to compose a compelling query letter or pitch to funding sources.
  
• The proven techniques that successful proposal writers use to get funded.
  
• Funding Resources... and more
  

Workshop #2: How To Write A Dynamic Strategic Business Plan 1:40 PM

If you want to expand your arts and cultural organization or have a business dream or idea - you need to have a business plan. Learn:

• Business Plan Basics and How to Write a Strategic BP.
  
• How To Identify and Research the Market For Your Idea.
  
• How To Create AViable Marketing Uniqueness From Existing Competitors.
  
• Why a Business Plan Is Crucial To Your Success.
  
• How To Develop Realistic Fiancials.
  
• How The Net Can Help You Write and Promote Your Business Plan, and more
  

Workshop #3: eCommerce Solutions For Artists & Cultural Groups 3:15 PM

Online marketing is an essential marketing tool for any artist or cultural organization looking for success in today's marketplace. Find out how to increase your cashflow. Learn about:

• Low cost and Free eCommerce Strategies.
  
• 8 ways to Profit Online: Email Marketing to Blogging For Bucks!
  
• Best Online Marketing Techniques to Promote & Sell Your "Stuff".
  
• Get Paid Online & Collect Your Money Within 5 Days -- Guaranteed!
  
• How To Get Started in 30 Minutes Selling On The Internet. and more