july 2012 promote, a monthly information tool from edac for entrepreneurs

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Connecting budding & existing entrepreneurs to resources for venture management & growth

Morgan State U McMechen Building, Suite 102B 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251 443.885.3663 Page 1

PROMOTEIDEA BANKQUICK TIPS FOR THE MONTH

WEEK 2

Goal check in

We are past the half year mark of 2012. Whenwas the last time you checked in with your goals?Take a few hours to review the S.M.A.R.T.

(specific, measurable, actionable, resource, andtimetable) goals set during the start of the year.For those goals that have not been achieved,decide to proceed or eliminate and concentrateon achieving key goals for the remaining year.Incorporate monthly checkin points to ensure youreach the outcome for your business that youplanned in the last quarter of 2011. One otherstrategy is to find several accountability partners(other entrepreneurs) who will help remind andencourage you to goal achievement.

WEEK 3

Customer appreciation

When was the last time you said thank you toyour customers? Before the year is out, considerhow you will thank your customers. Onerecommendation is to use your email marketing

tool to send a thank you to all those whsupported you throughout the year. Another idis to send a handwritten note saying thank you those who used your solution to their probleRegardless of the method, people appreciathose who appreciate them. From the EDA

team, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUESUPPORT OVER THE YEARS.

WEEK 4

Take a break

Lets count the number of days taken off since yowere an entrepreneur. How many did you comup with? Taking a few days off can be challenge for those looking to hold on to the reiof their business. Let go! If you are a one persentrepreneur or have multiple employeeposition your business for down time. Takingbreak (1 day, 3 days or 1 week) should becompart of your business planning and operations. break allows you to rejuvenate and return to thoffice with a clear sense of direction and purposTalk to other entrepreneurs to learn about thestrategies for taking a break.

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www.facebook.com/edacwomen

www.facebook.com/msueclub

www.twitter.com/improveprogress

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RESOURCES

WEBSITE

www.anythingresearch.com

BOOK

Accidental Genius: Using Writinto Generate Your Best IdeaInsight, and Content

by Mark Levy

Templates & Worksheets

THE FOUNDERS PIE

CALCULATOR

http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/fd0n/35%20Founders%27%20Pie%20Calculator.htm
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PROMOTE (Copyright 2012) is publication of EDAC.

Opinions expressed by writers ansources are not necessarily those of thpublishers. The information content this publication is for informatiopurposes only. It is recommended thyou seek professional advice for abusiness transactions.

BriefCase Radio Workshop

July 1, 2012

Psychology of Business, Access to

Capital, Balanced W.O.M.E.N.

July8, 2012

BizTechInsider: Building An App Part 2

July 15, 2012

Psychology of Business, Legal E Insider,

Balanced W.O.M.E.N.

July 22, 2012

Government Biz and Email Marketing

July 29, 2012

Special Radio Workshop hosted by

Casey Jenkins, Darker Than Blue Cafe

Heard every Sunday at 9 p.m. on 88.9

f.m. or www.weaa.org

Podcast:

www.improveandprogress.com

Hosted by Omar S. Muhammad

Morgan--students, staff, faculty, community individuals,students (in public schools), business owners and budding

entrepreneurs receive services from EDAC via workshops,conferences, speaking engagement, radio workshops,management advisory services.

No. of People Reached FY Q 1 FY Q 2 FY Q 3 FY Q 4

Youth Outreach 95 161 647 647

Workshops & Conferences 207 207 215 293

MSU Students 139 206 251 251

IMPACT

Business Directory

AccountingRudolph T. Isaacs Jr., CPAIsaacs & Simmons, P.C.Certified Public AccountantsOffice: 410-653-6853www.isaacsandsimmons.com

Psychology of Business

Dr. Reneewww.AreYouHappy.org

Real Estate

Marcel UmphreyA+ Neighborhood Homebuyer'sLLCOffice: 443.341.6623www.aplusneighborhood.com

LegalAnthony I. Butler, Esq.Trye | Butler | Mayo | [email protected]

Business Guidance

Chef Casey JenkinsDarker Than Blue Cafewww.darkerthanbluecafe.comphone: 443-872-4468

Technology

William Mapp, IIIBA Systems, LLCTwitter hashtag:#biztechinsider

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