It's Your Business - How To Launch Your Business for Success and Growth: Part 1, Marketing and Sales Focus

This event is held on Tuesdays, Oct 9th – Nov 27th 5:30 – 7:30 PM 8-weeks Offered Online and in-person. The first class, Oct 18th and the last class, Nov 15th, will be delivered in person for all who can attend, and live streamed for those who want to join via computer. The live location will be in Redding or Mt. Shasta based on enrollment numbers. All other sessions will be delivered using video conference. An online learning center classroom will house extra video modules, handouts and discussion interaction and self-study.

If you have questions about technical requirements, contact JEDI. $400 reg. $80 for JEDI members. Investment includes one private coaching session with instructor and printed manual that you can pick up the first night of class. Shipping and handling $15 if you prefer it mailed. Scholarships available for those in financial need.

When you run a business, you wear many hats. You are the lead in operations, product development, financials, and marketing. You offer your service or product and you are most likely also responsible for sales. It’s exciting to turn a dream into reality, but it takes some time to learn the ins and outs of business. Is this your year to start or grow a business? You can do it alone – not recommended. Or you can find a coach and community to help you succeed – recommended. We want you to succeed. We want you to save you time and money.

Most new entrepreneurs are good at their craft (product or service) but don’t know how to run, manage and grow a business. This is what It’s Your Business is all about! It’s Your Business offers a 360 view of business. We cover all aspects of a living business plan including market research, marketing, sales, bookkeeping, legal aspects and leadership. The emphasis of the course is launching your business correctly, with a sustainable plan to succeed. You will learn skills, like time management, delegation, messaging, branding, understanding your customers, and how to keep cash flow positive. This inspiring and interactive course is designed for individuals who have a business idea and are ready to start their business as well as for existing business owners and/or managers who want to focus on marketing, re-evaluate their foundation, and refine financial goals for expansion. Create a profitable business that supports your values Develop decision making and planning skills Understand, manage, and analyze business finances Market your products and services with online and offline strategies that work Evaluate and leverage resources – including contacts, talents and technology Network with fellow business owners for shared growth and potential partnerships “I would definitely recommend this class to anyone in business or considering starting a business. The resources were wonderful and feedback from the other students was very valuable.” ~ Vicky Sheehy, Mountain Escrow If you have a business idea you want to explore or if you are starting a business, this class is perfectly designed to get you started right. If you own a business and you want to expand your services or up-level any aspect of operations and marketing, this program will propel you and support the changes. If you are self-motivated, committed to learning, and able to attend most meetings, join us. Some basic computer skills are needed. You can access the classes from a mobile phone or computer, but camera and microphone are recommended. Class is limited to 14, so reserve your place. Joy Taylor is the Online Learning Specialist at the Women’s Business Center at JEDI and has been the instructor of It’s Your Business since 2008. With a healthy habit for thinking ‘outside the box’, Joy sparks everyone’s creativity, as she enjoys the topic of business and her enthusiasm is contagious. A serial entrepreneur since 1996, she has an impressive and varied business background including health practitioner, wellness product sales, college level curriculum development. adjunct faculty, real estate investing and personal growth seminar facilitation. She is the author of the forthcoming book, Inspired, to be launched March 28th 2019. “Because of the It’s Your Business course I went from an idea to a flourishing business in a few months. The practical knowledge and the group inspiration got me into action! The quality of Joy’s training far surpassed my expectations.” – Elizabeth Bugler, “Having a dream and a passion for that dream is only half of the battle. Being provided with the tools and an environment in which I can make my dream a reality is truly a gift.” Jay Shinn It’s Your Business” graduate says of Taylor, “Joy is an excellent teacher and mentor. She inspires entrepreneurship in all her students.” – Sara O’Meara “The class helped me stay focused and take action.” – Kathy Hall