PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 8, 2008) – Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) are sponsoring two hands-on seminars that will help business owners manage cash flow and market their business when times are tight.
"Marketing Your Business in a Sluggish Economy" is scheduled for Tues., May 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bob Martinelli and Bob Salvas will show business owners how to create an automated "keep in touch" strategy that will generate clients and referrals. The workshop is free.
On Wed., May 21, Jeffrey S. Deckman, who has started six companies and several not-for-profit organizations over the past 25 years, will lead the “Fluid Cash Flow Management” workshop. The system helps entrepreneurs work through cash flow shortages and maintain vendor relationships. The workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost is $15 and attendees must bring a laptop in order to take part.
The seminars are offered through “We Mean Business,” which is a joint venture between the Secretary of State’s First Stop Business Information Center and Every Company Counts, an initiative of RIEDC. We Mean Business connects business owners with local, state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations that impact business.
Every Company Counts will host the seminars at 315 Iron Horse Way (555 Valley St.), Suite 101, Providence. Call Every Company Counts at 278-9174 to register.
The Secretary of State’s office works with every company registered to do business in Rhode Island. The office oversees recording commercial liens, protecting corporate trademarks and providing advice to start-up businesses.
Secretary of State Mollis is committed to making it easier to vote, helping businesses grow and making government more open and accessible. For more information about the programs and services the Secretary of State offers Rhode Islanders, visit www.sec.state.ri.us.
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