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ORGANIZER;CN=John Noyd:MAILTO:jknoyd@yahoo.com
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DESCRIPTION:Am I Cut Out for Self-Employment?\r\n \r\nSelf-employment as a career of first choice is rapidly growing. This is for several reasons when financial events occur like the current economic recession:\r\n-Diversification of retirement income options via business ownership instead of being reliant on the financial markets.\r\n-Worry about corporate career prospects and wanting to have more control via owning a business.\r\n-Be positioned for success in economic situations where everything is more affordable in starting a business.\r\nWhile self-employment is appealing, how can you know if it's for you? Can you really be successful in your own business? What are the risks and rewards of self-employment? What are your available options? If you are considering self-employment, or if you find yourself at a career crossroads, this webinar is for you!\r\nJoin this special session and learn:\r\n- Common traits of successful, happy self-employed professionals.\r\n- Four viable pathways to own your own business.\r\n- Affordable funding options.\r\n- Free resources for new business owners.\r\nCOVID-19 and the impact considering starting a small business will be discussed. Some industries are thriving in 2020 and present good opportunities to start new small businesses.\r\n \r\nSpeaker info:\r\nLeslie Kuban, CFE\r\nMarket President\r\nFranNet\r\n \r\nLeslie is nationally recognized franchise industry expert, CFE (Certified Franchise Executive), author, educator and owner of FranNet in Atlanta; a locally owned and operated small business consulting firm. Her consultant team has helped over 500 individuals and families strategically choose a business opportunity to start or acquire through a thorough alignment and assessment process. Prior to launching FranNet, Leslie's career and family history consists of franchised and non-franchised small businesses in pack-and-ship logistics, real estate, sign manufacturing and photo finishing.\r\n 
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