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What is the future of mobile phones and entrepreneurism?

The fate of mobile phones, secrets to startup success, starting a SF business and landing that Federal contract - pick the brains of industry experts as they share their words of wisdom, experience and advice this week.


WHAT: The Next Big Thing in the Mobile World

  • WHY: “Industry experts will discuss the benefits and challenges facing companies as customers and businesses demand more content of higher quality and speed wherever they are and on any device.” – Commonwealth Club
  • WHEN: 8/05/09, 7:00 pm - ?

  • WHERE: Microsoft, Building 1, 1065 La Avenida, Mountain View

  • MULA: $15 Commonwealth Club members, $25 non-members


WHAT: Entrepreneurism: Begin with the End in Mind

  • WHY: Find out the secrets to success for start ups and business builders in today's world. Ernst & Young 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year, Jon Fisher, will explain the benefits of an approach that emphasizes potential acquirers and a powerful economic predictor.
  • WHEN: 8/05/09, 6:00pm - ?
  • WHERE: Commonwealth Club San Francisco Office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor
  • MULA: $8 for Commonwealth Club members, $15 for non-members

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WHAT: Starting a Business in San Francisco

  • WHY: San Francisco officials review permit process and business name registrations in this one stop seminar.
  • WHEN: 8/05/09, 11:30am – 12:30pm

  • WHERE: Small Business Administration (SBA) Office, 455 Market St., SF
  • MULA: Free!

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WHAT: How to contract with the Federal Government

  • WHY: Benefits and advantages of small business certification and what the procedures are.

  • WHEN: 8/6/09, 9:00am-12:00pm

  • WHERE: Small Business Administration (SBA) San Francisco Office, 455 Market St., SF

  • MULA: Free!

** Read my Inquirer.net news story on how small business owners, and women/minority/military disabled veteran business owners can score a contract with utility giants (Comcast, AT&T, Verizon) and CA state agencies. **


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