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snack & yack schedule What Do You Do with That Great Idea? Learn how to turn your idea for a business, invention, community service, or creative project into reality! This kick-off to the Fall 2008 Snack & Yack series, presented by Renee Kelly and Deb Neuman, will also help get you acquainted with the Foster Student Innovation Center and the many resources it has to offer students, such as private counseling and connecting you to others with similar interests and relevant expertise. How to Get Your Writing Published Have a great idea for a book or story that you’d like to see in print? Want to start your own magazine? Getting your work published may seem like a daunting task, and that’s why we’re going to help you break it down. At this Snack & Yack, published authors will be present to give ideas about how to get published and also the many options available, such as self-publishing, blogging, and freelancing. Networking and the Elevator Pitch Learn the value of networking when searching for jobs, starting a business, and relocating. Charlsye Diaz and Renee Kelly will discuss tools and techniques to be comfortable in a crowd as well as how to present yourself effectively. Good networking skills are essential to anyone’s success, and with this Snack & Yack’s invaluable advice you will gain a much deeper understanding of this vital process! Credit 101: Why It's Important to Build Good Credit Now Chris Winstead of Bangor Savings Bank will discuss the importance of credit now and the importance later when buying a house or owning a business. This Snack & Yack will focus on understanding how we build credit, how to read a credit report, and how to establish reserves for both business and personal use. Come learn what you need to know to apply for a business loan or mortgage loan, and find out how important good credit really is! Invention Protection Rita Heimes from the University of Maine School of Law Center for Law & Innovation will talk about how to protect your idea or invention. Some of the topics to be covered include: |
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