Building Your Birth-Related Business

With Patty Brennan

“This class was money well spent; in fact it’s a bargain for the amount of information and Patty’s personal stories about starting a business.” — Stephanie Bielaska, Ann Arbor, MI

“Patty’s classes ALWAYS leave me feeling more knowledgeable and empowered to employ what I have learned. I have acquired so many useful skills and feel connected to a supportive, like-minded community. Thank you C4CBY!” — Cameron Shaw, Ann Arbor, MI

“Fantastic, thorough training! I feel energized and empowered to launch my business!” — Kim Manchester, Ypsilanti, MI

From passion to profit … make a living doing what you love! Come and learn the skills necessary to be successfully self-employed in your birth-related or service-oriented business. How do you shape and define your practice? What are the basic business components necessary to your work? This class is appropriate for doulas, midwives, massage therapists, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, counselors, and other professionals who have self-employed income or want to establish a small business. Topics include:

  • Pros and cons of self-employment
  • Establishing a business entity—what’s the best model for your business?
  • Money matters—setting and collecting fees, sliding scales, client contracts
  • Record keeping essentials
  • Small business guide to taxes
  • Marketing strategies
  • Managing risk and limiting liability
  • Time management: How do I fit it all in?

2013 Schedule & Fees

Saturday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm, October 12

Fee $120

6.5 DONA CEUs approved

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Read what past participants in this class have to say:

“Thank you for a great class today! We did a lot of business classes at [massage] school but I finally feel like I can do this after taking your class. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” — Asleigh Cornell, Livonia, MI

“This was a great overview and introduction, and I’m clear on what my next steps will be. Looking forward to getting started:)” — Allison McElroy, Ann Arbor, MI

“I really appreciated Patty’s small business class. She is so knowledgeable about the subject and I really loved the presentation of the material. I would recommend it for anyone interested in building a birth-related business and it is well worth the investment in your business and yourself.” — Heather Emerson, Pittsfield Township, MI

“This workshop was very encouraging! It really makes my attempts at business building much more manageable. I came in feeling like it is a complicated process and walked out with a clearer idea of something that can be simple and attainable.” — Gillian McClinsey-Powell, Ann Arbor, MI

“Extremely helpful for me because I knew little about business. Patty Helped me understand what I need to do to become a successful doula. Very informative and fun! This class was very motivational.” — Julienne Floetke, Brownstown, MI

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