Building Your Birth-Related Business

With Patty Brennan

“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?

2012 Schedule & Fees

Saturday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm, October 27 (ERD 10/5)

Fee $135; $120 if paid in full by Early Registration Deadline (ERD) listed

6.5 DONA CEUs approved*

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2013 Schedule & Fees

Saturday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm

  • January 26 (ERD 1/5)
  • May 11 (ERD 4/20)
  • October 12 (ERD 9/21)

Fee $135; $120 if paid in full by Early Registration Deadline (ERD) listed

6.5 DONA CEUs approved*

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