Guest Speaker - Small Business Topics
Purpose of Volunteer Role:
Speakers on various business topics are needed to give participants information and resources that help them plan their businesses. Bringing speakers in is also a way to build bridges/overcome barriers between participants and potential support networks.
Description of Duties:
Speakers will:
- Present to a group of between 8 & 20 adults on one of the various self-employment topics (see list below).
- Collaborate with the facilitator of the group to make sure that the content is appropriate for the group.
Skills/Qualifications Required:
Speaker must have related education/training and/or experience in the areas of:
- Accounting
- Business Plans
- Entrepreneurial Transition
- Financial Statements
- Insurance Issues
- Legal Issues
- Marketing
- Research
- Taxes
Length of Term:
Ongoing
Specific Time of Day Required:
Evenings 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Time Commitment:
2 - 4 sessions per year. Each session between 2-3 hours.