Speaking/Workshops

Speaking Engagements

• Our Consulting team is available to share their knowledge base and experience with the Small Business Community. We have a full range of topics available, but are always open to looking at your topic. Our speakers are direct and honest, ensuring to use common language and defining jargon. We use real life stories and examples to entertain the listeners, provide handouts and takeaways . 
   
• The advantage of using us Aster Consulting is the wide range of topics we are able to cover. Covering most all hot topics Small Businesses are dealing with today – our Q&A sessions are really dynamic, answering your attendees tough questions.
   
• Depending on your needs we can customize a program designed for your event.
   
• Fees are based on length of program and required travel. Call (315) 258-8780 or email angie@asterfg.com for more information and
  to discuss availability.

Workshops

• Our workshops are 1 ½ - 2 hour events designed to share our knowledge and make you a better business owner. They are typically one hour of instruction, followed up by Q & A to ensure you get your questions answered. 
   
• Start-UP the right way - If you are starting a new business or thinking about it this course if for you. The program will walk you through what you really need to know before doing business in NY. Most refer to starting up like, engaging in battle. As a new entrepreneur you are just simply expected to know what you should be doing at every turn with the exception of the fact that the government does NOT put it all in one place. Packed with money saving tips and a comprehensive overview of Business Plans, financing your project, accounting needs, marketing and human resources this program will answer all your initial questions.
   
• Small Claims Court Experience - Learn the basics of how to properly do your own collections. From beginning to end learn the process and
  what you need to be doing before and during the process to be successful in Court. The program concludes with a Mock Trial for a real
  hands-on experience.
   
• Budgeting Basics - A common misnomer in business is thinking that planning and budgets are only for large companies. Join us for a complete overview of the budgeting process and how gaining solid financial information can help you grow your small business. 
   
• Understanding More about Your Credit Score - today more than ever before you need to understand how to manage your credit score. Get tips, insights and clarification on what matters most and how you can truly help yourself by being in the know. 
   
• From Renting your first Apartment to funding education, buying a home to starting a small business - your existence is now in part based
  on your credit score.
   
• This is a great program for college age people trying to establish themselves or anyone wanting to know more.
   
• A Graduate Education - recent grads feel like you are about to take the next big steps in your life, but are not really sure the best way to manage your finances. This program will teach you the things that really matter. From understanding how to establish credit to managing it the right ways. A deep behind the scenes look at how it all comes together; we will put the pieces together for you in a way you can get ahead of the crowd faster than your friends.
   
• Worried your parents are not the best examples and your High School education did not make you feel confident? Let our financial experts
  show you the way.
   
• Inside the Income Tax - this workshop is not about teaching you how to prepare your tax return. It is a twisting and winding exploration of the income tax and why you pay what you pay when your neighbor gets a huge refund. Learn about credits, legal loop holes and the unfairness of the tax code in simple common language. Understand how to take advantage of legal ways to reduce your tax burden.
   
• We will not be teaching you how to complete the forms for self-preparation.
   
• Manufacturing is the B.O.M - Are you a small or emerging manufacturer wanting to learn the basics of Costing your products? This course will walk you through the formula for calculating a proper Bill of Materials (B.O.M.)  Learn about Labor factors, Overhead factors and why doing this correctly is the pathway to profitability. Aimed at newbies, but manufactures from all stages of business can learn more about simple cost saving ways to look at your direct costs.
   
• Can You Price That? - Although there is no one right answer is determining how much to charge for your products or services - this workshop will discuss the various considerations and standard methods for price setting. Learn about “loss leaders”, wholesale vs retail components, discounting and most importantly how to calculate the labor costs
  and overhead factors. 
   
• Marketing Your Small Business 101 - The marketing landscape is an ever changing environment that’s near impossible for a busy small
  business owner to keep up with - this seminar will make navigating the terrain a little easier, so the small business owner can get a
  leg-up on the competition.    
   
• Social Media Marketing - Discover all of the most important aspects of Social Media Marketing in a hands-on, intimate online marketing class.
  Get results and grow your skills with a comprehensive program.