Info Session and Comp
September 16th, 2011 by adminSummer Update
July 21st, 2011 by adminWe at CMI have been very busy this summer working on a new comp process, expanding our clientele, and forming partnerships with other schools. Our Spring Conference was a success and we hope to continue our annual conference next spring.
We are very excited about our Fall semester program this year since we will be unveiling our new comp process and recruiting new clients. If you are a Harvard student and interested in joining CMI this fall, sign up for our mailing list https://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/cmi-members
If you are a potential client, email us at cambridgemfi@gmail.com and we will send you a short survey to make sure we are the best fit for you. We will start meeting with clients in late September.
Spring Conference
April 14th, 2011 by admin
We are having a conference on Saturday, April 23 that is free for local small business owners to attend. We have invited a speaker from the International Institute of Boston to give a workshop on marketing especially for small businesses looking to save money. We also have a speaker from the Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School to talk about legal issues for small business owners. We will also have workshops for other small business issues like website design and writing a business plan.
We hope you can come!
Schedule for Saturday, April 23: Harvard Yard, Sever Hall
12pm-1pm International Institute of Boston workshop on marketing
1pm-2pm Catered Lunch for networking
2pm-3pm Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School workshop on small business legal issues
3pm-4pm Other small business workshops
1pm-2pm Catered Lunch for networking
2pm-3pm Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School workshop on small business legal issues
3pm-4pm Other small business workshops
Please RSVP below:
CMi New and Returning Clients Application
March 6th, 2011 by adminWe are now accepting client applications for our 2011 academic year. Both returning and new clients can apply.
Conference: Small Business Training & Networking Conference - Spring ‘10
February 15th, 2010 by pjirapinyo
Date: February 20th, 2010
Location: Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall, Harvard Yard, Cambridge MA (Map)
Cost: Free
Hosted by: The Cambridge Microfinance Initiative (CMI), a Harvard student organization
Schedule:
10:30 - 11:00 Registration
10:45 - 11:00 Introduction to CMI
11:00 - 12:30 Accounting / Cash Flow
12:30 - 1:30 Networking Lunch (provided by CMI) & Free business counseling with CMI consultants
1:30 - 2:30 Credit
2:30 - 3:30 Taxes
10:30 - 11:00 Registration
10:45 - 11:00 Introduction to CMI
11:00 - 12:30 Accounting / Cash Flow
12:30 - 1:30 Networking Lunch (provided by CMI) & Free business counseling with CMI consultants
1:30 - 2:30 Credit
2:30 - 3:30 Taxes
Guest Speakers
Elizabeth Garlow, ACCION USA
Shaina Peterson, ACCION USA
Claire Huang, Economics student at Harvard
Elizabeth Garlow, ACCION USA
Shaina Peterson, ACCION USA
Claire Huang, Economics student at Harvard
Please RSVP at: http://tinyurl.com/cmi-spring-conference
Join CMI this Spring!
January 26th, 2010 by wweingarten
Who We Are:
- We are the area’s and Harvard’s only non-profit organization that provides small business advice and one-on-one client consultations to local low-income entrepreneurs.
- We organize conferences and workshops for local entrepreneurs. Our first conference was attended by more than 70 people.
- We design and teach business lessons including:
- Pricing - SWOT Analysis - Credit History – Accounting - Competitive Strategy – Entrepreneurship – Trademark and Tax Law – Web Design – Marketing
What You Will Do:
- Work with clients in regular, one-on-one consultations
- Help formulate clients’ business plans
- Learn about small business planning
- Create and make presentations to our clients
- Lead client peer groups
- Guide clients through the process of obtaining loans from $500 to several thousand dollars
How to get involved:
- Info Session: Saturday, January 30th, 4-5PM, Adams LCR
- Application: http://tinyurl.com/cmiapplication2010spring
- Contact: cambridgemfi@gmail.com
No prior experience required!
CMI Client Application
October 11th, 2009 by pjirapinyoThe client application for 2009-2010 is now online at http://www.tinyurl.com/cmi-newclient. Anyone can apply, regardless of attendance at the Small Business Training and Networking Conference this past Sunday. Please fill out the link by Wednesday, October 14th, at 5pm. We will select clients Wednesday evening and get back to you shortly afterward.
Small Business Training + Networking Conference
September 23rd, 2009 by pjirapinyo
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a free web, marketing, presenting, and legal issues conference on October 11, in partnership with Accion Bank and the Harvard Law School’s WilmerHale Clinical Center. The conference will focus on building the skills that entrepreneurs need in order to successfully promote their businesses and market their products, with an additional emphasis on learning about the myriad of web and legal resources that can aid in this task.
Date: October 11th, 2009
Location: Sever Hall 113, Harvard Yard, Cambridge MA (Map attached to the end of this post.)
Cost: Free
Hosted by: The Cambridge Microfinance Initiative (CMI), a Harvard student organization
Schedule:
9:50 - 10:10 Registration
10:10 - 10:20 Introduction to the CMi
10:20 - 11:00 Presentation Skills
11:00 - 12:00 Marketing
12:00 - 1:00 Complimentary Lunch provided by CMI and Networking Session
1:00 - 2:00 Legal Issues
2:00 - 3:00 Basic Web Development
Guest Speakers:
Jim Jacobs, WilmerHale Legal Services Center
Please RSVP at: http://tinyurl.com/cmi-conference
Harvard Students: Join the CMi and make a difference to the community
September 7th, 2009 by pjirapinyo
Who We Are:
- We are the area’s and Harvard’s only non-profit organization that provides small business advice and one-on-one client consultations to local low-income entrepreneurs.
- We organize conferences and workshops for local entrepreneurs. Our last conference was attended by more than 70 people.
- We design and teach business lessons including:
- Pricing - SWOT Analysis - Credit History – Accounting - Competitive Strategy – Entrepreneurship – Trademark and Tax Law – Web Design – Marketing
What You Will Do:
- Work with clients in regular, one-on-one consultations
- Help formulate clients’ business plans
- Learn about small business planning
- Create and make presentations to our clients
- Lead client peer groups
- Guide clients through the process of obtaining loans from $500 to several thousand dollars
How to get involved:
- Info Session: Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, Emerson 305
- Application: Due on Friday, September 11th by midnight: http://www.tinyurl.com/cmi-application
- Contact: cambridgemfi@gmail.com
Make an impact on individuals, and help them succeed!
