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How to Start Your Own Media Business

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How to Start Your Own Media Business

WHEN Monday, November 24, 6:45-9:45 pm

WHERE Jupitermedia, 475 Park Avenue South (at 31st), 9th floor, NY, NY 10016

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$65 ($50 for )
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With the economy less than ideal, you may think now is not the best time to go into business for yourself. But did you know that challenging economic periods have consistently been one of the best times to start a new business? In fact, according to CNN, 16 of the 30 companies whose stocks make up the Dow started during recessions. If you are thinking of starting your own small company, now is the time to act on it. 

Do you have a million dollar idea that won't leave you alone? Do you have a talent that could serve many more folks than your current stable of vendors? Are you sick of living an Office Space life? If so, it just might be time for you to start your own company.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • Who should start their own business and why
  • The challenges of working for yourself
  • Setting up the company: finding office space, finding a lawyer, getting an accountant and business bank account, learning business software
  • Making your company seem and feel real -- to others and to yourself
  • Dealing with contracts
  • The mental and emotional challenges of working for yourself

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Duy Linh Tu
Duy Linh Tu is a co-founder and the creative director of Resolution Seven, a video and Web production studio. He is a writer, photographer, and videographer. Prior to forming Resolution Seven, Duy founded Missing Pixel, an award-winning interactive production company.

Duy is also an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and coordinates the school's New Media program. He has also taught interactive journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Duy received his masters degree in journalism from Columbia University.

Testimonials


I completely got my money's worth. I started not knowing anything about PhotoShop or Dreamweaver and ended with the basic structure of a five page website completed. -- Donna Ryan

"Duy was knowledgeable, energetic, and funny. I was able to create my first Flash project after just one weekend." -- Julie Fiedler

"I thoroughly enjoyed Duy's class and was very excited to walk away with a real website. The class was a true springboard thanks to Duy's detailed lesson plan and clear instruction." -- S. J. Gluck

"Duy's class prepared me for my new job and allowed me to dive into the world of multimedia as a journalist and beyond. Duy's teaching style was relaxed, clear, and to the point." -- Cindy Rodriguez

"Duy is a terrific teacher and instructor. I would definitely take more classes with him!" -- Josh Levin, Gallant Films, LLC

"Duy is a wonderful web instructor. His teaching style takes even the most difficult and technical concepts and makes them simple." -- Naomi Burgess

"Duy is amazing! He gave me the extra confidence and push I needed to finally put my business together. All the information provided was great." -- Patricia Rhinvil, CEO/founder, 48K Media, LLC

"My time with Duy was the most valuable time I have spent in developing my business and turning my dream into a reality." -- Emily Koteff

"Duy efficiently and effectively demystifies new media by sharing his knowledge in a very informal and relaxed atmosphere." -- Dolores C. Nolan, RMM, vice president, Stations Radio Advertising Bureau

"Duy has patience, wit, and enthusiasm for everyone. He gives you all the tools you need to create a Web presence. I had my site up and running within a few days." -- Cherie Henderson

"I'm amazed at how much I learned over two days and that I can now create slide shows, timelines, and other interactive graphics after coming in with zero prior Flash knowledge. Duy is an amazing teacher and the class comes exactly as advertised." -- Michael Morton

"Duy was just fabulous. He's clear, concise, supportive, interesting, entertaining, and patient." -- Paula Froke

"Duy is truly an amazing teacher -- patient, generous, and extremely knowledgeable. He demystifies the tech process and makes learning fun!" -- Jennifer Stromberg

"Duy was extremely knowledgeable and very focused on giving students the entire picture of what they needed to know. You gain a start-to-finish understanding of how to put up a site." -- Elizabeth Barr

"Duy was an ideal instructor. His instruction seemed to be very well planned, and his delivery was clear." -- Christine Reslmaier

"Duy is patient, clear, and has a level of expertise and practical know how that would be hard to top." -- Celia Colista

"Duy is the perfect instructor! He is clear, engaging, informative, practical and fun." -- Fay Torresyap

"Duy is an excellent communicator and clear instructor. I learned skills that I can apply to work outside of the class right away. This was a valuable experience for sure." -- Molly Seamans

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