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

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

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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Instructor Bio

Duy Linh Tu's Courses

Create Your Own Website – New York (Class starts March 21)
Flash for Journalists – New York (Class starts February 7)

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


Duy's instruction was helpful, informative and fun! He made intimidating software (Photoshop and DreamWeaver) become approachable, all while leading an engaging class. -- Tara Foster

"I thoroughly enjoyed Duy's class and was very excited to walk away with a real website of my very own. Photoshop and DreamWeaver are now much more accessible to me. The class was a true springboard thanks to Duy's carefully detailed lesson plan and clear instruction." -- S. J. Gluck

"Taking Duy's class prepared me for my new job and allowed me to dive into the world of multimedia as a journalist and beyond. Best of all, Duy's teaching style was relaxed, clear and to the point. I advise everyone and anyone curious about acquiring these tools to get ready to absorb all things innovative." -- Cindy Rodriguez

"Duy is a terrific teacher and instructor. He was funny, supportive, patient, extremely well-organized, and clearly possessed a mastery of the subject matter. He was the ideal instructor for an inexperienced, technophobic marketing guy like me, and I would definitely take more classes with him!" -- Josh Levin, Gallant Films, LLC

"Duy is a wonderful web instructor. He has a great sense of humor and is very patient with all his students. 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. Duy took us step by step through the process, sharing his own personal business plans, finances, contracts, and mistakes." -- Emily Koteff

"Duy presented a well-paced, articulate, and methodological introduction to Flash. He led the class in discovering and imagining more uses for this program. I came away from the class with much more than I expected." -- Jenna Duncan

"No need to trek to Columbia University to get up to speed on new media! You'll get a tremendous return-on-your-investment if you take Duy's classes at mediabistro. Duy efficiently and effectively demystifies new media by sharing his knowledge -- which is a full college semester course -- in a very informal and relaxed atmosphere." -- Dolores C. Nolan, RMM, Vice President/Stations Radio Advertising Bureau

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

"Duy's course was excellent, and the best part was seeing our websites online after only two days." -- Christina Yuin

"Duy is brilliant and funny. He made the class very easy to follow." -- Cornelia Kanakis

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




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