IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10,2003 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: The Association for Women in Technology, Southern
California (AWT), in conjunction with the Forum
for Women Entrepreneurs of Orange County (FWE),
and the Orange County Chapter of the National
Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-OC),
will host the fifth session of E101 on Thursday,
November 13, 2003. Session Five is titled
"Financial Planning for Your Company." The
workshop will feature guest speaker Anne-Marie
Vitale, a partner at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLC.
Vitale has over 12 years of experience assisting
both private and public companies ranging from
newly funded entities to multinational
corporations. Many of her clients have
completed private equity, public debt, initial
public offerings and secondary public offerings.
She also has extensive experience in providing
technical advice on accounting and reporting
matters that impact technology companies such
as revenue recognition and equity transactions,
in addition to substantial experience in
acquisitions and SEC reporting matters.
Session Five participants will learn to
understand the basic financial analyses that
must be completed in order to determine and
convince others of the potential profitability
of the business. Speaker topics include:
-- Forecasting revenues
-- Budgeting expenses (including taxes,
insurance, bad debt, etc.)
-- Estimating start-up costs
-- Financial statements and projections
-- Key assumptions and sensitivity analysis
-- Setting financial objectives
-- Managing working capital
-- Resources-who can help
E101 is a series of monthly luncheon classes
designed to prepare promising entrepreneurs
to launch and build new companies in the
high-growth technology and life sciences
sectors. The program offers a structured
educational process for completing a business
plan and obtaining venture capital through
two-hour workshops that provide an
overview of issues relevant to building a solid
and successful business, as well as networking
opportunities.
Luncheon classes are held once a month through
April of 2004 at the UCI University Club in
Irvine. Attendance costs $30 for members of AWT,
FWE and NAWBO. Guests pay $40.00 and students
pay $20. The fee includes lunch and materials.
Free parking is available. Details for this
session are posted at
http://www.awtsocal.org/E101-071003-
details.shtml. Register online at http:
//www.fwe.org/p/p.asp?mlid=869&eid=1118.
For additional information, contact Jnana
Anderson at (949) 439-1943 or jnana@fwe.org.
WHO: About the Association for Women in Technology
As a dynamic forum for networking and learning
opportunities, AWT bridges the gap between
industry, education and community institutions
and continues to strengthen the fabric of our
Southern California technology region. AWT
holds meetings and events every month, attracting
women in every area of technology, from those
just entering the field to senior level
management and technology innovators. To learn
more about AWT, please call (949) 496-1200 and
visit our website at www.awtsocal.org.
About the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) is the
premier entrepreneurial organization for women
and men who build and lead high-growth
technology and life science companies.
FWE's mission is to accelerate women's
opportunities to start, build, manage and invest
in market-leading companies. FWE was founded in
1993 and is a national non profit organization
focused on technology and life science
industries. To learn more about the Orange
County chapter of FWE, please call (949) 439-1943
or visit the group's Web site at
www.fwe.org/socal.
About the National Association of Women Business
Owners, Orange County
With more than 165 active members, NAWBO-OC
positions women business owners for profits,
power and the passionate pursuit of excellence.
The organization provides encouragement and
support, networking opportunities, educational
programs, and professional development. There
are nearly 90 NAWBO chapters in the U.S., and
the organization is represented in 35 countries
worldwide. For information, call (714) 832-5333,
or visit the Web site at www.nawbo-oc.org.
WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2003
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: UCI University Club
University of California, Irvine
801 University Club
Irvine, Calif. 92697