Award-Winning Company Offers Business Plan Booster

Tech Geek Ministries, a small business web design, hosting and training company, released the self-study guide Business Plan Booster recently to help entrepreneurs develop a successful roadmap to their businesses.

Noble, OK, April 17, 2013 – Tech Geek Ministries, a small business web design, hosting and training company, released the self-study guide Business Plan Booster recently to help entrepreneurs develop a successful roadmap to their businesses.

Business Plan Booster includes two self-study guides that explain what business owners must do to prepare for writing a business plan and what must be included when writing the plan. The Booster also includes a business plan template and, in the future, may include specific times during which Waters will answer questions regarding business plans.

Waters speaks from experience. She recently won 3rd place in the state-wide Oklahoma Baptist University Enactus Business Plan Competition in Shawnee, OK.

“This is very exciting time for Tech Geeks,” said Waters, who is also a 7th grade Language Arts teacher. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to help merchants build their online presence. But we also know that handing someone a website is not enough. Website owners must be trained in how to develop their businesses and how to use websites. Similarly, a carpenter needs a blueprint as a starting point, and needs to learn how to effectively and properly work with the materials and tools at his disposal.”

Teek Geek Ministries is a web design, hosting and training company based in Noble, Oklahoma. Owners Steve and Michelle Waters, with more than 23 years combined experience in the technology industry, developed a plan to assist Oklahoma small business owners and ministries in creating and maintaining online visibility through websites, social media and training.

For more information on the products and services offered by Tech Geek Ministries, sign up for the free Tech Geek Online Visibility Newsletter.

Contact:
Michelle Waters
Tech Geek Ministries
8600 171st
Noble, OK 73068
(405) 306-8819
contact@techgeekministries.com
http://www.techgeekministries.com

Ecotech Institute Offers its First Free Online Course: “Introduction to Sustainability”

Ten-Week Course Offers Education on a Wide Variety of Sustainable Topics

Denver, Colorado, April 17, 2013 – Anyone around the world who has an interest in sustainability can now access some of the specialized education offered by Ecotech Institute – online and free. Ecotech Institute, the only college entirely focused on sustainability-related job training, is now accepting registrations for its “Introduction to Sustainability” course. This is Ecotech’s first “massive online open course” (MOOC) through the Canvas Network, a popular way for highly esteemed educational institutions to offer free courses to the public. Kyle Crider, Ecotech Institute’s Program Chair and Manager of Environmental Operations will teach the class, beginning on May 6.

The ten-week course will explore various definitions of sustainability used by governments, businesses and individuals to address environmental, societal and economic problems around the world. In addition, students will learn ways to apply sustainable concepts in their own lives.

The dynamic course will cover a broad spectrum of topics including, but not limited to, understanding environmental impacts (climate change, greenhouse gases, depleting resources), social consequences (impact of decisions on health, poverty, income distribution) and financial opportunities (emerging industries, job creation).

“This exciting course is a hybrid of many topics that all relate to our planet, offering students a deep dive into history, biology, sociology, business and much more,” says Crider. “We are excited to extend our reach to people beyond the campus, offering insight into how much sustainability affects every person on the planet every single day.”

Upon completion of the course, students should also better understand:

* Triple Bottom Line (people, planet, profit, or Three Pillars);

* Thermodynamics;

* Fossil fuels;

* The balance and relationship between air, land, water resources and techniques for protecting and/or enhancing each;

* Human impact on biodiversity and the planet;

* Core concepts of green building rating systems;

* The possibilities of solar and wind power to meet future energy needs, as well as natural gas, nuclear power, and biofuels.

Each weekly topic will include a multimedia introduction/overview, short supplemental reading assignments and optional, more in-depth materials for those who want to enhance their knowledge in specific areas. Students will take multiple-choice quizzes and develop a personal sustainability vision, mission and goals. Students are also encouraged to network and collaborate with each other through discussion forums and Q&A sessions.

Space is limited so sign up today for the Introduction to Sustainability online course.

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, Colo., 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com