Tag - business resource

Leadership Communication Essentials: Inspire, Influence, Impact

Who Should Attend: Communication is at the core of effective leadership. If you want to influence and inspire your team, you need to practice empathy and transparency and understand how others perceive you through your verbal and non-verbal cues. To improve your communication skills and become a better leader, begin by assessing your effectiveness so you can identify areas for improvement. Then, set goals and hold yourself accountable by creating a leadership development plan to guide and track your progress. 8 Essential Takeaways: Adaptive Communication Active Listening Ability to Ask Open-Ended Questions Learn about TED ...not TEDTalk, your own unique TED. “Tell me more.” “Explain what you...

How to Start My Own Small Business

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anybody thinking about stepping out on their own. WHAT THEY WILL LEARN? What are the first steps? What should I be thinking about? What are my first steps? Have you been dreaming of starting your own business, but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you’ve started a business but are feeling stagnant and having trouble taking your business to the next level? Perhaps you’ve been networking, doing lunches, coffee dates, and joining organizations, but aren’t quite sure how to build, retain and maximize relationships or turn these into profits? Do you have business cards, a website, even great leads but you haven’t...

Crafting a Targeted Business Plan. A Step-by-Step guide

In this workshop you will gain understanding why we plan and the three questions that will determine success or failure. We'll also learn key items like. How do I price? What will this cost? and What is my financial return? We will cover: The concept of planning for today and the future The three fundamental questions that determine everything else Are you writing a novel or a short story? What will it cost me to get started What are my monthly costs How do I set my price What can I make  Presented by: Sam Emmerson is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteer. He previously owned a chemical manufacture...

Credit Score & Reports

The principal learning objectives in this workshop for participants will be to explore the importance of credit scores and reports. You will learn how to access information about credit scores and reports. We will discuss strategies to build and improve credit and identify how to protect credit from incorrect claims and fraud. Key agenda items: What Is a Credit Score? Strategies to Build Credit A Tale of Two Friends Credit Bureaus Calculating a Credit Score Costs of Co-signing and Sharing Credit What Is a Credit Report? Getting Your Free Credit Report Getting Your Credit Score Reading Your Credit Report Important Dates to Review Credit Repair Organizations Act Steps to Repair Your...

SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

Explore certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line. Presented by: Nancy N. Alvarez. She serves as the Head of the 8(a) Business Development Program for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Fort Worth/Dallas District Office. This is a free event and presented for easy viewing online.

Effective Marketing Planning for Start-Ups and Small Businesses

Who should attend? Anyone curious about marketing and gaining some professional insight. What you will learn: What is marketing? Progressing from more than an idea Market segmentation and positioning Business viability Defining your Target Audience Competition analysis Marketing channel planning: Mass media and Direct media channels Q&A Presented by Dennis Koshy. He is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteer. He has over two decades of experience in Marketing, Consulting, Advertising and Consumer Insights in multinational organizations. He has worked across verticals like CPG, Fashion and Lifestyle, Food and Beverages, Aviation, Information Technology, Alcohol, Banking and Retail. He was a Vice President and Branch Head at Foote, Cone & Belding, and...

SBA Women-Owned Small Business Info Session (WOSB/EDWOSB)

To level the playing field in the federal marketplace for Women Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB) to sell to the government, the federal government has established a 5 percent goal. In FY20, WOSB/EDWOSB businesses sold $27 billion dollars (4.85%) in federal contracts to the government. But women entrepreneurs left .15% of federal government sales opportunities on the table. To take advantage of the benefits of being certified as a WOSB or EDWOSB, you must get certified. This information session will help you know what to do. Presenter: Nancy N. Alvarez, Lead Business Opportunity Specialist with the SBA...

How to start selling in Amazon’s store

Learning Objectives: Learn if you’re ready to start selling in Amazon’s store, what to sell and when Learn how to start selling in Amazon’s store, to include listing and delivering your products Learn how to grow and scale your brand online, to include resources and programs Amazon has to help enable success for small businesses and entrepreneurs Presenter: Dan Corcoran is a Program Manager at Amazon where his focus is on driving the success of small business owners, and working with teams across the company to deliver programs that support their continued growth. Daniel joined Amazon in July of 2021 as an Area Manager...

Crafting a Targeted Business Plan. A Step-by-Step guide

This workshop will help you gain understanding why we plan and the three questions that will determine success or failure. We'll also learn key items like. How do I price? What will this cost? and What is my financial return? We will cover: The concept of planning for today and the future The three fundamental questions that determine everything else Are you writing a novel or a short story? What will it cost me to get started What are my monthly costs How do I set my price What can I make  Presented by: Sam Emmerson is a certified SCORE mentor and volunteer. He previously owned a chemical manufacture...

Launching and Scaling Your Trucking Business Successfully

The transportation industry is enormous, grossing nearly $1 trillion dollars annually, however trucking counts for three quarters of that amount. Join our workshop, "Launching and Scaling Your Trucking Business Successfully," where you'll gain valuable insights into the trucking industry, focusing on the essential steps to initiate your venture and seamlessly expand your business. Talking Points: Getting started and understanding formation Building your personal and business credit Securing financing for your business Getting your small business certifications Drafting your capability statement for contraction How to purchase your truck and what to look for Dealing with carriers Do you need an authority Financial statement basic and accounting Finding opportunities and working with brokers Safety...