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Saturday Workshop: Creating Your Customer Experience

Join us for the last Saturday Workshop of 2024: Creating Your Customer Experience with Dr. Tonia Phanor, Excel Communication Creating a great customer experience is not done by accident. Let's explore how to ensure your customers have a valuable experience in every interaction. After this workshop you will understand how to assess your current customer experience and a plan to improve their experience for the future. Speaker Bio Dr. Tonia helps leaders and teams to think and communicate on a global level. Her experiences living in Japan, Italy, South Africa, and across the country allows her to bring valuable cultural experiences when discussing business...

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August WomenRISE: Uncover Your Money Narrative

Join us for our August WomenRISE: Uncover Your Money Narrative with Rashida Thomas, FinRose. Uncover the roots of your financial beliefs and behaviors in this transformative workshop. Explore your unique money story, empowering you to take control of your financial narrative and make informed decisions for a secure financial future. You will walk away with the following: Discover the origins of your money mindset Gain insights into your financial beliefs and behaviors Learn how to shape a positive and informed money narrative Speaker Rashida Thomas is a finance and technology leader with experience in workforce and digital transformation in Fortune 100 companies. Rashida uses a magnetic form...

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July WomenRISE: Networking for Success: Creating & Cultivating Powerful Relationships

Join us for our July WomenRISE: Networking for Success: Creating & Cultivating Powerful Relationships with Karen KJ Johnson, Founder & CEO of The Konfident Woman and Executive Director of Dress for Success Dallas. "Networking for Success: Creating and Cultivating Powerful Relationships" focuses on the art of effective networking, offering practical techniques for expanding your network, fostering authentic relationships, and leveraging these connections to achieve career and personal goals. Attendees will learn how to confidently navigate networking events, utilize social media for professional growth, and maintain long-term relationships that provide mutual benefits. Participants will leave with a toolkit of practical networking strategies, including...

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Growing Your Business with HUB Certification

Join us for our 2nd Quarter Special Evening Event, learn about the benefits of HUB certification when working with state agencies and universities, and learn how to get your business HUB certified. This event will include brief presentations from HUB representatives at Texas Woman's University, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Statewide Procurement Division and time for Q&A at the end. Takeaways: You'll learn the benefits of getting HUB certified and how important it can be for your business. You'll get a better idea of the different kinds of contracts that state agencies and universities are looking for, and You'll...

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Choose Your Own Exit: De-pivot Your Way To Product-Market Fit

What would you do if you knew that the startup you've invested your career and capital into building to solve today's problems had a 50% chance of being unfit for the market in 5 years? That's exactly the question, and fate, that entrepreneurs and innovators' live with every day. Customer experience and market studies help, but here's the problem: they're already expired when you start operating. They won't help you get fit for what clients will want in 5, 10, or more years from now. What you need is to leave history behind, and turn to the future. In this...

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June WomenRISE: How to Create Impactful Events as a Small Business

Join us for our June WomenRISE: How to Create Impactful Events as a Small Business with Kymberly Nielsen, Statewide Program Manager, TWU-Center for Women Entrepreneurs. This talk will summarize how to start planning an event for your small business. You'll receive: A budget checklist Staffing recommendations Tips and Tricks to Save Time, Treasure, and Talent. After this presentation, you will have a roadmap for determining what event is best for your business. Speaker Kymberly Nielsen serves as the Statewide Program Manager at Texas Woman’s University – Center for Women Entrepreneurs. Her extensive event experience includes being the director of convention services in the hotel industry,...

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May WomenRISE: Transitioning from DM Requests to Sales Funnels

Join us for our May WomenRISE: Transitioning from DM Requests to Sales Funnels with Jese Gary of GreeneyedAmbition. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the flood of direct messages (DMs) flooding your inbox? Are potential leads slipping through the cracks due to the lack of organization? If so, you're not alone. Many small businesses find themselves in a constant battle to keep up with DM requests while struggling to convert them into meaningful sales opportunities. After this workshop, you will walk away with the four parts of a streamlined inquiry process. Speaker Bio Jese Gary of GreeneyedAmbition is an expert in back-office systems for service-based...

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Unseen Hazards: Personal Perils of Legal Procrastination

Join us for our monthly Small Business Learning Series at Ensemble Coworking on Park Place Avenue in Fort Worth, TX.

Unseen Hazards: Personal Perils of Legal Procrastination

This engaging talk will unravel the complex web of misconceptions surrounding personal legal documents, illuminating the dire consequences of postponement. Attendees will embark on a journey to discover the unseen risks that lie in wait when legal matters are left unattended and learn practical steps to avert these potential crises. We invite everyone of all ages, no matter your stage of life. This critical talk is for you. You will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate the legal landscape confidently and know where...

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Lean and Mean Social Media: Small Business Learning Series

Join us for our monthly Small Business Learning Series at Ensemble Coworking on Park Place Avenue in Fort Worth, TX. Lean and Mean Social Media This dynamic talk is designed for small business owners who want to maximize their social media impact without investing excessive time and resources. It focuses on practical strategies to streamline social media management, including time-saving techniques, alternative approaches to posting, and crafting valuable content that resonates with the audience. Attendees will discover actionable insights to build trust, establish credibility, and drive business growth through smart social media practices. About the Speaker Kevin Wright empowers small businesses with digital marketing expertise. He offers web design, social media marketing, and...

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Connections & Cocktails Business Mixer April 2024

Join us for Connections & Cocktails Business Mixer, a unique happy hour networking experience bringing together a mix of business professionals. Each month we create intentional networking opportunities. What’s Included: - Light snacks and finger foods - Engaging environment - Facilitated networking opportunities What to Bring: - Favorite beer/wine/tea or other favorite drink - Business cards - Great attitude - Clear, concise business intro You never know who will attend Connections & Cocktails! Your next best connection is waiting for you. Are you ready to connect over cocktails? Register today!