Symposiums and Webinars
Symposiums and webinars are the key means for delivering Business Accelerator curriculum. Be sure to mark your calendars for all these events, but remember, if you can't participate at any given event, you can always view it on-demand at your own convenience.
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Spring Symposiums
Live From Chicago
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Intercontinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
| Get directions
Topics:
- The Ultimate Small Business Success Secret
- SWOT it Out: Understanding Your Business
- Know Your Scorecard: Financial Success Foundation for the Small Business Owner
Live From Phoenix
Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1515 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008 | Get directions
Topics:
- The Ultimate Small Business Success Secret
- SWOT it Out: Understanding Your Business
- Know Your Scorecard: Financial Success Foundation for the Small Business Owner
Online On-Demand
Watch either the Chicago or Phoenix symposium LIVE from your office or on-demand at your convenience
General Program Webinars
Generating Leads and Financing Your Business
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (CDT)
Sales Track: Where Are Your Leads Coming From? How to Leverage Lead generation for Maximum Return
Finance and Growth Track: Financing Options for your Small Business
Finding Your Sweet Spot and Building Rapport
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (CDT)
Sales Track: What Is Your Personality Style? Build Rapport by Understanding Yourself and Your Clients
Marketing Track: Finding Your Sweet Spot: Creating Your Brand Identity
Refining Your Elevator Pitch and Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (CDT)
Marketing Track: 4 Steps to a HIGH IMPACT Elevator Pitch
Finance and Growth Track: Should I Stay or Should I Grow Now? How to Keep Your Business Growing at a Healthy Pace
Handling Objections and Acquiring New Customers
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (CDT)
Sales Track: Overcoming Objection by Understanding Yourself: What You Feel and How to Deal When They Say "No"
Marketing Track: How to Acquire New Customers on a Small Budget (including a discussion on Direct Mail and PR)
Special Interest Webinars
How Small Companies Generate Sales Using Facebook, LinkedIN, & Twitter
Which is the best tool for your business? Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter? Learn how these social networking tools can help you network, generate leads and grow your business.
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (CDT)
Managing Risk in Your Business
Risk is part of owning a business – but it also needs to be minimized to guarantee your company's longevity. Here's valuable information to help you protect your business and prevent loss.
Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (CDT)
Stir Up the Sales with Online Marketing
Learn how to optimize your marketing power with online resources such as search engine optimized websites, pay-per-click advertising, and Email marketing campaigns.
Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (CDT)
Managing Your Most Important Asset: HR Topics for the Small Business
How do you identify A–players for your business? Should you bring on employees or contractors? What are some key compliance concerns? These are just a few of the questions we'll address in managing your staff.
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (CDT)
Fall Symposium/Step-It-Up Competition Awards
Live From Chicago
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Time: half-day/morning
Location: TBA | Get directions