Think All Your Meetings Are Productive? Think Again.

The average employee spends 31 hours every month in meetings that don’t add value. That’s almost an entire workweek lost every single month. This figure comes from a study published by the Harvard Business Review, which highlights how much time is wasted in unnecessary discussions. According to CBS MoneyWatch, citing research by Professor Steven Rogelberg from UNC Charlotte, unproductive meetings cost U.S. businesses $37 billion annually,...

Writing a Business Plan

This two-day course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan. All the essential steps are covered, including drafting the original document; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms. Students will come away from the course energized and prepared to write their business plan. What Will Students Learn?...

Marketing for Small Businesses

Marketing is about getting your business known and building your position within the marketplace. Small businesses don’t always have a big budget for marketing, so they have to do things a little differently than big business in order to grow their presence, increase results, and meet business goals. This two-day workshop will help small business owners and managers develop their marketing message, create a marketing plan, and apply the right...

Kickstarting Your Business with Crowdsourcing

Today’s fast-paced marketplace demands that businesses think fast. Crowdsourcing can help all types of businesses keep on top of trends and stay competitive. This one-day course will show you how to leverage all types of crowdsourcing (including microwork, macrowork, crowdvoting, crowdcontests, crowdwisdom, and crowdfunding) to kickstart your business’ growth. What Will Students Learn? Define what crowdsourcing is and its value to...

Intrapreneurship

Intrapreneurship has been described as a great way to make beneficial changes to your organization. People can choose to continue with the status quo, or they can work to make a difference in the lives of themselves and others within the company. Who wants to feel empowered and recognized for their innovative and creative ideas? Who wants to make a difference? If you answered yes to these questions, then this 1-day course will help you become...

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