Board Members Web-based Seminars

E104-7 Operations Management Description: The architect of a business is its operations management. That is how and what are the tasks of decision making, planning and control, and efficiently scheduling material and labor - all of which is critical issues to successful growth of an organization. This webinar provides an examination of how to identify and address operational issues that face the organization and  more...

E104-8 Human Resource Management Description: The human resources of a business are the employees of the business. Good employees provide the path for a business to survive and thrive. As such it is important to implement strategies to maximize on employee skills and performance. This webinar provides an examination of the strategies needed to have a well-thought-out hiring plan in place that supports the overall business  more...

E103-5 Organizational Structure and Management Plan The foundation of the success of a business is the quality of the people that works there. For this reason, particular attention must be paid to your organization structure and the key players that manage the day to day operations. This webinar provides an analysis of a business organizational structure, including principle or key employees and identifies strategies needed to develop a  more...

E103-4 Marketing and Sales Strategies A strategic foundation of a business marketing and sales plan is critical for businesses to compete and achieve success. This webinar is the fourth in the series designed to provide an analysis of effective marketing and sales strategy concepts. The objectives of this webinar are to provide participants with the knowledge and skills. This webinar is the fourth in the series designed to  more...

E103-6 Operations Planning Often times, operations planning is forgotten or not given the proper consideration when starting a small business. The fact of the matter is that, understanding how to how to manage the day-to-day functions of the business increases the potential for success when starting a business. This webinar provides an analysis of a business operations strategy to manage a business which includes the  more...

E103-7 Financial Planning The core of any business is a sound financial planning. Therefore, it is essential to have an understanding of business financials in order to start a business. This webinar provides an analysis of a business financial plan for managing and operating a business. Specific focus is on income analysis, cash flow analysis, business assets, business liabilities and financial assumptions.  more...

E103-8 Exit Strategy Plan A key component in developing a business plan is to determine an exit plan. That is, planning how to exit or end your business is just as important as planning to start your business. This webinar provides an analysis of how to develop long-term plans as to how and when a business shall close or transfer ownership.  more...

E104-1 Development and Growth Strategies Starting or creating a business lays the foundation for success. To be a successful entrepreneur, one must continuously explore strategies that build on the foundation. This webinar provides an examination of strategies needed to develop and grow a business and to meet business goals and objectives  more...

E103-3 Competition It is important for businesses to know what other businesses are doing so that they can match or improve their product or service. More importantly, businesses should know what the consumer preferences are in order to maintain an advantage over other businesses that sell the same or similar products. This webinar provides an analysis of a business competitive position and market share  more...

E103-9 Wrap-up Cover Page Statement of Purpose Table of Contents and Executive Summary The wrap-up of preparing a business plan is to ensure that the reader such as potential lenders and/ or investors can instantly seek critical information that will spark their interest; has a summary of the main points of the business plan and a statement that spells out the purpose of the business plan. This webinar provides an analysis of creating a cover page, preparing a statement of  more...

E103-2 Target Market and Industry Analysis Description: The success of starting and managing a business depends heavily on the understanding that an entrepreneur has created an environment in which customers, businesses, and certain economic conditions interact. That is, understanding the customers (target market) and the environment (industry). This Webinar provides an analysis of a business target market and industry.  more...

E104-2 Business Certifications Obtaining business certifications can be very beneficial. Such certifications can provide opportunities such as in local, state and federal government contracts. This webinar provides an examination of the requirements and benefits of government certification at the federal, state and local levels. Objectives: The objectives of this webinar are to provide participants with the knowledge and  more...

E104-5 Fiscal Management and Soundness Description: The ability manages and control current and future expenditures means to implement sound fiscal management practices. This webinar provides an examination of how to determine and plan for an organizational fiscal management and soundness position. Objectives: The objectives of this webinar are to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to: Define what fiscal  more...

E104-4 Procurement Opportunities Procurement is when a business purchase of goods and/ or services at the best possible total cost. The process of procuring or purchasing such products and services requires a organized process by both the organizing that are procuring products or services and the business that are providing such products or services. This webinar provides an examination of a basic procurement process,  more...

E104-3 Marketing Strategies Your business marketing strategy can be the factor that determines a business success or failure. That is, the business owner must determine their choice of customers and how they intend to reach those customers. This webinar provides an examination of how to identify, prioritize and implement marketing strategies to help grow a small business either through getting more sales or increasing  more...

E104-6 Legal Considerations Description: One of the steps in ensuring prospects for future business success is to ensure that legal and compliance are addressed. This webinar provides an examination of key legal considerations that impacts an organizationa ™s growth and supports the goals and objectives of the organization. Objectives: The objectives of this webinar are to provide participants with the knowledge and  more...

Virtual Web Projects Gone Bad Nonprofit Webinar Have you heard horror stories about working with a Web vendor remotely? Are you interested in completing a virtual Web project, but don't understand how to make it work? Virtual Web Projects Gone Bad provides critical insight into how nonprofit staff and board members can successfully work with vendors on their virtual Web projects. This 1-hour Webinar will show nonprofits how to avoid common  more...

Getting Started with CiviCRM Workshop Have you heard about CiviCRM and are wondering how it can assist your nonprofit? Do you want to move away from constituent relationship software that has recurring fees? We offer a free Getting Started with CiviCRM Workshop for nonprofit staff, board members, Web developers, and marketing agencies who are new to CiviCRM.  more...