Free Business Topics in Chicago
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Is Your Business A “Digital Disaster”
Jody Jankovsky, Founder and Managing Member, Black|Line Consulting
Request This Free SpeechBlack|Line's "Digital Disaster" presentation explains how many businesses are failing to create and maintain some of their most valuable assets, their digital ones. Mr. Jankovsky explores what "Digital Assets" are, why they are important to a business/organization and how to avoid becoming a "Digital Disaster". The presentation can be made to fit a 30-60 minute format and can be tailored for your organization or business. MORE >
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The Hidden Value Driver: How Business Credit Builds Company Worth
Mark Knaack, Business Development Director, Guardian Chamber
Request This Free SpeechMost business owners think of credit only as a way to borrow money, but the truth is, strong business credit is a hidden driver of company value. When banks, investors, and even potential buyers look at your business, they’re not just reviewing your financial statements — they’re evaluating your ability to access and manage capital without leaning on personal guarantees. MORE >
A business with established credit is seen as more fundable, less risky, and ultimately more valuable. At Guardian Chamber, we show owners how building credit isn’t just about getting loans — it’s about creating leverage, increasing valuation, and giving you more control over your company’s growth and future. -
Increase Your Cash Flow Fast
Jean Kuhn, Business Strategist/Consultant, Bounce Solutions Jean Kuhn
Request This Free SpeechBusiness owners, retail or service-based, all say the exact same thing. ‘We need more customers so we can earn more money.’ It’s tough out there for business owners in 2021. Jean Kuhn “has the backs” of business owners and delivers the hard facts, the truth and some laughs, on what it takes to become the leader in their industry and a “celebrity” in their business. MORE >
Jean shares her story of buying 2 bankrupt businesses and turning them around in 12 short months and adding $100,000 to their bottom lines. And she did it with NO customer list and NO marketing budget.Jean is the perfect speaker if attendees: Want more customers, Want to make more money, Want to more free time, Want to reduce employee turnover
Takeaways: You don't need a list or a big budget, Low cost/no cost marketing strategies, Tools to turn employees into lead
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Successful Supply Chain Strategies for Today’s Uncertain Times
Lauren Pittelli, Principal, Baker Logistics Consulting Services Inc.
Request This Free SpeechDrawing on thirty year's experience shipping internationally, Lauren will discuss current supply chain challenges and provide strategies to navigate today's uncertain and competitive marketplace. Plan for success by increasing your company's flexibility while driving down transportation costs and risk. MORE >
In this session, Lauren will cover specific strategies to capitalize on today's market opportunities by:- Reducing supply chain risk
- Increasing efficiency and cost effectiveness
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US – China Trade War
Bill Liu, President, NaviAsia Advisors
Request This Free SpeechUS President Donald Trump has complained about China's trading practices since before he took office in 2016. The US launched an investigation into Chinese trade policies in 2017. It imposed tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Chinese products last year, and Beijing retaliated in kind. MORE >
The trade war between the two largest economies shows no sign of easing. What's next? Who will blink first? This presentation will guide you through the trade war and lead you to rethink the future of US-China relationship. -
What is the difference between a CFO and a Bookkeeper?
Barrett Willich, CFO, Bear & Kenmore LLC
Request This Free SpeechAre you not getting the financial insights you feel you need to run your business efficiently? It could be because you are working with a bookkeeper, controller, or accountant, and not a CFO. A CFO looks at the business implications of financial decisions and makes recommendations on how to become more profitable. Bookkeepers, controllers, and accountants help keep the accounting correct, but rarely dig deeper into business implications. In this presentation, we will walk you through the key differences so you can determine who you need on your team. MORE >
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Building & Motivating High Performing Teams
Nicole Caley, MBA, APM, ARM, APSC, President & Founder, Payables Solutions Partners, LLC
Request This Free SpeechIn today’s world, the most sought out organizational leaders are part manager and part HR professional. Join veteran leader Nicole Caley in this session to learn skills necessary to elevate you into a true leader, instead of simply a manager. We will discuss how to identify your leadership style and how to develop the interpersonal skills needed to take charge. By learning to examine functional conflict and create strategies, you will not only staff your function effectively, but lead it to its fullest potential as well — building a high-performing team. MORE >
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Building Collective Success: Empathy. Storytelling. & Change.
Leilani Garrett, Principal Storyteller / Founder, Be More Human
Request This Free SpeechIn a time when workplace connection is at an all-time low and culture-building feels more buzzword than blueprint, Leilani offers something different: a keynote that makes people feel—and think. Her signature talk, Building Collective Success: Empathy. Storytelling. & Change, challenges audiences to rethink the way we define leadership, performance, and culture. MORE >
Through personal narrative, pop culture references, humor, and hard data, Leilani shows how story-driven empathy isn't just a “nice-to-have”—it’s a business imperative. Expect aha moments, audience participation, and a masterclass in communication that sticks long after the standing ovation. -
Success Blueprint: Strategies to Increase Sales, Be More Productive, Dominate Your Industry
Scott Hansen, CEO, Scott Hansen Consulting
Request This Free SpeechEntrepreneurs and business owners who are looking to GET THE EDGE in their business. You will walk away looking at yourself and business in an entirely new light. High Performance Coach, Scott Hansen, shares key strategies to help any business owner get to the next level in their business. MORE >
In this riveting 60 minute presentation, Scott will leave you with key strategies on how to Increase Sales, Become More Productive, and Dominate Your Industry and Stand Out from the Competition. -
Stop Chasing Talent Away -The Ultimate K.P.I. to Be a Talent Magnet
Dennis Mellen, Owner, Full Throttle Leadership
Request This Free SpeechBreak free of the old leadership model and become a visionary servant leader. Inspire your team to perform at a level they never dreamed possible with the ultimate KPI (key performance indicator).