Free Business Topics in Chicago
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LinkedIn For Business
Brian Basilico, Author, Speaker, Coach, B2B Interactive Marketing
Request This Free SpeechBrian Basilico was one of the first 1000 people on LinkedIn back in 2004. He specializes in teaching entrepreneurs and corporate sales teams how to navigate and optimize LinkedIn for their business. MORE >
In this presentation... You will learn some of the basics of using LinkedIn to promote and grow your business. More importantly, you will learn some “Whyʼs” and “How Toʼs” that will help you better understand the biz behind the buzz!Sometimes itʼs easier to know what questions to ask, than to try to find answers to questions you donʼt have... but at least you will know what questions to ask?
'Who is on LinkedIn and how can I capitalize on it?ʼ
ʻAre people really making money?ʼ
ʻNone of my customers are using this! Are you sure who is and who is not?ʼ
ʻI canʼt afford to spend more time or money on marketing?'In this fast-moving digital economy - now is the time to market harder and smarter than your competition.
You will learn some actionable techniques (Brian likes to call $100 ideas) that are sustainable, repeatable, and profitable for your business. This presentation will help you get noticed, become memorable and top of mind, and grow your brand and business through tested and proven face-to-face and social networking techniques.
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“Establishing Your Professional Persona: 5 Steps to Crafting a Compelling Brand Identity”
Tammy Cook, Productivity Coach, Tammy Cook Coaching
Request This Free SpeechAre you a small business owner trying to build your following and your list?
Are you ready to create a clear, compelling voice for your business, that magnetically draws ideal prospects to you? MORE >If you are struggling to find followers and build your presence, no matter the amount of marketing and outreach you do, it could simply be because this key foundational piece is missing.This foundational piece is most often skipped over when beginning a business - crafting a compelling brand identity that connects with your target audience. Once you get this step right, you will be positioned as the go-to expert in your niche, and you will attract ideal clients with much less effort.
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Small Business Ownership
Jennifer Davis, President & Co-Founder, Davisware, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechOwning your own business can be a challenge. Jennifer, a working mother, shares the fascinating story of her startup with sweat equity and personal growth along the way. Her personal account of what works and what doesn’t, and how to balance it all, is perfect for those in business or with an entrepreneurial spirit. MORE >
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Updates, Results and Protocol
Chris Heuman, Practice Leader, RISC Management and Consulting, LLC
Request This Free SpeechThe schedule, process, protocol and results thus far of the HIPAA Audit Protocol will be discussed. The talk will include historical information and the top three preparatory steps an organization can take in case of an audit.
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The 60-minute Strategic Plan
Matt Kinnich, CEO, Roland, Ruth & Mitchell
Request This Free SpeechTechnically, there is no such thing as a 60-minute strategic plan, but this session will provide the foundation, framework and next steps of building out your personal, team or organization’s strategies and plan. Participants will engage in the following: MORE >
• Overview of Strategic Framework
• What are your goals?
• What is your purpose?
• What does your environment look like?
• What are my options?
• What options are best?
• Individual/Group questions
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Where’s the Cash?
John Y. Lafferty, Founder, CFO-Pro
Request This Free SpeechHelps business owners understand why profits and cash flow differ and how to manage the business more efficiently using this knowledge.
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Beyond the Bot: Leveraging AI for Nonprofit Impact
Cathy Yen, Founder and CEO, The Nonprofit Planner Company
Request This Free SpeechAI is transforming industries across the globe and nonprofits are no exception. Learn how Cathy and her team integrated AI into a medium-sized nonprofit to build efficiencies while staying mission-focused. We'll cover issues of organizational culture, use cases, data privacy and policies, staff training, and success measurement.
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Nicole Caley, MBA, APM, ARM, APSC, President & Founder, Payables Solutions Partners, LLC
Request This Free SpeechIf you have made the critical decision to take on the role of a leader, and you want to be great at it – it requires an in-depth look at yourself and a practice of self-awareness on all levels, personally and professionally. This is the starting point of emotional intelligence. While the definition might seem simple, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is understanding and managing yourself and also understanding and managing others, the application of emotional intelligence continues to be a challenge. MORE >
Join me as we learn why EQ is critical to your success and take away the tools that will teach you that leading from the heart might just be the best thing you can do! -
The Art of Impactful Leadership – 3 Secret Principles to Elite Performance
Dennis Mellen, Owner, Full Throttle Leadership
Request This Free SpeechBe the visionary servant leader and inspire innovation and elite performance. Get your team feeling they "get to go to work" instead of "have to go to work"