Free Business Topics in Chicago
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Insecure, unsafe & slow: 10 ways to improve your WordPress website
Lisa Ghisolf, President & Founder, Gizmo Creative Factory, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechThere are thousands of plugins and tips out there – many free, but how do you narrow them down? I’ve been designing and developing WordPress sites since 2008, and I also work with corporations, nonprofits and bloggers. No matter how popular they are, I still spend a lot of time fixing hacked sites and maintaining and improving them. I’ll share the same tips I use with them to improve your site. We’ll talk social, security, speed, design and more. You’ll leave with an action plan and stronger understanding of your WordPress site.
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It’s Not About You… It’s About Bacon! Relationship Marketing in a Social Media World
Brian Basilico, Author, Speaker, Coach, B2B Interactive Marketing
Request This Free SpeechIf you are looking for a “How-to” social networking presentation, then this is not for you. This is a “Why-to” presentation. If you have been overwhelmed and confused by all the conflicting examples and theories about why social networking works for some and not for others, this presentation will be an eye-opening breath of fresh air. MORE >
You will learn why relationships, both new and nurtured ones, are golden for you and your business. We will demystify using the internet and social media to successfully market your business. In this ever-changing world of instant gratification and measurable communications, you need to know the tools and methodologies that create real interaction and engagement.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.
45-60 minutes
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How to Focus on the Business of Profits
John Y. Lafferty, Founder, CFO-Pro
Request This Free SpeechJohn will provide information that will help CEOs and entrepreneurs to discover and understand financial issues in their businesses. When leaders gain this knowledge, profits improve and the business has a much longer life.
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The Art of Communication
Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc
Request This Free SpeechA forcefully energetic and entertaining speaker, Robb hill knows how to deliver content-driven programs designed to empower and encourage your team. A financial adviser for over 18 years, Robb has helped hundreds of people redefine their financial objectives and prepare for a better financial future. MORE >
Communication is the foundation of relationships, whether it is with family, community, church or business- communication can make or break relationships. Excellent communicators are also attentive listeners. Robb Hill will decipher the communication conundrum and help improve communication resulting in accountability and productivity.Robb Hill inspirationally empowers others to rise to higher levels and overcome the inertia to see the changes they desperately desire. Robb shows audiences how to move from inactive, to proactive, and step out of their negativity into a positive and creative life path.
The Effective Communication Environment:
The ability to engage your customer is a skill that needs to be cultivated for maximum effectiveness. The non-verbal aspects of communication are of special importance. Participants learn techniques to gain cooperation from others and help customers express their ideas with clarity which in turn allows the service aspect to exceed the customers expectations.
Identify and apply different communication styles.
Gain a better understanding of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Communicate ideas more clearly and project a positive image.
Learn the assertive language to get your point across.
Tap into their own personal style to become a more authentic communicator.
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Business Improvement Einstein’s Way – How Einstein’s Three Rules of Work Can Help a Business Succeed
Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechAlbert Einstein once said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Einstein believed you have to think about things differently and three rules, inspired by his work, provide us with the means do so. No one knows what will happen in the future. But, following these rules can get your business ready for whatever does. Attendees will come away with practical ways to use Einstein’s three rules of work to: MORE >
- Fix performance barriers
- Discover opportunities amidst difficulty
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The Carrot and Stick are Obsolete – How to Deploy the Right Employee Incentives in Today’s Business Environment
Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechAre your incentive programs delivering desired results? Incentives work, but you must get them right to positively impact performance and avoid wasting time and money. MORE >
The traditional approach to improving workplace behavior was often characterized by a “lady-or-the-tiger” experience which ignored that employees are motivated in different ways and underestimated the importance of connecting personal meaning to what they do.This VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON presentation will reveal best practices any business can and should do to ensure employee incentive programs are working properly. Attendees will come away with knowledge and tips concerning:
• Why incentives are a tactic, not the strategy
• Commitment and support of leaders
• Choosing right incentive structure
• Audience selection
• Goal setting
• Communicating what, who, how, and why
• Avoiding element of chance
• Choosing the right recognition and rewards
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When The Well Runs Dry – Turning Your Sales Up When The Market Is Down
Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion
Request This Free SpeechAre you a real estate agent that has been struggling with your sales since the real estate boom has ended? Are you wondering how you can turn your business around and have just as much, if not more success during a market downturn? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly will teach you the 5 key shifts that you need to make to turn your sales up when the market is down! MORE >
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Computer Security Essentials
Jody Jankovsky, Founder and Managing Member, Black|Line Consulting
Request This Free SpeechBlack|Line's Security Essentials presentation focuses on the most common computer security issues facing people and businesses today. The talk describes the 4 primary threat categories and a series of technologies and best practices to protect yourself. The presentation can be made to fit a 30-60 minute format.
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Break Out Session – Cyber Security Protecting your Business
Christopher Higgins, Cyber Security Analyst, CCS Technology Group
Request This Free SpeechWith cyber threats becoming more sophisticated by the day, it is crucial to understand the risks you face. Our presentation will shed light on the tactics employed by hackers, helping you decode their methods and motives. We will explore the inner workings of various cyber attacks, from phishing scams to ransomware, all presented in a conversational and approachable manner that even non-technical audiences can grasp. Presentation will be customized to address common threats in a business category or vertical market for example (manufacturing, distribution, finance, medical, etc.) Lets talk about your event and customize it for your event. MORE >
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Career Compass: Liberating Corporate Superheroes, No Cape Required
Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind
Request This Free SpeechEvery organization has high-potential employees—corporate superheroes waiting for an opportunity to rise to leadership. Yet, many remain unnoticed and unengaged, leaving companies struggling with turnover and leadership gaps. In Career Compass – Liberating Corporate Superheroes, No Cape Required, Rosie Zilinskas introduces companies to the key strategies necessary to identify, engage, and develop their future leaders. MORE >
In this keynote, Rosie will guide your team through the foundational principles that organizations can adopt to create a culture of growth, retention, and leadership development. Learn how to set clear career paths, nurture a growth mindset, and foster a structured environment where employees are empowered to step into leadership roles—without needing a cape.This is for:
~Corporate executives seeking to reduce turnover by creating clear pathways to leadership.
~HR and talent development teams looking for actionable strategies to foster employee engagement and career growth.
~Leaders aiming to build a sustainable leadership pipeline and retain high-potential employees.Learning Outcomes for Attendees:
~Understand the power of Custom Career Roadmaps: Learn how to provide employees with actionable career plans that align with company goals and secure long-term retention.
~Create a growth-driven culture: Discover how promoting a growth mindset can lead to higher employee engagement, innovation, and leadership readiness.
~Boost leadership pipeline development: Gain insights on building a strong leadership pipeline through tailored succession planning strategies.
~Address disengagement and turnover: Identify the warning signs of disengagement and explore effective ways to keep top talent motivated and invested in your organization.
~Inspire internal leadership: Understand the steps to cultivate internal leaders by providing clear growth opportunities and removing obstacles to advancement.