Free Business Topics in Chicago
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Small Business Ownership
Jennifer Davis, President & Co-Founder, Davisware, Inc.
Owning 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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Start Up Success!
Tim Campbell, CEO, VaporBeast.com
Starting a business requires vision, commitment, and a leap of faith. Find out how Tim Campbell and his partners built one of the fastest growing e-commerce and wholesale distribution businesses in the United States in less than five years. MORE >
After a successful career in Publishing and multi-media, Tim started VaporBeast.com out of his home, and today his company ships 15,000+ items a day. Find out how market timing combined with vision, strategy, and an amazing culture...catapulted VaporBeast to the lead position in the very fast growing e-cigarette industry. -
Stop Chasing Talent Away -The Ultimate K.P.I. to Be a Talent Magnet
Dennis Mellen, Owner, Full Throttle Leadership
Break 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).
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Storytelling for Leaders
Dr. Ray Lauk, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Storyteller, Laugh Out Loud Learning
Storytelling is one of the most effective forms of communication, yet few leaders are skilled in this art form. Learn how to develop an effective story that conveys your message, values, and is memorable!
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Striking Balance – Living a Balanced Life in an Unbalanced World
Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion
If you are a currently working too many hours, can’t seem to find the time to do the things you want to do, and would like to live a balanced life you love, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly covers the shifts you need to make to live a balanced life including: what balance is, your beliefs around balance, how to know what you truly want, how to align your actions with your intentions, and some extreme time management tools. MORE >
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Success Blueprint: Strategies to Increase Sales, Be More Productive, Dominate Your Industry
Scott Hansen, CEO, Scott Hansen Consulting
Entrepreneurs 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. -
Successful Supply Chain Strategies for Today’s Uncertain Times
Lauren Pittelli, Principal, Baker Logistics Consulting Services Inc.
Drawing 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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Succession Planning in the Family Owned Business
Bernard Liebowitz, PhD, CMC, President, Liebowitz & Associates
Develop a plan for your succession that keeps the family together while ensuring the family’s business’ continued success.
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Talent Management
Ozias Washington, Life Coach, Constant Organizational Development
“People are our greatest asset” is a cliché. Smart organizations don’t just want people; they want talented partners—people who fit the organizational culture and can perform within it at a high level to achieve mutual benefit. An organization’s talent strategy represents perhaps the single greatest factor in its success, and an opportunity to differentiate itself from competitors. MORE >
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The 60-minute Strategic Plan
Matt Kinnich, CEO, Roland, Ruth & Mitchell
Technically, 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
• What actions am I willing to do next?