Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost: no charge
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
If your business is located in Oakland County and you have a need for alternative financing consider the CEED (Center for Empowerment and Economic Development) Lending Small Business Loan Program. Discover the requirements and process necessary to apply for and obtain a Small Business Loan. CEED Lending is an initiative of the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council.
Register for Feb 8 CEED Lending Small Business Loan Orientation
Register for Mar 8 CEED Lending Small Business Loan Orientation
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: no charge
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
This workshop is designed for individuals who are just starting a business. It will help aspiring entrepreneurs
assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market
and sales potential for their products/services. Startup costs, financing
options, and business planning are introduced, along with necessary steps to
getting started.
Register for Feb 9 Starting a Business
Register for Mar 9 Starting a Business
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: no charge
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
Discover ways to find your ideal customers, your competitors,
perform competitive analysis and more.
Register for Feb 22 Market Research Basics
Register for Apr 4 Market Research Basics
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: $25 per person
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
Technology has changed the business world,
affording you increased efficiency and potential for business growth using just
your smartphone.
We cover the latest apps, devices and techniques needed to
improve your business. We discuss ways to find new customers, use your calendar
more productively, track business expenses, send out invoices,
get a signed document and receive payments using the cloud.
We also discuss the latest in
office communication, business card management, photo editing apps and social
media. Discover how easy it is to link your phone, tablet and laptop to access
your important information from anywhere. Presented by Tony Merlo
Register for Mar 1 Use Your Smartphone to Improve Your Business
Time: 9:00 AM to Noon
Cost: no charge
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
Do you know the secret to getting a business
loan? Attend this free Financing Roundtable and find out how banks look at your
application, what you can do to improve your chances for a loan and how Small
Business Administration loan guarantee programs can help you get the financing
you need. This session is best suited to those who have good credit, a solid
business idea and some money to invest in their business.
NOTE: The SBA does
not provide loan guarantees to real estate investment firms, including
purchasing and rehabbing houses for resale and this type of financing will not
be discussed.
Register for Mar 2 Team SBA Financing Roundtable
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: $40 per person
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
Business
Power Tools – An overview for using LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter to grow any business NOW
Whether
you call it social media or social networking or web 2.0 or internet marketing,
the question on every professional’s mind is this: “Is social media a waste of
time or an essential power tool for business in a post phonebook world?” The
simple answer is “yes”.
Amid
all of the distractions, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are
emerging as essential tools for marketing your business. Join Terry Bean from
Motor City Connect for this entertaining and educational seminar as he takes
you through the tools and rules of social media. You’ll learn what works, what
to avoid and how to use LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to grow your
network, engage prospects and generate profit. Get ready to kick your internet
marketing presence into gear.
Register for Mar 23 Social Media for Business Growth
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost: $25 per person - payable at the door to Great Lakes WBC
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
Learn
about the benefits and process of becoming part of the Women's Business
Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Accepted by thousands of corporations throughout the country and a
number of federal and government agencies, your WBENC certification will be an
important marketing tool for expanding your company's visibility among decision
makers in corporate procurement. Presented by the Great Lakes Women’s Business
Council
Register for Mar 29 Women's Business Enterprise Certification Orientation by sending an email to smallbusiness@oakgov.com or call 248.858.0783
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cost: no charge
Location: Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328
This session
will explore the intriguing world of surveys and how they can be a
powerful tool for gathering information. Discover what’s missing from your
surveys and how a solid grounding in best practices leads to
better results.
Learning objectives include discovering potential pitfalls in developing your own survey, reviewing best practices for survey design even if you are using SurveyMonkey, understanding the importance of a well-planned survey. Presented by Debra Power, President, Power Marketing Research
Register for Mar 30 How Surveys Help You Get the Information You Need
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