| May 13, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 PM | to | 9:30 PM |
Join Houston Technology Center and their special guest for this gala. The evening’s honoree is none other than Houston’s Jim McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture. More than 50 celebrated entrepreneurs will attend and be seated at each table!
Omni Hotel Four Riverway Houston, TX 77056| May 14, 2010 | ||
| 3:00 PM | to | 7:00 PM |
A Business Seminar for CEOs followed by Buffet Dinner & Live Jazz Concert. Keynote speaker is Barry Sea Siegel.
Cost: $25.00 / No charge to first 50 respondents
Swanny’s Grill at Swanson’s Golf Center 6224 Theall Rd. Houston, Texas 77066| May 19, 2010 | ||
| 7:15 AM | to | 8:30 AM |
The CrossRoads Chapter of SCA conducts a Business Building Breakfast featuring the Rapid Growth System*. Discover the substantial differences between a “networking” group and the business/professional development results of the Business Cooperative.
Cost is $22.00 and includes breakfast
Lakeside Country Club 100 Wilcrest Drive (Between Briar Forest and Memorial) Houston, TX 77042
| May 21, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 AM | to | 12:00 PM |
Facebook is the largest social networking site on the planet and is now being used by small businesses to set up meetings, conduct research, promote collaboration and market business. Attend this workshop and learn how to connect with your audience in new and exciting ways.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn:
- How to create a Facebook page for your business
- The basic components of Facebook
- The most important types of information to share and with what frequency
- Tips on how to visually engage prospects and customers
- The anatomy and features of successful sites
- How to integrate Facebook into your marketing strategy and branding
Prerequisites: Before taking this workshop, you should be familiar with personal computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse.
Presenter: Jenn Korell, Founder & Creative Director, New Nectar Media
Cost: $39.00 online / $59.00 at door
UH Small Business Development Center 2302 Fannin St., Ste. 200 Houston, TX 77002| May 21, 2010 | ||
| 3:00 PM | to | 7:00 PM |
A Business Seminar for CEOs followed by Buffet Dinner & Live Jazz Concert. Keynote speaker is Barry Sea Siegel.
Cost: $25.00 / No charge to first 50 respondents
Ruggles Grill 903 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77006| May 26, 2010 | ||
| 7:15 AM | to | 8:30 AM |
The CrossRoads Chapter of SCA conducts a Business Building Breakfast featuring the Rapid Growth System*. Discover the substantial differences between a “networking” group and the business/professional development results of the Business Cooperative.
Cost is $22.00 and includes breakfast
Lakeside Country Club 100 Wilcrest Drive (Between Briar Forest and Memorial) Houston, TX 77042
| May 26, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 AM | to | 4:00 PM |
A One-Day Seminar for Managers and Supervisors. Do You Ever Struggle With the Best Way to Counsel and Discipline Employees? You’ve suspected Sam of padding his expense reports for several months. And you’ve just found more evidence that supports your suspicions. Even though you dread it, you know you have to confront Sam.
But as you call him in to discuss the problem, your mind starts racing. Should you come on strong to let him know you mean business, or should you take a softer approach? What should you do if he acts offended and clams up? Tries to make you feel guilty for accusing him? Or, worse yet, gets angry and threatens to quit? Read More
| May 27, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 AM | to | 11:00 AM |
If you want to increase traffic to your Web site then don’t miss this two hour session that will focus on attracting traffic to your site and turning that traffic into sales.
Explore the basics of:
- how to develop, launch, and track a Web marketing strategy
- how you can improve your rankings through search engine optimization (SEO)
- how to develop Web site content for not only your potential customers but for the search engines
- How to turn traffic to your Web site into sales or leads
- how local Internet marketing differs from national Internet marketing
You’ll also hear about the future of Web marketing! This workshop is geared to the small to medium sized business interested in generating leads and online sales.
Presented by: Paula Danylchuk, Principal, 39 Celsius Web Marketing Consulting, Toby Danylchuk, Principal, 39 Celsius Web Marketing Consulting
Cost: $29.00 online / $49.00 at door
UH Small Business Development Center 2302 Fannin St., Ste. 200 Houston, TX 77002| May 27, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 AM | to | 12:00 PM |
A brand is your promise to your customer. It tells them what to expect from your product or service and shows them how you are different from your competitor. If done right you will reap the rewards! Join us in this fast paced workshop packed with ideas and techniques for establishing and building your brand identity.
Highlights:
- Crucial tactics for establishing and building a brand
- Tips for positioning your company to compete in a competitive economy
- Information on building and managing brand for a diverse customer base
- Methods for implementing your brand philosophy inside your company
The first five people who register will have the opportunity to have their marketing materials reviewed during class.
Presenter: Yvonne Y. Bourquin, Strategic Marketing and Branding Consultant
Cost: $29.00 online / $49.00 at door
UH Small Business Development Center 2302 Fannin St., Ste. 200 Houston, TX 77002| May 28, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 AM | to | 12:00 PM |
Are you still wondering if you need to use Twitter for your business? If so, attend this workshop and learn how social media is allowing businesses to inexpensively step up their marketing activities in more creative ways to produce tangible results. Small businesses are using Twitter to keep in touch, promote their products and services, fill jobs and find new clients. It is changing how business and networking is done, so don’t let fear of the unknown cause you to get left behind.
In this hands-on workshop, you will:
- Setup a Twitter account for your business
- Write your bio/profile and understand its significance
- Create a customized background image
- Get listed in directories
- Learn how to effectively search on Twitter (for specific people and topics, etc)
- Learn what type of information to share and with what frequency
- Learn how to integrate Twitter into your marketing strategy and branding
- Learn Twitter lingo and etiquette
Prerequisites: Before taking this workshop, you should be familiar with personal computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse.
Presenter: Jenn Korell, Founder & Creative Director, New Nectar Media
Cost: $39.00 online / $59.00 at door
UH Small Business Develpment Center 2302 Fannin St., Ste. 200 Houston, TX 77002
