Grow St. Bernard 2022 | Session 1: You have a business idea, now what?
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Grow St. Bernard 2022 | Session 1: You have a business idea, now what?
Date:
August 9, 2022
Time:
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Grow St. Bernard, powered by the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce and St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, is a six-part professional development series that provides fresh ideas and practical strategies to business owners and staff of small and mid-sized businesses.
The series includes a diverse lineup of notable speakers and business leaders discussing current trends, local and regional insights, and best practices for operating a business.
Registration for the full Grow St. Bernard series is $100 per attendee and includes access to all six sessions and the option to receive one-on-one business mentoring provided by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center. Registration for a single session is $25 per attendee.
The Grow St. Bernard Session series takes place from August 9, 2022 through October 18, 2022. All sessions begin with coffee, networking, and a light breakfast at 8:30 AM.
Grow St. Bernard 2021 | Session 1: “You have a business idea, now what?”
Have you ever had the idea for an awesome product or service and thought, “Now what?” Starting a business can be a daunting task if you are unsure where to begin. Let us equip you with important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation in the early stages. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way through the web of checklists required to take your idea to the next level!
Below is a list of the full series.
* To purchase full series, click into "Register Now" above on the Session 1 page
* Purchase of the full series includes a One-on-One Business Mentoring session with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center.
Session One: August 9th, 2022 – “You have a business idea, now what?”
Have you ever had the idea for an awesome product or service and thought, “Now what?” Starting a business can be a daunting task if you are unsure where to begin. Let us equip you with important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation in the early stages. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way through the web of checklists required to take your idea to the next level!
Session Two: August 23, 2022 – Maximize Your Reach
Public Relations (PR) has the ability to propel your company to new heights through telling prospective clients that you are a company that they can trust and have confidence in. Whether you are already a small business-owner or an entrepreneur in the making, PR can help level the playing field between you and bigger competition. In order to create a strong public relations strategy, you must be able to approach the public and make them aware of what benefits your company can provide. From involvement in charities to ensuring your employees are well-compensated, you will learn numerous ways to network and build positive public relations along the way.
Session Three: September 6, 2022 – Disaster Planning – Be Prepared
Here in South Louisiana, having a disaster plan is crucial to help you define potential threats and how to manage them. From natural disasters to cybersecurity threats, the goal for a disaster plan is to minimize the disruption to your business, your reputation and your revenue. It's important to know how to prepare for whatever challenge life throws at you. Learn about how to develop an emergency plan that suits the needs of your business to keep you and your employees protected.
Session Four: September 20, 2022 – Employee Engagement & Customer Service
Do you want to create an exceptional customer service experience that keeps customers coming back? Well, that must begin with employee engagement. Employees who are engaged are proven to be more productive in the workplace and even more so when they find their work to be personally fulfilling. Your customers are bound to notice the great customer service provided by these engaged employees which will create a more loyal following and earn your business organic referrals. In this class you will learn different strategies to build customer service and earn the loyalty of your clients.
Session Five: October 4, 2022 – Small Business Financing
Financial literacy plays a vital role in shaping your workplace and personal finances. Being financially literate as a small business owner enables you to make the correct choices for your business whether it’s about managing cash flow, hiring a new employee or anything else that may arise. Through learning how to analyze financial statements and manage your liquid assets, you can potentially avoid high-interest loans that could impact your business. You will walk through the basics of financial literacy and leave with tools to help you increase your knowledge and awareness once you leave this session.
Session Six: October 25, 2022 – Tax Deductions
Do you know how tax deductions can benefit your business? Business tax deductions work by lowering your taxable income, thereby lowering the amount of taxes you owe to the government as part of your tax return. There are several different tax codes that can help your business save money. To find out how to claim the most deductions possible, join us for Grow Session Six to learn more!
The series includes a diverse lineup of notable speakers and business leaders discussing current trends, local and regional insights, and best practices for operating a business.
Registration for the full Grow St. Bernard series is $100 per attendee and includes access to all six sessions and the option to receive one-on-one business mentoring provided by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center. Registration for a single session is $25 per attendee.
The Grow St. Bernard Session series takes place from August 9, 2022 through October 18, 2022. All sessions begin with coffee, networking, and a light breakfast at 8:30 AM.
Grow St. Bernard 2021 | Session 1: “You have a business idea, now what?”
Have you ever had the idea for an awesome product or service and thought, “Now what?” Starting a business can be a daunting task if you are unsure where to begin. Let us equip you with important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation in the early stages. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way through the web of checklists required to take your idea to the next level!
Below is a list of the full series.
* To purchase full series, click into "Register Now" above on the Session 1 page
* Purchase of the full series includes a One-on-One Business Mentoring session with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center.
Session One: August 9th, 2022 – “You have a business idea, now what?”
Have you ever had the idea for an awesome product or service and thought, “Now what?” Starting a business can be a daunting task if you are unsure where to begin. Let us equip you with important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation in the early stages. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your way through the web of checklists required to take your idea to the next level!
Session Two: August 23, 2022 – Maximize Your Reach
Public Relations (PR) has the ability to propel your company to new heights through telling prospective clients that you are a company that they can trust and have confidence in. Whether you are already a small business-owner or an entrepreneur in the making, PR can help level the playing field between you and bigger competition. In order to create a strong public relations strategy, you must be able to approach the public and make them aware of what benefits your company can provide. From involvement in charities to ensuring your employees are well-compensated, you will learn numerous ways to network and build positive public relations along the way.
Session Three: September 6, 2022 – Disaster Planning – Be Prepared
Here in South Louisiana, having a disaster plan is crucial to help you define potential threats and how to manage them. From natural disasters to cybersecurity threats, the goal for a disaster plan is to minimize the disruption to your business, your reputation and your revenue. It's important to know how to prepare for whatever challenge life throws at you. Learn about how to develop an emergency plan that suits the needs of your business to keep you and your employees protected.
Session Four: September 20, 2022 – Employee Engagement & Customer Service
Do you want to create an exceptional customer service experience that keeps customers coming back? Well, that must begin with employee engagement. Employees who are engaged are proven to be more productive in the workplace and even more so when they find their work to be personally fulfilling. Your customers are bound to notice the great customer service provided by these engaged employees which will create a more loyal following and earn your business organic referrals. In this class you will learn different strategies to build customer service and earn the loyalty of your clients.
Session Five: October 4, 2022 – Small Business Financing
Financial literacy plays a vital role in shaping your workplace and personal finances. Being financially literate as a small business owner enables you to make the correct choices for your business whether it’s about managing cash flow, hiring a new employee or anything else that may arise. Through learning how to analyze financial statements and manage your liquid assets, you can potentially avoid high-interest loans that could impact your business. You will walk through the basics of financial literacy and leave with tools to help you increase your knowledge and awareness once you leave this session.
Session Six: October 25, 2022 – Tax Deductions
Do you know how tax deductions can benefit your business? Business tax deductions work by lowering your taxable income, thereby lowering the amount of taxes you owe to the government as part of your tax return. There are several different tax codes that can help your business save money. To find out how to claim the most deductions possible, join us for Grow Session Six to learn more!
