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| Signature offers a range of business workshops and seminars designed for the Entrepreneur and Small-Business. Workshops are generally one day events that focus on a specific business related topic, and are an overview of fundamental aspects of that topic. After attending the one day Workshops, participants will have a good understanding on the topic of discussion, and will have acquired tips and tools for advancing their knowledge by registering for the corresponding Seminar series, or by other advancement options. Seminars are a series of related workshops that occur over the course of 6-weeks, and guide participants through the process of acquiring specialized training in a specific area of business, or follows a "Do-It-Yourself" Coaching approach that will guide participants through the process of completing a business project.
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September 7, 2010- October 7, 2010
Tuesday/Thursday
| Professional Development Strategies,
A Five Week Series (PDS-090710-100710)
This seminar will explore 10 Principles of Professional Development Strategies:(Based upon the book, “Solving the Professional Development Puzzle: 101 Solutions for Career and Life Planning” by Robert M. Sherfield, and Patricia G. Moody). Discovering Who You Are Cultivating Your Character and Ethics Designing your Job Search Communicating and Interviewing Perfecting your Personal Image Avoiding Workplace Land Mines Leading with Passion, Power, and Promise Taking Care of Business, Personal Finance Enriching Your Personal Life Surviving and Thriving in Your Career and for the Long-Term Materials included:Sherfield, R. and Moody, P. (2009). Solving the professional development puzzle: 101 solutions for career and life planning. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Venue: Marietta (30060), TBA Time: 10:00-12:00 Noon Days: Tuesday/Thursday Cost: $325 (Early Registration)/$350 (Late Registration) Registration Deadline: August 17, 2010 Late Registration Deadline: August 27, 2010 Pre-registration Code: PDS-090710-100710
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September 21, 2010-
October 5, 2010
Saturday
| Managing Effectively During an Economic Crisis,
A Three Week Series (MEC-092110-100510)
This workshop will explore Eight Areas for Managers to Consider:
(Based upon the book, Managing Effectively During Tough Times by Mason Carpenter.)
Revisit Mission and Values
Get the Strategy Right
Engage Customers
Attend to Human Capital
Leverage Social Capital
Drive Innovation and Organizational Change
Control Financial Capital
Practice Values-based Leadership
Material Included:
Carpenter, M. (2009). Managing effectively during tough times. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Venue: Marietta (30060), TBA
Time: 10:00A-12:00P
Day: Tuesday
Cost: $175 (Early Registration)/$200 (Late Registration)
Early Registration Deadline: August 31, 2010
Late Registration Deadline: September 10, 2010
Pre-registration Code: MEC-092110-100510
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October 2, 2010-
November 6, 2010
Saturday
| Business Plan Writing Seminar,
A Six-Week Series (BPW-100210-110610)
This seminar will feature:
Do-it-Yourself Coaching
Business Plan Pro 2009 Software Package
Phase-by-Phase Business Plan Development
Capstone Project Competition & Award Valued at $100
Material Included:
Palo Alto Software. (2008). Business Plan Pro (Version 11.0) [Computer software and manual]. Eugene, OR: Palo Alto Software.
Berry, T. (2006). Hurdle: The book on business planning. Eugene, OR: Palo Alto Software.
Kawasaki, G. (2004). The art of the start. New York: Penguin Group.
*Business Plan Pro is a registered trademark of Palo Alto, Inc.
Venue: Atlanta (30306), TBA
Time: 9:00 AM-12:000 Noon
Cost: $600 (Early Registration)/$650 (Late Registration)
Day: Saturday
Early Registration Deadline: September 11, 2010
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2010
Pre-registration Code: BPW-100210-110610
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October 13. 2010-
November 17, 2010
Wednesday | Bootstrapping,
A Six-Week Series (BTS-101310-111710)
This seminar will explore:
The Art of Bootstrapping
Bootstrapping Techniques
Managing a Bootstrapped Business
Material Included:
Cromwall, J. (2010) Bootstrapping. Upper Sadler, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Venue: Alpharetta, TBA
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Cost: $550 (Early Registration)/$575 (Late Registration)
Day: Wednesday
Early Registration Deadline: September 22, 2010
Late Registration Deadline: October 1, 2010
Pre-registration Code: BTS-101310-117310
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October 11, 2010-
November 15, 2010
Monday | Entrepreneurism and Legal Considerations
A Six-Week Series (ELC-101110-111510)
This seminar will explore five areas for entrepreneurs to consider:
(Based upon the book, Entrepreneur’s Legal Companion by Daniel Davidson and Lynn Forsythe.)
Establishing and Financing the Venture
Operating and Growing the Venture
Defending the Venture’s Goodwill
Reducing the Impact of Losses and Liabilities
Avoiding Problems: An Ounce of Prevention
Material Included:
Davidson, D.V. & Forsythe, L.M. (2011). Entrepreneur's legal companion. Upper Sadler, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Venue: Alpharetta, TBA
Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM
Cost: $550 (Early Registration)/$575 (Late Registration)
Day: Monday
Early Registration Deadline: September 22, 2010
Late Registration Deadline: October 1, 2010
Pre-registration Code: ELC-101110-111510
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