FIVE QUICK QUESTIONS with Project Forward's Christyn Henson, a business solutionist responsible for nearly $5 million in small business capitalization and networking/social events drawing thousands!
1. What are the biggest barriers which businesses face?
Biggest barriers for small business is working on their business, not in their business. Small business owners are often doing whatever it is they do, instead of being able to be above the weeds. We often get bogged down because roles and responsibilities seldom get defined, assigned and measured.
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2. Whats the main difference between good and GREAT ENTREPRENEURS?
Difference between good and great is coach-ability. Businesses and business owners that are unwilling to bend in will fail.
Most business owners are stubborn, which is required but being too stubborn can be death.
Coachability doesn't just mean blindly accepting what anyone tells you, but having enough discernment to know what advice to apply and when versus just letting that info pass.
Difference between good and great is coach-ability. Businesses and business owners that are unwilling to bend in will fail.
Most business owners are stubborn, which is required but being too stubborn can be death.
Coachability doesn't just mean blindly accepting what anyone tells you, but having enough discernment to know what advice to apply and when versus just letting that info pass.
3. What is REAL BUSINESS NETWORKING about? Real business networking is about understanding the value that you bring to the table. Networking is about adding value, not making a fake connection. What can you offer someone? What value do you bring? But in order to really do that, you need to understand your value. You need to be able to express your value. You also need to know what you need. Small businesses look at a lot of companies as competition, when in reality there should be more collaboration. Networking is about finding ways for collaboration, which should end up eventually in having a financial impact.
4. How is the way we do business changing? The way we're doing business is changing as businesses need to become more dynamic. Small businesses need to be nimble and ahead of trends so they can become more proactive, instead of reactive. What that means is systems need to be in place, a strong foundation is needed so the core of what is done doesn't completely change (or maybe it does) but the implimentation or service delivery modifies. This is nimbleness needs to be embraced by our businesses in order to survive.
5. What tool will people leave your conference with?
Tools to get your business in gear and moving forward. Most often two things stop entrepreneurs: what they don't know and what they think they know. What they don' t know can be fixed by increasing access to information.
What they think they know, is harder. That's internal. That has to do most often with self imposed barriers. That's fear. Hopefully, the information, the people and the struggle of others will shed light on what they think they know, help them get out of their own way, project their thinking forward and take the plunge into success!
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5. What tool will people leave your conference with?
Tools to get your business in gear and moving forward. Most often two things stop entrepreneurs: what they don't know and what they think they know. What they don' t know can be fixed by increasing access to information.
What they think they know, is harder. That's internal. That has to do most often with self imposed barriers. That's fear. Hopefully, the information, the people and the struggle of others will shed light on what they think they know, help them get out of their own way, project their thinking forward and take the plunge into success!
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Real pertinent and structured networking opportunities to grow your business. If you don't feel comfortable networking, don't worry, we'll show you how during our personality powered networking session, with Konveau.
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8:30am - Doors Open
9:00am - Welcome Address
9:15am - Personality Powered Networking, sponsored by Konveau
Many times, we have the opportunity to connect with someone but we don't always know how to break the ice. This skill is imperative in business. Enjoy a networking breakfast and meet some people who you can work with during your business growth.
10:15am - Money Talks Panel featuring various bankers, business owners and financial experts who will give the real deal regarding loans and other types of financing. Nothing is off limits here!
11:30am Lunch & Learn - Join us for an intimate conversation with Rachel Bernier - Green of 'Lane's Bake Shop. We'll talk the good, the bad and the ugly of entreprenuership.
12:45pm Contracts and Procurement - What would $100,000 contract do for your business? It could take you to the next level, right? Now you just need to meet these buyers and business and learn about how they not only have contracts, but can also work with you to build your business.
1:45pm Closing
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$25 early bird admission, and $35 in advance, $45 at the door.
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