Free Business Topics in Indianapolis

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  • The Importance of Creating Your Company’s Business Operating Plan

    Brad Justus, Business Coach, Inspire Results Business Coaching

    Have you ever wondered why some business owners are calm, confident, and cool while their profits are soaring, their business is running smoothly, and they have tons of time to spend doing the things they enjoy? The secret these successful business owners employ is detailed planning. In this fast-paced presentation, business owners uncover the potential in their business by completing the Single Sheet Business Plan, then, break it into quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily goals, getting a line-of-sight from daily tasks to their 10-30 year purpose. MORE >

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  • Networking is a contact sport

    Shad Tidler, Business Coach, Lushin and Associates

    In this interactive session, Shad will uncover the reasons that we run into these challenges when it comes to networking effectively and productively. He will also help you to learn how to overcome these challenges and become more effective at networking and growing your business. MORE >

    When it comes to networking and building your business, are you or your people asking yourself:
    • What should my goals be for networking?
    • Where should my focus be when networking?
    • What should I look to get out of networking?
    • How does networking fit into the overall picture of growing my business?
    • How can I be more effective at networking?
    • How can I be more comfortable with networking?

    The above is just a sampling of what typically is discussed. Please be prepared to bring your networking challenges to the meeting. If you are having these challenges, it is very likely that most of the room struggle with the same things.

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  • Recruiting, Engaging and Retaining Volunteers

    Renee Harlor, Founder, Greater Than Eight, Inc

    So many non-profit organizations are started by passionate people who want to make the world a better place. Non-profits often operate on slim budgets and remain stagnant, or worse, fail. It isn't because of the lack of heart, dedication or passion. It's because of the lack of a strategic plan, goals and a solid team of volunteers. Let's talk about getting the right people in place and keeping them happy. MORE >

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  • Managing Vendor Expenses

    Rodney Wead, Strategic-Partner, Schooley Mitchell

    Managing vendor expenses can be a daunting task for businesses. In this 30 minute speech I cover a variety of qualitative and quantitative things a business can do to manage their vendor expenses. Topics included, but are not limited to, how to negotiate better rates, the best way to accept credit card payments, how to manage fuel costs, mobile device insurance advice, and things to consider when paying for waste removal. MORE >

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  • 8 Is Not Great

    Renee Harlor, Founder, Greater Than Eight, Inc

    When was the last time you couldn't wait to tell your friend all about your average experience? Customer service can cost you thousands of dollars or it can earn you more market share. Your clients, customers and guests don't remember average. They do remember awful and awesome. Most companies can't afford to employee a full time trainer, the problem, is most companies can't afford NOT to have a trainer. We break down the numbers when it comes to customer service in a fun and enlightening way. Average will cost you!
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  • Indie Film & PR for the Small Business

    Catherine E. Rubey, Owner and Creative Director, InGe, Inc.

    As the writer, producer, and executive producer of the Lifetime movie “Holiday Baggage” starring Cheryl Ladd and Barry Bostwick, Catherine has learned how to pitch investors, how to build a strong team, how to write and execute a business plan and how to market a product.

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  • Emotional Intelligence for People Who Deserve to be Happy

    Nakela Sutton, Director of Sales, Nakela Speaks, LLC

    Nakela Speaks with audiences about leveraging Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as a key skill set for success. In today's world, where texting often replaces talking and emojis substitute for genuine expressions, many people have distanced themselves from truly acknowledging their feelings. Research indicates that individuals with high EQ excel in sales, leadership, and personal relationships. MORE >

    Starting with self-awareness, Nakela guides audiences in recognizing and acknowledging their “spidey sense.” She then helps them develop skills in self-regulation, motivation, and empathy. Audiences leave with a foundational understanding of EQ and a thirst to learn more.
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  • Cultivating Culture: A playbook for decreasing turnover, increasing productivity, and improving employee engagement

    Andrew Adeniyi, CEO, Co-Founder and Consultant, AAA Solutions LLC

    This presentation takes the framework used in my book titled "The Circle of Leadership" and provides an entrepreneurial playbook on how to create and leverage culture to sustain a competitive advantage. This presentation can cover the following topics: MORE >

    -Cultivating & Leveraging Culture
    -Mission Statements
    -Vision Statements
    -Core Values
    -Hiring
    -Firing
    -Accountability
    -Training
    -Delegation
    -Diversity & Inclusion
    -Rentention
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  • Practical Ways to Manage Different Generations, Especially Those Millennials!

    Brad Justus, Business Coach, Inspire Results Business Coaching

    A lot’s been written about millennials—they’re tough to manage, entitled, self-interested, and even lazy. Age differences can create a lot of misunderstanding not only about Millennials but for all generations. Don’t rush to judgment. Motivations differ across generations. We’ll discuss the environmental factors that occurred during each generation’s upbringing, how it shaped their values and desires, and then we’ll share dozens of practical things you can do to create a culture where Millennials thrive. MORE >

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  • Sell more, Sell more easily

    Shad Tidler, Business Coach, Lushin and Associates

    In this interactive session, Shad will cover the hidden weaknesses that negatively affect those in sales and business development. He will also help you to learn how prospects buy and how to avoid falling into the typical buyers’ traps so you can sell and close more and do it more easily. MORE >

    Are you or your sales people:
    • Frustrated by not being able to effectively prospect and get to the people you need to talk to?
    • Doing a good job of closing business but you feel like it takes longer than it should?
    • Constantly being asked to quote proposals and then lower your prices?
    • Unsure of the best way to jump-start prospects who went cold?
    • Tired of being used for your free information you provide (unpaid consulting)?
    • Struggling to truly differentiate yourself and win the projects and business you deserve?
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