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SUMMARY:WLA/SCORE: Simple Steps to a Well-Run Business — Operate
DESCRIPTION:The first session of this three-part workshop series at Wilton Library focuses on the current state of a business — the people and the numbers. This will discuss how to better understand the financials and key metrics\, as well as optimizing relationships with the business’ people: employees\, clients and suppliers. \nWhat will be covered:\n– Understanding the relationship between profitability and cash flow — and why to focus on both\n– Visualizing key trends\n– Identifying key metrics that define your business\n– Tools to track your financial information\n–  Why relationships are key to business success\n– Noting the various relationships your business has: employees\, customers\, vendors\, and how to maximize them\nNote*: The intended participants for these three workshops are growing and established business owners. \nRobert Harvey developed and scaled two business systems from inception during his business career. He built one of the largest fence contractors in his twenties and thirties by capturing over 26% of all new home fences in Ontario. Harvey replicated university student trained fence companies to do this. In his forties and fifties\, Harvey dominated the internet for healthcare products in the senior home accessibility field. The utilization of over 100 keywords in Google for more than a decade developed into a lead generation business. This resulted in excess of 200\,000 leads that covered 85% of North America with 200 affiliates. In addition\, Harvey was able to develop over 22 Silver Cross locations. His company was purchased by a publicly traded company on the TSX (SIS). Specialties: Franchise development\, market share penetration\, website SEO\, salesforce customization and business model replication. \nSee event listing online for registration link.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wla-score-simple-steps-to-a-well-run-business-operate/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Business,Educational,Library,Networking,Presentation
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SUMMARY:WLA/SCORE: Simple Steps to a Well-Run Business - Navigate
DESCRIPTION:The second session of this three-part workshop series at Wilton Library focuses on the business life cycle\, which involves determining the phase a business is in and strategizing for that particular phase. \nWhat will be covered:\n– A business life cycle’s 5 Stages – Including the “Exit Plan”\n– The differences in strategy for each phase\n– Your role as CEO / owner in each phase – “Delegate or die.”\n– The 1. 2. 3. Rule regarding customers – “What do they really want?”\n– Doing SWOT (strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats) analysis to assess internal and external factors that may impact your business. “Plug your holes.”\nNote: The intended participants for these 3 workshops are growing and established businesses \nPhilip FitzGerald is the founder of Amplify Consulting Services\, where he helps small businesses prepare for M&A transactions through exit planning\, due diligence preparation and general transaction process support. Prior to founding Amplify\, Phil was an investment banker for over 20 years with UBS and other firms. His experience includes buy-side and sell-side M&A\, IPOs\, public and private equity and debt financing transactions\, general corporate advisory and strategic planning and operations. He has also worked with companies of all sizes and stages\, including the Fortune 500\, public and private companies\, family and founder-owned businesses as well as startups. \nRegister at event listing online (required).
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wla-score-simple-steps-to-a-well-run-business-navigate/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Business,Educational,Library,Networking,Presentation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:WLA/SCORE: Simple Steps to a Well-Run Business - Communicate
DESCRIPTION:The third session of this workshop series at Wilton Library focuses on how to communicate a business’ core value in marketing communications. What value do you add in addition to the products or services? Is there an effective message? \nWhat will be covered:\n– Price versus value\n– Defining customer needs\n– Identifying your core value proposition\n– Developing effective messages\n– Marketing messages \nNote*: The intended participants for these 3 workshops are growing and established business owners. \nTom Shimko is a SCORE Business Mentor who has helped many small businesses to apply a customer focus to improving sales and operations. He mentors on business strategy\, structuring a marketing plan for a defined and targeted audience\, brand positioning\, identifying new ways to grow\, and prioritizing impact. Shimko brings a unique background of senior management and consulting experience from leading Strategic Planning\, Marketing\, Market Research and Operations at Peppers & Rogers Group\, Pitney Bowes\, GE Capital\, AIG\, Prudential\, Opinion Research\, Danbury Hospital\, 1800Flowers\, Acxiom\, Space.com\, and others. He takes a practical view and approach grounded in the business-wide desire to know your customers\, “roll-up-your sleeves\,” prove measurable results\, and exceed forecasts. \nRegister at the event listing.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wla-score-simple-steps-to-a-well-run-business-communicate/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Business,Educational,Library,Networking,Presentation,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Wilton First Selectman Toni Boucher: The Husky Effect
DESCRIPTION:Join Wilton Library on Friday evening\, Apr. 25\, for a special author talk program with Wilton’s First Selectman Toni Boucher as we celebrate the publication of her first book\, The Husky Effect: How UConn is Creating the Entrepreneurs of the Future\, a deeply personal story of entrepreneurship and ingenuity as well as a thoughtful exploration of the spirit of innovation that’s flourishing in the University of Connecticut School of Business\, inspired by the national champion UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams. \nIn The Husky Effect\, Boucher — a selectman\, former Connecticut state legislator\, executive\, and UConn School of Business alum — lays out a recipe for entrepreneurs of any age to reach for their dreams. Boucher explores the stories of her father\, who brought her family to the United States when she was a little girl\, and her late husband\, Bud\, both of whom\, despite risks and failures\, never gave up until they found success. That dogged determination and the incredible success of Bud’s businesses allowed Toni to name the Boucher Management and Entrepreneurship Department at the UConn School of Business in his honor. The Husky Effect is a deep dive into UConn’s innovative approaches to teaching entrepreneurship and the key figures who are reshaping the curriculum to emphasize hands-on experience\, emotional intelligence and a multidisciplinary approach. \nPraise for The Husky Effect \n“The Husky Effect takes readers inside the bold initiatives — cutting-edge\, hands-on learning in venture investing and groundbreaking research in entrepreneurship — that are equipping the next generation of trailblazers.”  — Greg Reilly\, Interim Dean\, UConn School of Business \nBoucher is serving her first four-year term as the first selectman of Wilton after a lengthy career in public service for the state of Connecticut\, including in the CT State Senate and CT House of Representatives. Boucher recently retired from her career in the private sector as director of a leading $30 billion asset management company. She has an MBA from UConn\, has founded several startups\, and is now helping the UConn School of Business grow its entrepreneurship and student-run investment programs. Toni is a 40-year resident of Wilton and has three children and six grandchildren. \nCopies of The Husky Effect will be available for purchase and signing after the program. \nRegistration for this program is requested. Register online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/author-talk-with-wilton-first-selectman-toni-boucher-the-husky-effect/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Business,discussion,Government,Library,Presentation
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