Business Owner Seminar Series
What is B.O.S.S.?
B.O.S.S. (Business Owner Seminar Series) was created by The
Alternative Board to provide West Michigan business owners with
practical, useful knowledge to help them take their business to the
next level. There will be seven B.O.S.S. events between October and
May from 7:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
What is the Seminar Format?
This agenda is generally followed.
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. | Check in, continental breakfast, informal networking |
| 8:05 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | First Speaker |
| 9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Break |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Second Speaker/Panel Discussion |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Joint Q&A |
| 10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Seminar Evaluation/Future Topics Survey |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Networking with Speakers/Other Attendees/Sponsors |
What are the Seminar Topics/Descriptions?
There are seven B.O.S.S. events between October and May designed
to build your knowledge base and action plan for success. To get the
most value, plan to attend all of our seminars. The schedule
includes:
Fall 2008 Schedule
October 7, 2008 7:45 a.m. -11:15 a.m.
I'm Losing the Pulse of My Business. Is There a Doctor
in the House!
by Gary Allietta, President of Bromley Business Financial
Services and Joe Valicevic, Senior Vice President of Mercantile Bank
of Michigan
November 4, 2008 7:45 a.m. to 11:15
a.m.
Marketing and Sales in a Tight Economy
by Blair Entenmann, President of MarketingHelp! and
David Lawrence, President of Integrated Sales Solutions.
December 2, 2008 7:45 a.m. to 11:15
a.m.
Get More Done For Less By Outsourcing
By Carol Crawford, Principal of The Alternative
Board and a Panel of Outsourcing Experts (IT, Marketing, Accounting,
PEQs)
2009 Winter/Spring Schedule
Feb. 3rd 7:45-11:15 a.m.
Michigan's Economic/Business Outlook
by Phil Catlett, Vice-President/General Manager of Regent Broadcasting and John Crawford, President & CEO, Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce
About the Speakers Register
Now
Get the latest economic and legislative outlook from people in the know. The economy is on everyone's mind, including the state government, that can help or hurt all of our businesses. In this seminar you will learn about the current business/economic trends and pending state legislation affecting Michigan businesses and what they mean to you. In this seminar, you will learn:
- What are Radio Advertisers Saying About Their Business?
- What's Really Going on with the Michigan Economy?
- How Do You Identify New Opportunities for Your Business Now?
- Key Issues Facing Michigan Businesses
- Status of Pending State Legislation that Impacts Your Business
- New State Legislation We May See this Year
Mar. 3rd 7:45-11:15 a.m.
Business Owner's Guide to IT/Telecom
By W. Scott Montgomery, Director of Security, CPR - a Division of Corporate Technologies LLC
About the Speakers Register
Now
Too many business owners blindly trust what their "IT Guy" tells them. Are you willing to simply assume your data is safe, your system is backed up properly or that your wireless internet is not broadcasting your company secrets to everyone around you? In this seminar, you will learn what's possible with current technology and the pitfalls to avoid. Business owners will be provided with a series of questions to take back to their IT providers to help them evaluate where their company stands on the IT reliability/readiness scale. Whether you outsource IT or have an internal resource these are questions you cannot afford not to ask. This presentation will highlight:
* IT Security & Protecting your Data - Risks & Reality
* IT and Telecommunication - Converging Voice and Data
Solutions for Small Businesses
* What to expect of your IT provider
* Is managed IT the right solution for your business?
* Common mistakes businesses make when investing in IT
* How to reduce your IT costs and maximize on your current
technology environment
Apr. 14th 7:45-11:15 a.m.
Protecting Your Business From Risk
By Jay Fagan is the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at The Campbell Group, Lou Rabaut, Partner, Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP and Sarah A. Luke, Associate, Warner, Norcross & Judd, LLP About the Speakers Register
Now
Every business experiences two kinds of risk - business and financial. Both kinds of risk can be anticipated and managed. In this seminar you will learn about many risks that you may not be aware of from employment law and contracts to employees and customers. Learn new strategies to protect your business and personal assets from a legal and insurance perspective.
May 5th 7:45-11:15 a.m.
Work On Your Business, Not In It
By Carol Crawford, Owner and Principal of The Alternative Board and Debra A. Bates, Owner, Choice Business Services Inc
About the Speakers Register
Now
Many business owners work harder than they do smarter. Making better use of your valuable time and delegating some of your non-critical but "has to be done" work load will free up your time to do just one more thing that can improve your sales, reduce your costs and increase your success. In this seminar, you will learn strategies on how to work on your business, not in it!
Not ready to Register? Sign up for e-mail reminders and announcements now and we will ask if you want to attend two weeks before the event so you can put it on your calendar.
Is There a Seminar Fee?
B.O.S.S. events are FREE for business owners, presidents and CEO's
as a service by the partnering organizations. For VP, Director or
Key Manager level employees there is a fee of only $49 each or any
three seminars for $99, or all seven seminars for $199. You register
a key employee seat for all se ven seminars, you can send or bring a
different employee to each seminar based on the topic.
Where are B.O.S.S. Seminars Held?
B.O.S.S Seminars will be held at The Campbell Group’s new building
at 5664 Prairie Creek Drive near M-6 and M-37. It is so new that
MapQuest or MSN Maps don’t even know the address exists, so print
this page. Email reminders will include the address and directions.
