Business Success Seminars - LSC-CyFair

Learn everything from the newest web resources to nuts-and-bolts market research in 60 minutes for free. CURRENT SEMINARS  STARTING TUESDAYS FEBRUARY 21 - APRIL 3, 2012

60 Minutes, 6 Weeks, Success

Schedule of Free Spring 2012 Seminars

• All sessions are held Tuesdays  in the first floor library room 131   at 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.
• No sign up required.
• Attendees have a chance to win a door prize at each session.

Tuesday February 21, 2012 Terri Craig, eWomen Network

The Hidden Power of the Elevator Pitch

Do you ever get frustrated because you're networking like crazy, but not generating the interest in your products or services that you would like? Breakthrough! Practice and master a short description of yourself and your business to captivate potential clients and customers. 

Tuesday February 28, 2012 Siva Yenneti, ITVibes

Get Yourself on the Map

Help your customer find you quickly and easily. Learn about services such as Foursquare, Google Maps, local search engine optimization, geotagging and local directories.  

Tuesday March 6, 2012 Darlene Hajduk, Proline Supply Company

Intergenerational Marketing

Gen X, Millennials, Baby Boomers, and the Greatest Generation. How can you reach everyone with your message? Let Darlene reveal the secrets to understanding the different generations in order to sell to them. 

March 13 Spring Break Mar 12-18 NO CLASS

Tuesday March 20, 2012 Melissa Rotholz, Director, Instructional and Organizational Development, LSC CyFair

Facebook Essentials for Business
Are you wondering how to market using Facebook? Join us in the library computer lab to set up your Facebook business page and get practical tips on how to promote using Facebook. You may want to bring your laptop. Library Computer Lab 203

Tuesday March 27, 2012 Melissa Lombard, Red Bird Business Results

Breakthrough Goal-Setting Strategies

Everyone dreams. Those with a plan, succeed. Discover how to make your business plans a reality using well-defined goals that are clear and measureable that lead you in the right direction. 

Tuesday April 3, 2012 Deborah Hroch, University of Houston Small Business Development Center, Deborah Hroch & Associates, L.L.C.

QuickBooks for Small Business

 Are your books cooked or just well done? Take a crash course in QuickBooks, an inexpensive and versatile software. Find out if being your own bookkeeper is for you.

PAST CLASSES 

Sept. 28, 2011 Steve Radack, Commissioner, Harris County Precinct 3

The Commissioner Speaks

Commissioner Radack joins us to discuss the current business climate in Harris County including transportation issues such as the Grand Parkway.

Oct. 5, 2011 Siva Yenneti, ITVibes

Measure your Marketing Efforts

 So you’re on Facebook, Twitter and Linked in. But are you effectively using social media for your marketing? Siva Yenneti reveals methods on how to spend your time, what to monitor, and what tools to use.

Oct. 12, 2011 Joanna Tubbs, Advertising Exec and Reference Assistant and Rose Botkin, Librarian

Google Tools for Advertising on the Internet

Join Jo and Rose to learn economical ways to use Google AdWords and AdSense. Bonus: Manage your online presence.

Oct. 19, 2011 Melissa Rotholz, Director, Instructional and Organizational Development  LSC CyFair

Facebook Essentials

Learn the basics of how to set up your business on Facebook and get practical tips on how to promote using Facebook.

Oct. 26, 2011 Eric Standlee, American Prudential Capital

Driving Revenue With Social Networking – LinkedIn and Google+  LinkedIn is a social media site specifically for business. Eric Standlee is back to walk us through a step-by-step approach not only how to join, but also how to maximize its effectiveness.

Nov. 2, 2011 Chris M. O’Rourke, Outback Western Wear, LLC, Lone Star College 2010 Small Business of the Year Finalist

 eBay Selling and Buying

Have an extra piece of inventory you want to sell? Are you looking for a particular item to purchase for fun or profit? Get practical advice on how to use eBay and other online marketplaces for advancement of your business.

• June 15, 2011 Social Media – Trend or Blip on the Radar?

     Michele Scism of Decisive Minds shows how YouTube and Facebook are here to stay and how you can use them to grow your business.

• June 22, 2011 Attracting the Right Dots or Connections

     Belanie Dishong of Live at Choice focuses on three dimensions often overlooked in the process of networking and building business.  These dimensions      can take your networking and business results from mediocre to magnificent.

•  June 29, 2011 Alternative Funding for Startups, Acquisitions and Growing Firms

     Eric Standlee, Principal and VP of Business Development and Bank Relationship Development with family-owned Houston private funding firm American      Prudential Capital, Inc. gives insights into innovative funding of b2b companies.

•  July 13, 2011 Trick or Tweet?

     Ever think that Twitter was a waste of time? What did you have for breakfast?  Ronald Earl Wilsher, Branding for Humans, gives a focused look at Twitter to      show how it truly can be part of your marketing plan.

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•  July 20, 2011 Time Flies When You’re Having Fun

     Do you work like crazy and then wonder why you haven’t accomplished more in a day? Melissa Rotholz, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center,gives you      time management tips to make each day productive and organized.

• July 27, 2011 Web Tools and Apps

     Maximize your productivity with free or low-cost online and/or mobile tools for online file storage, real-time chat with customers, virtual meetings, and      task/list toolswith librarians  Dorrie Scott and Monica Norem.

PAST SEMINARS:  

• March 23, 2011 - The CEOs of Networking
  There are so many groups and meetings, but so little time and money. Mitchell From, founder of My Referral Network and partner at Element Payment Services, helps you determine which networking organizations to join, how many to join, and how to work them for maximum effectiveness.
• March 30, 2011 - QuickBooks for Small Business
  Are your books cooked or just well done? Take a crash course in this inexpensive and versatile software. Find out if being your own bookkeeper is for you. Explore the possibilities with leading authority, Deborah Hroch, University of Houston Small Business Development Center QuickBooks instructor and owner of Deborah Hroch & Associates, L.L.C.
• April 6, 2011 - LinkedIn - The Ultimate Business Place in Social Media
  Discover your industry peers, get business advice, and maybe even gain a client. Siva Yenneti of ITVibes, a web marketing and design company, reveals how using LinkedIn can build your business. It's all about the connections.
• April 13, 2011 - Wow, I Wish I Knew that BEFORE I Started My Business!
  Do you know the #1 (and #2) reasons why most small businesses fail? Do you know what your competitors might do next? Do you know the difference between working IN your business and working ON your business? Gail Lorber, business owner and professor of business and entrepreneurship, presents "knowledge from the trenches," things that many start-up and small business owners often wished they knew before they took the plunge.
• April 20, 2011 - The Hidden Power of the Elevator Pitch
  Do you ever get frustrated because you're networking like crazy, but not generating the interest in your products or services that you would like? Breakthrough! Practice and master a short description of yourself and your business to captivate potential clients and customers. Terri Craig, executive director of eWomen Network, leads the way.
• April 27, 2011 - Beyond the Bullet Point
  Don't just jump into PowerPoint to create your best sales presentation. Learn how to structure an incredible presentation which will have your audience on the edge of their seats and wanting to know more. Jo Tubbs, advertising exec and library reference assistant, returns to help you wow your audience.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - Dynamite Sales Presentations - Learn easy and productive techniques of how to wow your audience and make a lasting impression.
Presenter: Jo Tubbs, Advertising Executive and Reference Assistant, LSC-CyFair

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - Getting to Yes! - Fine tune your selling skills, learn about various closing techniques, and practice with your fellow entrepreneurs.
Presenter: Karen Cavallaro, Small Business Development Center and Professor of Business, LSC-CyFair

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - Marketing using YouTube - Promote your business using the video search engine phenomenon, YouTube.
Presenter: Michele Price - Breakthrough Business Strategies

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - Google AdSense and AdWords - Learn about Google's advertising opportunities in the pay per click environment. Discover other Google business opportunities.
Presenters: Jo Tubbs, Advertising Executive and Reference Assistant and Rose Botkin, Professor and Librarian, Small Business Owner, LSC-CyFair.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - Blogging for Business - Who says blogging is just for geeks? Learn techniques for creating interesting blogs to promote your business.
Presenter:  Michele Price, Breakthrough Business Strategies

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - When the Banker Says No - Explore alternative forms of small business financing.
Presenter: Mike Pereira, President 4P Enterprises

PAST SEMINARS 

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - Facebook
Has the internet left you in the dust? Ever wonder how other companies build a presence on Facebook? Learn how to set up your own business Facebook account. Presenter: Barbara Doughty, BS, Advertising and Rebecca Gunnels, Learning Technology Specialist.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - Virtual Project Collaboration
Discover the powerful web tools of project management and communication. Google Docs, virtual storage, and wikis will be explored. Presenters: Tracy Williams, Technology Librarian, MLS, LSC-CyFair and Claire Gunnels, Assistant Library Director, LSC-CyFair, MS, CFP.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - Mine the Web for Demographics
What is the average income in your business area? What are the ages, gender, ethnicity? Presenter: Virginia Rigby, Government Documents Librarian, LSC-North Harris, MLS.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - Create Potential Client Lists
Master the use of Reference USA, a large database of businesses and customers. Identify your competitors within a radius and find corporate intelligence using library databases. Presenter: Susan Green, Librarian, LSC-CyFair, MLS, MBA.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Online Marketing Applications
Learn how to promote your business using e-newsletters, and marketing campaigns using social media and more. Presenter: Siva Yenneti, Director, ITVibes.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - Search Engine Optimization
Analyze business web sites and blogs to see best practices on how to be one of the top hits when your clients search for your product or service. Presenter: Siva Yenneti, Director, ITVibes.

Tuesday July 27, 2010 Facebook Nuts and Bolts

Lone Star College-CyFair Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, Melissa Rotholz, will have a hands-on class on how to set up a business Facebook page.

Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the Lone Star College-CyFair Library
Call 281-290-3214 for more information