Distinguish yourself from competitors
Position your organization in your customer's mind with these five easy steps: assess your current position; figure out what you want your customers to perceive about your company; define your target market; look at current trends; and formulate the four levels that will dictate your positioning strategy. BusinessWeek
Small firms need to hire people who fit company culture
The culture of a small business depends a good deal on the owner, says John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas in Chicago. When hiring, consider that employees will be more successful if they fit into the culture of the company, he says. BusinessWeek/Today's Tip
Small vintners weather capital-intensive business
The expense, long-term outlook and dependency on nature make wine making a risky business, but a number of new entrepreneurs have succeeded. Wineries are capital-intensive because it takes years to develop a wine before it can be sold, says Cathy Corison, owner of Corison Winery in California's Napa Valley. Entrepreneur.com
Twitter, meetups and tweetups
Don’t hide behind your computer screen. Use social networking to get out there and meet your next customer (or mentor or employee). By Rob and Kristie McNealy Colorado Biz
Campus Life….
Client Company Lunch
Speaker: Bill Heller, Operations Manager, Occidental Oil & Gas Company
Topic: The Energy Industry, and a “from the field” view of the growth of that sector.
Bill’s practical, real-world perspective on what is really happening in the field should be extremely valuable in helping all of us understand the drivers shaping our economy. As the energy industry has such a significant impact on our local economy and, in turn, impacts the viability of so many new business ventures, this will be a very valuable presentation.
Where & When: Tuesday, July 15 at noon in the training room
Food: Lee Mathis & Shelli Mayo – another sneak-preview of their menu for the “Feast in the Fields” Event
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
Human Resource Management 101
Finding and retaining employees is a hot topic in the Grand Valley these days. With unemployment low, wages climbing and increased competition, it is more important than ever to make sure you have your company’s human resource function performing to its highest potential.
Get your ducks in a row and make sure your policies and procedures are optimized to best serve your bottom line. Be ready to hire and train new talent, and have strategies in place to retain your top performers. Understand how clear communication, skill development and positive company culture are management practices that successful companies use to outperform the competition. Cost: $55.00 and includes continental breakfast.
SEMINAR AGENDA
· Bechtel & Santo, LLP will discuss contents and maintenance of personnel files, including written reprimands and performance appraisals.
· Autopaychecks Inc. will present payroll and benefits taxation.
· Global Rainmakers will discuss retaining employees in a tight labor market.
When: Thursday, July 17 from 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Additional upcoming workshops….
QuickBooks Pro 2008
- QuickBooks Pro Basic (Part 1)
When: Friday, July 24 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- QuickBooks Pro Basic (Part 2)
When: Saturday, July 25 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $145
Where: Mesa County Workforce Center
2897 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-257-2215
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