Business Development Week

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Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza

3950 I-10 South & Walden Rd

Beaumont, TX.  77705
April 10
Day 3

Day three consists of a series of seminars at the Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza. Sessions will cover topics relating to marketing, professional development, entrepreneurship and business growth and expansion. A professional group of presenters will share their expertise in areas important to local businesses.

 

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8 AM - 9 AM:
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM:
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM:

Price: $35.00

    “Workforce Services for Employers and Assessment Tool Demonstration ”
    Workforce staff will present employment solutions for local businesses including highlight Prove It!®, a professionally validated and nationally recognized behavioral/performance and skills assessment tool for use when hiring new employees or assessing incumbent workers.

    Building an Effective Website - Jason Spencer, Cornerstone Media & Advertising
    You’ve got a website, but no visitors. Can’t seem to get on search engines first or second page? My website is out of date. Would it be better to start new? How can I manage my website with all my social media? Websites are essential for business today! Find out how yours can be the most effective for your business!

    “Cyber Threats to Businesses and Individuals ” Ira Wilsker, Lamar Institute of Technology
    With the recent “hacks” at Target, Neiman Marcus, Michaels, and other retail stores, local businesses are under constant threat of similar attacks. We will briefly explain the latest about how these attacks occurred, and what local business people can do to prevent or mitigate the damage from these cyber-attacks.


    Doing Business Right - John Paschall, Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas
    This session you will learn how to use the Better Business Bureau model of doing business right by following ethical business practices on a daily basis to build a base of brand loyal, repeat customers.

    Business Taxes 101 - Linda Tait, Port Arthur Small Business Development Center
    Do you REALLY know the taxes you are liable for? Do you know who to report to?  This session is geared towards new entreprenuers that need to learn the basics of business tax. We will cover Federal, State, and Local taxes that affect businesses.

    Public Speaking Tips - Make Them Hear You! - Chris Partin, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
    Do you get nervous speaking in front of large crowds or even in front of co-workers or employees? This session will give you tips on how you can become a better public speaker, and overcome the jitters many often encounter.

    Marketing in Today ’s Digital World - Kent Houp, Cornerstone Advertising & Design
    Facebook or billboards? Twitter or radio commercials? Website or landing page? Is being “Social” enough? Is the “free” social network really “free?” Do the basic rules of advertising still apply? Learn “Today’s Basics” for business success.

    Making Work Fun - Kent Hutchison, C.J. Baxter Group, LLC
    Do you know that the average employee spends about 10,000 days working in a lifetime? When you look at it that way, it is logical to try to make that time as rewarding and as satisfying as possible, in order to avoid getting burned out too soon. In this session we will offer specific suggestions for adding a little spice to your workplace - beyond the typical company barbecue once a year.

    Branding is Not Just for Cattle! - Dave Mulcahy, Lamar Small Business Development Center
    Back in the old west branding was a form of identification that told all what belonged to who. Today branding is a shout out to get you to buy a product and is vital component to starting a business. This session will show you why your brand needs to tell me something and encourage me to shop with you.