Small & Home Business Connection (SHBC)
"Promoting Professional Growth Through Support, Networking, & Education" since 1992.

Free Business Workshops

Check out the list below for the times and locations of all our workshops.
Over 25 to choose from throughout the day


Interested in giving a workshop at the Expo? Sign-up here to be a presenter.

10:00 - 10:45 A.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
207 Deb Clem-Buckert debcb@ymail.com
913-234-0397		 Needs Networking (Click Here to Sign-Up for this event)
Join this interactive exercise where local business owners will create leads for each other. Each attendee must bring contact information for friends, family & people they know who might qualify as leads for others in the room who will be bringing the same for you. Limited space is available. Sign up at the SHBC table in the Main Hall.
211 Alan Boyer

$100K Coach
AlanBoyer@leaders-perspective.com
www.leaders-perspective.com 
(816) 415-8878

The Secret to Getting Clients Lined Up Outside Your Door
Step ONE in Becoming Really Good at Client Acquisition
Learn a scientific approach where you can generate however many dollars and as many new prospects as you want in whatever timeframe you want. Alan's approach has turned small struggling MLMs into million-dollar-a-month businesses, and even larger corporations leap upward by 2 to 10 times. One of Alan’s recent larger clients went from number 3 in his entire industry to the top, while everyone else lost 50% of their sales, blaming the economy on the way down. What you will learn in this workshop means you can generate business even in the worst economy.
215 Mark Flavin Edward Jones
mark.flavin@edwardjones.com
www.edwardjones.com
816-699-4965		 Finding Balance in Your Budget
The first step toward taking control of your financial future is to understand the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt. With this knowledge, you’ll be on a clearer path toward reaching your financial goals. To get started, join us for our free Finding Balance in Your Budget seminar. You’ll learn more about:
  • Setting personal financial goals
  • Managing expenses and debt
  • Practical savings options for now through retirement
  • Creating a financial blueprint for the rest of your life
11:00 - 11:45 A.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
205   KCSourceLink
www.KCSourceLink.com
816-235-6500		 Navigating The Network
At KCScourceLink, aspiring, emerging, and thriving entrepreneurs find a wealth of expertise to help them with business strategy, technical support, sales, training, marketing, operations, financial planning, product development and capital. Available to small business owners at no charge, entrepreneurs access the network by visiting the KCSourceLink Web site. This workshop will show you how to access and make the most of these resources.
209 Ann French   Employee Benefit Consultant
annefrench30@yahoo.com
913-850-4965		 Maximizing Health Care Dollars for Your Organization
Health care is a major issue for every company, whether you are concerned about rising costs or which choices work best for your situation. Ann French will show you how to maximize health care dollars for your organization.
211 Chris Nastav KC Web Specialists
Chris@kcwebspecialists.com
www.kcwebspecialists.com
(913) 908-5642		 How To Make Google Love Your Website
There are five major factors that Google evaluates when deciding what Web site gets to be on the first page of Google. This workshop will walk you through these five critical factors and provide insight into what you can do today to move your site up the list.
215 Kent Barthol KC Business Journal
kbarthol@bizjournals.com
www.kansascity.bizjournals.com
(816) 777-2216		 Utilizing the KC Business Journal as a resource to stay connected
The Business Journal workshop will teach companies and individuals how to maximize the content in the Kansas City Business Journal's print edition and web products and ultimately how to use the information to identify opportunities in the Business Journal with clients and prospects.  Learn how to look beyond the headline of a story to identify opportunities, discover networking events using the paper’s calendar section, utilizing advertisements in the paper as a source of information, learning how to obtain “free” news stories through the Business Journal’s Daily E-mail Update, and also how to use the Top 25 Lists to research opportunities.  
12:00 - 12:45 P.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
211 Alan Boyer $100K Coach
AlanBoyer@leaders-perspective.com
www.leaders-perspective.com 
(816) 415-8878		 The Secret To Closing 3-5 Times More Sales Than You Do Now
Step TWO in Becoming Really Good At Client Acquisition What would you do to go from closing fewer than 1 in 10 of your sales appointments (typical of most small business) to closing 50% to 75% of those you meet? Come to this workshop to become a master closer and increase your bottom line 3-5 times!
215 Dr. Brian Kuang, Ph.D bjkuang@gmail.com Introduction to Falun Dafa
Wonderful mind and body practice for peaceful mind and good health.
12:00 - 4:00 P.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
207 Mark Flavin, & Kimberly Wilkinson Edward Jones & Silpada
mark.flavin@edwardjones.com silverchic@gmail.com
www.edwardjones.com  
913-317-8024 
816-215-0359		 Young Entrepreneurs Competition
The purpose of the competition is to encourage entrepreneurship as a potential career choice for young people.  The contest will simulate the process involved in pitching a business concept to potential investors in order to educate participants of some of the steps involved in starting their own business.  SHBC and the individual contest sponsors will provide college scholarships to potential winners.  It is the hope of SHBC and the sponsors that the winners will utilize this scholarship to receive education that would assist them in being a successful entrepreneur in their future. 
1:00 - 1:45 P.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
205 Regina Heise and Sally Pacheco US Dept of Commerce
Sally.Pacheco@trade.gov
www.buyusa.gov/kansascity
www.export.gov
816-421-0541		 Leveraging Technology to Sell Internationally
With offices throughout the United States and in U.S. Embassies and consulates in nearly 80 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration utilizes its global network of trade professionals to connect U.S. companies with international buyers worldwide.  Whether you want to make your first Export sale or expand into additional international markets, we offer the trade counseling, market intelligence, business matchmaking, advocacy, and commercial diplomacy you need to connect with global business opportunities.
211 Chris Nastav KC Web Specialists
Chris@kcwebspecialists.com
www.kcwebspecialists.com
(913) 908-5642		 Everything You Wanted To Know About Websites, But Didn't Know What To Ask!
Putting together an effective business Web site can be a daunting task. How much do they cost? What should be on the site? How can I get it to show up in Google? Answers will be provided to these and other questions.
215 Steve Modrcin Organizational Consultant
scmodrcin@aol.com
www.stevemodrcin.com
913-558-4666		 Learn to Let Go!  Learn to Say No!
In this workshop you will learn the 2 key leadership lessons every small business owner must know for the 21st century, how to improve your personal and professional relationships immediately, and lessons of leadership, human behavior and influence that you can apply to any situation.
2:00 - 2:45 P.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
211 Marion Ricono & Bill Czeschin & Judy Bond M&M Consulting with The Bond Team
marionricono@kc.rr.com
czeschin@comcast.net
Judy.Bond@bondteaminc.com
www.mmconsultingnow.com
www.bondteaminc.com
816-792-4647
816-419-3410
816-536-8839		 Rev Up Your Engine, And Take Your Business To The Next Level
This workshop is recommended for any type of business owner, but is especially pertinent for small and medium size businesses. We will focus on what is required to take your business to the next level. Key concepts which will be covered:
  • Building  better business relationships
  • Following up
  • Evaluating your business with a Critical Assessment Review
  • Implementing a Continuous Improvement Program
  • Management tips for Small Businesses
215 Hector Silva & Ron Cooley info@newlandings.org
www.nljc.org		 Introduction to New Landings Job Chat
Job Chat is an Internet radio program produced by New Landings.  The primary audience for the Job Chat program is individuals in career transition and is also available to anyone. The show provides educational information on a variety of topics and is recorded in 20 minute vignettes that can be played back at any time.
2:30 - 5:00 P.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
202/204 Fadi Aramount & Adam Inman and a Panel of Experts: Donna Cook, Rabbit Creek, Chef Mark Mollentine, Governors Meeting House K-State Food Science Specialist; Division of Food Safety - KS Department of Agriculture
www.johnson.ksu.edu
913-715-7000		 Starting a Food Business
At this workshop you’ll learn - Rules and regulations for setting up a licensed kitchen; Food safety and good manufacturing practices;  Labeling, container, weight and measurement requirements; Steps and resources for starting a small business.
3:00 - 3:45 P.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
211 Chris Nastav KC Web Specialists
Chris@kcwebspecialists.com
www.kcwebspecialists.com
(913) 908-5642		 How Social Media And Websites For Mobile Devices Can Help Your Business
Social media is a marketing choice, NOT a marketing requirement. Mobile Web sites are cool, but what are they, and does your business really need one? In this frank and no-pressure workshop, we'll work through the thought processes of what kind of social media and mobile activities should you be doing for your business. The answers might surprise you!
215

Dr. Ladd Carlson,


Dr. Ladd Carlson
info@mindinmotionkc.com
mindinmotionkc.com
913-583-0392


3 Huge Mistakes that are keeping you stressed, overwhelmed & headed for burnout.
Unless you understand these mistakes, you'll continue to wonder why you're drained of energy and where the time went at the end of your work day. In this workshop, you'll learn what the mistakes are, and leave with a practical way to do something immediately. Don't miss this workshop!
4:00 - 4:45 P.M. (Location Map)
Room
Speaker
Company
Topic
211 Scott Skibell SkillCasting
scott@skillcasting.com
www.skillcasting.com
913-735-7063		 Down & Dirty Video Marketing
Video marketing works! Web video isn't about perfection; it's about connection. Learn how to create "good enough" web videos, how to optimize them so they're found, and insider secrets to YouTube for more views.
207 Deb Clem-Buckert debcb@ymail.com
913-234-0397		 Needs Networking (Click Here to Sign-Up for this event)
Join this interactive exercise where local business owners will create leads for each other. Each attendee must bring contact information for friends, family & people they know who might qualify as leads for others in the room who will be bringing the same for you. Limited space is available. Sign up at the SHBC table in the Main Hall.
Interested in giving a workshop at the Expo? Sign-up here to be a presenter.
 
     

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