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Workshops for Business Owners & Managers


 

  

Risk Mitigation: Small Business Insurance - Cook 

How does a business owner mange risk? In part, by purchasing insurance products that meet your company's needs. Explore features and benefits of liability, property/casualty and workers' compensation with a local professional. Explore key man and health insurance options. Assess your needs (and risks) with experts in the field.

March 17, CVCC East Campus, Rm 1001  6:00-8:00 PM, No Fee

 

NAVIGATING THE LIPSTICK JUNGLE - A Two-Part Series, 
Just for Women - McMurry
Workshop Fee $39

Go From Plain Jane to Cutting Edge Corporate Skirt 

Ladies, transform yourself into a high powered communicator who knows how to move and groove in the corporate world. The session is designed to teach cutting edge interpersonal skills to enhance workplace skills. Some of Jane's timely topics include: creating a positive first impression; the art of handshaking; entering/exiting conversations gracefully; remembering names; meeting and greeting the CEO; making valuable small talk; when to apply lipstick; when to not hand out business cards and how to work a room.

March 24, Crowne Plaza Ballroom, 10:00-12:00 Noon

 
The World is Your Oyster (Until You Use the Wrong Fork)  

Savvy dining skills are essential for every business professional, especially when the marketplace is now the world. In this session, the presenter will step you through corporate code for recreational sites; host and guest duties; the mealtime interview; American, European and International dining styles; ordering and check etiquette; understanding complicated place settings; the art of the business cocktail hour and much more. Yes, this workshop takes place during a plated meal in formal setting, and you'll be dining as you learn!

March 24, Crowne Plaza Ballroom, 12:00 Noon-2:00 PM  (You must register one week in advance; to insure proper meal counts.)

Registrations & Locations

For all workshops except the Lipstick Jungle, pre-registration is required, by 12:00 noon, the day of the workshop. Call Miki at 828-327-7000, ext. 4117.   


 

 

 
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Updated 03.09.2010: Small Business Center