Your ability to speak with confidence directly impacts your bottom line. Whether pitching to investors or clients, you must be compelling and credible. In this interactive session with Mary Cheyne, you will:
Attract Ideal Clients: Leverage public speaking to win business.
Bypass the Inner Critic:
Use practical tools to stop overthinking and start sharing.
Sound Authentic: Learn to be knowledgeable without feeling "salesy."

A successful freelance business needs sales, but most consultants hate selling. How can we position ourselves for success– to get the right clients at the right prices, with the least business development effort, and without the “ick” factor? Join for an interactive workshop on the 2-Step Sales Process for Introverted Freelancers.- How to use your Origin Story and M.E.G.A. Positioning to provide business development leverage. -How to generate more ideal referrals (and fewer time wasters)- How to feel calm and in control of your freelance business

Stop guessing about business loans. Start understanding them. Join us for a power packed session designed for entrepreneurs of any stage, who are serious about securing smart capital. We will break down how SBA loans really work and what lenders look for. Learn how to fund your business with confidence!

Ben Franklin once said: "If you would know the value of money, just go and try to borrow some."; With interest rates back to historical norms, his words are more relevant than ever. This program shows you how Excel can help you deploy scarce resources efficiently.

Highlights:
Setup: Proper data entry for rates and dates.
Valuation: Calculating PV, FV, and IRR for payment streams.
Loans: Computing level debt reduction and mortgage payments.
Analysis: Using Excel resources for capital allocation.

Small businesses don't fail for lack of tools; they struggle because they have too many. This session explores "Tool Sprawl"—the quiet friction created when reactive software choices lead to operational fragmentation.

Stop letting your tools dictate your workflow. Learn to build a plan that prioritizes visibility and simple, sustainable growth.

Ready to turn your calling into a career? If fear or overwhelm are stalling your leap into self-employment, join guest speaker Jen Shultz, Founder of The Non-Nine-to-Five™, for this empowering educational webinar. You’ll Learn: How to get clear on your unique business purpose. How to build your bridge to successful self-employment. How to trust yourself even when you feel doubtful. Jen will walk you through three necessary steps to move past "analysis paralysis" and into action. If you feel a deep nudge to be of service to others, join us to gain the clarity you need.

Your brand, content, processes, products, and ideas may be some of your most valuable business assets — but many business owners aren’t sure how to properly protect them. In this practical, information-focused webinar, attorney Jason Toomey will break down the four main types of intellectual property — trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents — in plain English. You’ll learn what each one protects, common mistakes to avoid, what you can handle on your own, and when professional guidance makes sense. If you’re starting a business or growing one, this session will give you a clear framework for protecting what you’re building.

Whether you need to raise capital, sharpen your strategy, or improve daily execution, join our "nuts and bolts" webinar on business and operating plans. We’ll cover: -Differences in purpose, focus, and timeframe. -Essential sections for each plan. -Practical outlines to write them efficiently. Led by David Kulow—a Wharton MBA and Harvard grad who has grown and sold multiple consumer companies—this session draws on his expertise in market entry, cash flow, and pricing. Get the clarity you need to scale.