Business Success Series Archives
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The Business Success Series presents engaging speakers on topics of interest to sales, marketing and business development professionals as well as entrepreneurs who want to sharpen their skills. Click here for current events. How to Use Linkedin and Facebook to Market Your Business Updated by Paula on January 12, 2010Tuesday, February 9, 2010 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce You’re signed up on Linkedin and Facebook. So now what? The majority of people on these networks are failing to maximize the amazing potential each social network has to offer. Attend this Business Success Series program to learn how to effectively use social media to market your business. Facebook has more than 350 million active users and the fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older. LinkedIn has over 55 million members in over 200 countries. Social media tools such as Facebook and Linkedin can connect you to your potential customers and partners and help you exchange knowledge, ideas and opportunities with your community. Join social media expert, Edith Yeung, for an insightful presentation on how to leverage the power of these two social media tools. Expect to cover: Registration is $25 for Chamber members, $35 for prospective members before February 6; $30 and $40 after. A light breakfast will be provided. Cancellations must occur 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio or 415-352-8818. Edith is a host of CBS 5 Startup Profile, the go-to consultant in small business marketing, a sought-after speaker, and the Founder of BizTechDay – the most impactful business technology conference serving the entrepreneur community every year in San Francisco. She is cofounder and CEO of Clue Market Inc, a marketing firm specializing in small business marketing and has consulted and won multiple awards working with Fortune 500 companies including AT&T Wireless, Oracle, Siebel, Autodesk, Cisco Systems, Symantec, American Management Systems (AMS), Telstra Australia, Matav Hungary Telecom and Taiwan Semi-Conductor. She holds a degree in Information Technology & Marketing from Purdue University. Latest Developments and Trends in Electronic Payments, Privacy and Data Protection Regulations Updated by Paula on November 10, 2009
Please Note Date Change! New Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Join this informative panel to discuss the latest developments and trends in electronic payments, privacy and data protection regulations with attorneys from global law firm, Pillsbury. Experts Deborah Thoren-Peden, Catherine Meyer and Tara Desautels will cover each of the timely topics below in detail for business owners. A session not to be missed! I. Overview of electronic payment systems II. Regulatory update III. Security Breach update Due to Pillsbury sponsorship, this is a free event for Chamber members; $25 for prospective members. A light breakfast will be provided. Sponsored by:
Cancellations must occur 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio or 415-352-8818. Influencing Through the Art of Persuasion Updated by Paula on October 6, 2009Wednesday, November 18, 2009 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Important now more than ever, negotiating skills are one of the strongest skills a business person can have. The ability to positively influence others is one simple way that many executives measure success. Attend this presentation to learn how to fine-tune those persuasion skills. In this course, attendees will learn how to use rhetorical strategies to build a persuasive argument that will influence decision makers. Attendees can also expect to: Registration is $25 for Chamber members, $35 for prospective members before November 15; $30 and $40 after. A light breakfast will be provided. Presentation by:
Cancellations must occur 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio or 415-352-8818.
Jennifer Albrecht is the Director of Professional Development and Senior Facilitator with Learn iT. With over a decade in education, in both the public and private sector, she is especially effective at sensing a group’s underlying needs and issues and adapting the curriculum to meet them. Her diverse clients include San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Kaiser Permanente, Levi Strauss, Williams-Sonoma, The Presidio Trust and Rosendin Electric. Jennifer holds a Masters in English Language & Literature with a focus on Linguistics from the University of Washington and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with Highest Distinction from the University of Rochester where she concentrated in English and Women’s Studies. Get to the Point and Bottom Line your Message Updated by Paula on July 23, 2009Get to the Point and Bottom Line your Message Tuesday, August 18, 2009 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Boardroom Join Learn It! for another informative course on business communication and email best practices. Attendees will learn how to quickly construct focused, clear and persuasive business communication by bottom lining each message to ensure that messages concise and powerful. The main requirement of effective business writing, especially email, is clarity. Employers want their employees’ written communications to be direct, grammatically correct, and easy to read. Careless errors may lead the reader to believe there are also errors in the facts, and the writer loses credibility and trustworthiness. Attendees can expect to cover:
Registration is $25 for Chamber members, $35 for prospective members before August 15; $30 and $40 after. A light breakfast will be provided. Cancellations must occur 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio or 415-352-8818. Presentation by:
HR Trivia: The Questions and Answers Every Business Should Know Updated by Paula on May 12, 2009Tuesday, June 16, 2009 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Join Kim Parker, executive vice president of the California Employers Association, as she guides attendees through the important HR questions and answers every business should know. Business owners will be able to learn if they are in compliance with California laws and how to best handle everyday HR issues. Respecting employees legal rights can be a complicated process full of unknowns. Attendees will learn the do’s and don’ts and can expect to cover:
This informative class will also be an opportunity to get answers to other questions you may have. Presentation by:
Registration is $25 for Chamber members, $35 for prospective members by June 13th; $30 and $40 after. A light breakfast will be provided. Kim Parker is the Executive Vice President of CEA. Kim has been thoroughly immersed in human resources and operational management for over 18 years. She exhibits her comprehensive bank of knowledge and crystal clear strategic guidance with CEA members everyday. An experienced HR Generalist, a dynamic speaker and a successful leader, Kim is proud to be leading the way for CEA. She is dedicated to her team and all CEA members. Kim will work hard to prove to you the endless benefits that come from having CEA on your side. Kim earned her BA degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Human Resources, at the University of Puget Sound. Cancellations must occur 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. For more information, contact Paula Zamudio or 415-352-8818. |
