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Social Media Workshop -  We are on the brink of a new era of communication with consumers: social media.  Please join us for a workshop journey to uncover the mysteries of the online world.  What are social networks? How can brands and organizations leverage social media? Discover how to use existing communities and how to create a community.  Topics explored will also include MySpace,  Facebook, Flickr, Wikipedia, SecondLife, YouTube, Blogs etc.  Lots of real-world examples and demos will be covered and then the all important ----- how to begin! Joe Grigsby of VML is the presenter for this workshop.  VML was named a Leader in 2009 by Forrester Research, Inc. analysts for its overall strategic skills, social and emerging media prowess, unique company vision and high client ratings.  Joe is the Director of Emerging Media at VML. As such he is focused on leading social media and mobile marketing planning and development for VML clients such as Sam’s Club, Jagermeister, AMC Theatres, Colgate-Palmolive and Tom’s of Maine.  Prior to VML Joe Grigsby was the Director of Advertising Innovation at Handmark, a leading mobile media company and worked with clients such as 1 800 Flowers, Register.com, ZAGAT Guide and Hotels.com.

Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, February 18th, 11am-1pm, $25(box lunch included). To register - online at www.ecjc.com, call 913-438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.

Customer Relationship Management Workshop -   Practical steps to increasing sales productivity.

Has technology really improved your productivity?  Do you actually sell more and provide better customer service when you purchase a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application?   Companies spend millions of dollars every year on highly sophisticated systems, but many discover only a small percentage of their employees actually use it.   Now more than ever, there are very powerful tools available to help automate your business and improve communication both internally and externally.  The difference between success and failure depends on how you select, install, and support your CRM platform. 

In this workshop, we will help identify your sales process and how a CRM can be used to automate your key business practices.  The agenda includes: 1)    How can a CRM help your business? 2)  How to develop a sales process? 3)  What CRM features support your sales process? 4)    What are the keys to successful CRM implementation?

This workshop is presented by Greg Truitt, COO of Soleran.

Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, March 4th, 11am-1pm, $25(box lunch included). To register - online at www.ecjc.com, call 913-438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.

Valuation of the Early Stage Company Workshop - This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand how to value their early-stage business when raising capital.  Topics covered include factors that affect valuation, valuation by life stage, dilution/divergence, and valuation methodologies.  The workshop also assists entrepreneurs in preparing an actual valuation for their business.  Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, March 18th, 11am-1pm, $50(includes boxed lunch). To register - online at www.ecjc.com, call 913-438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.

Twitter Bootcamp Workshop - Discover how Twitter can increase your visibility practically overnight. Twitter has become to be the latest must-use tool in online communication.  While Twitter serves well as a vibrant social network, it has also proven to be an essential business tool for managing a brand and earning customers. This workshop is designed to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about getting started with Twitter and how you can effectively utilize it in your business.  You'll learn about companies, like Dell, who have generated millions of dollars in revenue just by 'tweeting'.  You'll learn about the tools you need to manage your Twitter identity and build your online reputation.  You will also learn about the best (and the worst) ways to seek out new customers to help drive traffic and sales. Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, March 25th, 11am-1pm, $25(includes boxed lunch).  To register - online at www.ecjc.com, call 913-438-2282 or email jvehlewald@ecjc.com.

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