RUNNING A SMALL COMPANY IS A FULL-TIME COMMITMENT, BUT PREPARING TO GROW IS ESSENTIAL. LEARN THE BASIC INFORMATION AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO TRANSFORM YOUR SMALL BUSINESS INTO A BIGGER BUSINESS WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DESK. INTERACTIVE, ONLINE WEBINARS ARE TAUGHT BY WORLD-CLASS UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

The MPMSDC is hosting the 1st MBE University.  This program is being provided at no cost to you but does require attendance for all classes. The completion of this class will not only provide new knowledge in the business world, but you will also receive a certificate of completion from the University of Nebraska and from the Mountain Plains MSDC!

Some things you will learn:

• Planning for Growth
  Dr. Erin Miles will lead participants through the strategic planning process with a focus on growth of the company. In particular, she identifies how to understand your competitive environment, industry trends, and core competencies and use this information to plan for growth and business sustainability.
• Professional Selling
  Dr. Shannon Cummins covers the essential behaviors of highly successful salespeople. In this webinar, you will learn how a better understanding of yourself and your customer allows you to sell products and services that customers want.
• Managing Your Money with Metrics
  Dr. Dale Eesley reviews key ratios for managing your business. He then demonstrates the power of knowing your numbers by showing five ways to improve profit and three ways to increase cash based on what can be learned from your financial data.
• Human Resources—Keys to Building a Successful Business
  Dr. Dale Eesley discusses the critical importance of hiring, incentivizing and retaining the right people. He shares insight on where to look for good people, hire them, and how to cultivate talent. He shows how having a strong set of values and a positive culture can lead to a high-performing workplace.
• Building your Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills
  Dr. Gina Ligon reviews the essential elements of leadership that inspire and motivate individuals to perform at a high level. She focuses on who effective leaders empower employees to take ownership of their roles and encouraging them to be a source of innovation for the company.
• Customer Relationship Management
  Dr. Phani Tej Adidam discusses the importance of building relationships with customers via proper positioning, branding, and customer service. He shares insights on how to differentiate your product from your competitors. He will also offer ideas on how to develop and offer brand promise. Finally, he will discuss how having a customer-oriented mindset will lead to satisfaction and loyalty, and eventual profitability.

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