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Collaboration Newsletter- May 2009

 
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Collaboration Newsletter
Spring 2009 
"You can't do today's job with yesterday's methods and be in business tomorrow"

In This Issue:
:: Upcoming Classes
:: Client Outcomes
:: Educational Business Lunch

                                     Building a businessDear Stephanie,

   
 
8 Myths of Owning Your own Business

There are myths that new entrepreneur's tend to believe about what it takes to be successful in business. Here is a short list for your consideration before starting a business. 

 
 
 
 
 

Logo- blue    Build it and they will come

You figure that if you open your office or retail location that people will purchase your goods or services. If it was truly that easy, everyone would be successful in business.

 

Logo- blue     Passion is enough

You want to create a business around a passion. Well, passion will only carry you so far without the proper plan and structure in place.  

 
Logo- blue  You need to have an original product or service

There have been many great ideas that no one ever bought - why? Because there was not an established need (whether perceived or created).

 

Logo- blue     Everyone could be my client

New business owners often think everyone could benefit from their product or service. In reality, every business needs to have a clearly defined target group or groups they are trying to sell to.

 

Logo- blue     Growth, Growth, Growth

For most businesses it is a slow steady approach to building a profitable sustainable business that ends up creating the greatest value for the business owners.

 

Logo- blue     Fund my growth through sales

Most businesses underestimate the amount of capital they will need to start and grow their business and therefore are undercapitalized.

 

Logo- blue     I will make lots of money

Most businesses live client to client like most people live paycheck to paycheck.

 

Logo- blue     I will have lots of free time

New business owners are often surprised by how hard running a business is and how there is never enough time to do the things needed for the health of their business.

 

We want to encourage people to start a business with a clear understanding of what it will require from them as a person, financially and time.

Upcoming Classes 

upcoming business classes san luis obispo

New Venture
May 15th, 8:00am-5:00pm
New Venture is an entrepreneurial program that assists the start-up entrepreneur in developing their business concept and evaluating it through each step of the business planning process. Only 18% of new businesses make it past their first year; 73% of the businesses that have gone through our course are still in business today.
 
*This program is an intensive 4 session interactive workshop
 
Management Training 
June 9th, 8:30am-12:00pm
Management Training teaches new managers how to better manage their team by strengthening their leadership and communication skills. We believe that management is not just a position but rather a unique set of skills and behaviors. Our program teaches the right combination of character and skill needed for a manager to be effective
 
*This program meets once a month for 12 months 
   
Jump Start Your Sales 
June 12th, 12:00pm-1:30pm 
Jump Start You Sales provides you easy to apply sales techniques that can help you jump start your sales, create realistic sales goals and define an action plan for your future.
 
*This program is a 1 1/2 hour workshop, offered the second Friday of each month. 
 
Sales Achievement Program
June 17th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Collaboration's Sales Achievement Program allows business owners & sales professionals to create solid and consistent sales performance. This program will provide knowledge, tools, skill training and accountability towards achieving your sales goals. The program focuses on sales goal attainment and skill development.
 
*This program meets once a month for six months.   

 
 
Collaboration Business Growth Specialists 
 
Collaboration LLC is committed to building healthy communities by assisting proactive business owners in building profitable, sustainable businesses through results oriented education, coaching and consulting services.
 
We look forward to sharing how we can be of assistance to your business and welcome any questions you may have. Please give us a call for a free business assessment.
 
Sincerely,
 
The Collaboration Team
Michael Gunther, Jennifer Porcher, Christine Sommer, Stephanie Sharp, Eric Hubbs & Gracie Flint
 
Collaboration LLC
3196 S. Higuera, Ste D
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Ph: (805) 541-9040
Fx: (805) 541-9044

Client Outcomes & Success Stories  

business success stories san luis obispo 

"2008 was a milestone year for Central Coast Seafood. Not only were we profitable for 12 consecutive months but we increased our revenue by 34%!

Management challenges led our family-owned business to Collaboration in August 2006. Our business practices were erratic which lead to consistent, inconsistent cash flow. We decided it was time to work with a professional who could evaluate CCS objectively. Collaboration more than delivered on our expectations!..."
 
Free Educational Business Lunch hosted by Collaboration & Whizbang

Branding with Impact

 

Whizbang business lunch
In this lunch and learn, Ellen Curtis and Frank Scotti, co-owners of Whizbang, will discuss what makes one brand more memorable than the next and deliver simple guidelines for your brand to have the most impact. 
 
 Ellen Curtis and Frank Scotti formed Whizbang in 2002 after long careers working for top international ad agencies. Together, they have over 40 years of marketing experience: Frank as an art director/creative director and Ellen as a copywriter/creative di
rector. Both have created successful marketing campaigns for the most recognized companies in the world and have received national and international recognition for their work. They apply this extensive experience everyday for SLO businesses, delivering ideas with impact.
 
Come learn more about how you can utilize your brand to create more business opportunities!
 
Where & When?
  • Friday May 22nd, 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Cost of this seminar is FREE
  • Lunch will be provided so please RSVP so we can plan accordingly
  • Seminar will take place at the Collaboration Training Center
  • 3196. S Higuera, Stuite D,                San Luis Obispo 
Please RSVP to the program below. Seating is limited to 20 people.

Yes! I want to attend.

No. I cannot attend this event.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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