Is your organization positioned to embrace and benefit from the latest advances in social media? Or, are you still pretending social media don't exist? Maybe you're "just letting it happen" or "dabbling" with social networking. If this sounds like your approach to social networking, it's time to learn how to develop a strategy for social media usage that is aligned with your company's overall goals and objectives.

Want to become a more effective sales professional as well as a trusted resource for your customers and potential clients? There was a time when the “hard close” was an acceptable sales method. Today’s consumers and business owners rebel against that method.

Every sales person, sales manager, and business owner should be familiar with a needs-based sales process that always puts the buyer first. Additionally, companies are working hard to hire and retain good employees. You should be able to “sell” your company to potential hires and communicate change to existing employees in a positive manner.

Learning Objectives

Special events can be a powerful fundraising tool for all types of nonprofit organizations.

MTI's Special Event Fundraising seminar is designed to provide attendees with knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute a fundraising special event.

Topics covered include: 

• Selecting an event
• Establishing a committee
• Event organization
• Setting an event timeline
• Securing sponsorships
• Publicity
• Event logistics.

Trainer: Michelle Crowe RitterLooking for a way to recession proof your business? Want to become a more effective sales professional as well as a trusted resource for your customers and potential clients? There was a time when the “hard close” was an acceptable sales method, but it isn't appropriate in the 21st Century. Today’s consumers and business owners rebel against that method.

Need to increase awareness of your organization? Want to spread the word about an upcoming event? Learning how to generate publicity can help you accomplish these objectives effectively, without spending a fortune.

Public Relations is becoming more and more important for success in today’s business environment. As a business owner, manager, or marketing professional, it is vital that you let prospective and current customers know about your products and services in a cost effective and efficient manner. This half-day seminar offers practical training for professionals who need to learn how to effectively generate publicity for their organizations.

Topics Covered Include:

Want to become a more effective sales professional as well as a trusted resource for your customers and potential clients? There was a time when the “hard close” was an acceptable sales method. Today’s consumers and business owners rebel against that method.

Every sales person, sales manager, and business owner should be familiar with a needs-based sales process that always puts the buyer first. Additionally, companies are working hard to hire and retain good employees. You should be able to “sell” your company to potential hires and communicate change to existing employees in a positive manner.

Learning Objectives