Join us this BBC Friday where David Franklin leads us in PART II of “Creating the Business You Want”

Last time David introduced some practical business building skills for generating good questions to catalyze growth and stay focused on the “big picture.”

In this hands-on session, David will continue the discussion on the experiential components of being a successful entrepreneur:

• Buidling on your business’ strengths through asking the right questions
• Moving towards your potential instead of staying stuck in problem-solving mode
• Setting clear goals to ensure accountability and success

You’ll leave the session with:

• Clarity around how to take your business to the next level
• Tools for engaging your employees and customers in helping your business thrive
• Strategies for creating more collaboration and teamwork in your business

With 20 years in the field, David Franklin has vast experience in teaching, facilitating, and coaching hundreds of people in seminars, groups, and private sessions. David holds a Masters Degree from LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University in Organizational Systems: Leadership and Organizational Development and brings twenty-five years of combined experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, manager, administrator, and employee to lead from experience in his work with clients (DavidFranklin.org).

So, invite your friends and associates to join us for this exciting time … and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC @ OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Avenue N, Bainbridge Island, Upstairs At the Pavilion

7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – “Creating The Business You Want- PART II” w/David Franklin
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

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BBC2 The Evening Edition! This Thursday, June 6th, 6:00-7:30. What happens after the elevator speech? Mary Anne Moorman, aka Auntmama, professional storyteller and seasoned management consultant, will take you to the second level of telling the story: “The Appointment.” Join the denizens of BBC2 this Thursday for a nocturnal journey into the outer limits of business “edutainment” and fun. (Questions? Contact BBC2 Host Brian Creamer at [email protected])

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BBC Regulars Upcoming Events

June – OfficeXpats Tuesday@Noon Workshop – “The Self Publishing workshop returns!“ (noon-1:00)
Still Three Sessions to go! Now more than ever, it’s within anyone’s reach to write, produce, and publish a book, and it turns out to be a great way to build your business and your credibility as an independent professional. You may already have the content for an inexpensive or free 100-page book, and it just needs some strategic morphing. With self-publishing (also called “alternative” or “independent” publishing), the author is responsible for the entire process, including design (cover/interior), formats, price, distribution, marketing and PR. Authors can do it all themselves or outsource all or part of the process. In this workshop series, Randy Kuckuck, founder of PublishNext, along with some of the company’s editorial and design experts return to help us explore how small businesses can navigate some of the choices and issues. Xpat regulars Dave Kragen, Izzy Sanchez, and Annette Walker will also contribute. Session II, June 11, 12-1 pm: The economics of publishing your book. Session III, June 18, 12-1 pm: Designing a book to be your best advertising piece. Session IV, June 25, 12-1 pm: The submission process, and marketing your book. (officexpats.com/self-publishing-for-revenue-and-business-building/)

June – NEW OfficeXpats Tuesday Afternoon Workshops – “Learn social media marketing in a collaborative hands-on and actions-based class.” Classes run from 1:30-2:45. Cost: $95 ($80 for OfficeXpats members). June 4: Create a simple social media plan for the month. June  11: Platform rules about branding. June 18: Create a framework for an engagement “voice” or personality. June 25: Measurement tools. (officexpats.com/hands-on-social-media-marketing/)

Bainbridge Chamber 2013 Grand Old Fourth coming soon to a local street new you (if you live near Winslow Way that is). Booths still available but going fast. Volunteers still needed. Parade space still available. See  bainbridgechamber.com/default.aspx?ID=47  for more info and updates.

Accelerate Kitsap (XLR8): If you know of any new businesses, “start-ups” or businesses in a growth transition, for profit or non-profit, don’t forget to tell them about the Accelerate Kitsap Business Mentoring program. See acceleratekitsap.org for details. BBC, the Chamber, OfficeXpats, and Accelerate Kitsap are all local business support partners here in the West Sound. Contact Ken Sethney (ken.sethney@gmailcom) or Dave Kragen ([email protected]) if you have specific questions. Thank you.

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