Business storytelling that people remember. What are the necessary components of your story that people won’t forget? What do people need to hear before they can consider your offer?
This topic is SO BBC: telling one’s story, one’s business entrepreneurial tale, one’s life narrative, how one got to where they are, where they’re going. “Not just what you do businesswise, but who you are that does it, and the business wisdom you’ve learned along the way.”
Messaging Frameworks: Leslie will describe and show examples of how messaging frameworks can help organize the story bits that illustrate the value your products or services offer.
Leslie Schneider is co-owner of OfficeXpats, and a marketing and communications specialist. She’s worked with start-ups and software giants offering marketing strategy, messaging, collateral design, and training development. Leslie offers her writing and marketing strategy consulting to businesses in Kitsap County and beyond! (Contact: leslie
Be there, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, as serial entrepreneurs, we’re all business wise!
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 – “Business Storytelling” w/ Leslie Schneider
8:30-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting
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ALERT! Agate Pass Bridge Closure February 9th – 28th ALERT! M-F 8:45AM to 3:00PM, weekends 7:45-3:00 wsdot.wa.gov/News/2015/01/21_AgatePassBridgeCleaning.htm____________________________________________________________________
More BBC Regulars Really Exciting Upcoming Events!
OfficeXpats NEW Tues@Noon Workshops, now bigger and better than ever, 1+1/2 hours of in-depth analysis, business education, and fun! Feb 3rd, MARKETING: Business storytelling that people remember, w/ Leslie Schneider. Feb 10th, FINANCE: Tax Requirements for the Business Owner, w/ Rebecca Villareal (nwbtc.com). Feb 17th, BUSINESS SOFTWARE: PowerPoint for Business Pitches, w/ Mickey Molnaire. Feb 24th, CLOUD COMPUTING: Building social media platforms for business, w/ Jeff Hora (socialsapiens.net). Register and info at officexpats.com/
5 February, Thursday, OfficeXpats “Eye On Your Business” Salon: Follow The Money. Bring your financial statements for the month (the profit and loss report) and compare the Key Performance Indicators for your business with goals and previous months. FEBRUARY TOPIC: Where are the leaks? Facilitated by Rebecca Villareal. Save the date for future 1st Thursdays (March 5, April 2). Register at officexpats.com/business-salons.
Starting SOON – “Mastermind Group” led by BBC Founding Member & Leader Alyse McConnell! From “day one” OfficeXpats has looked forward to the time when we could sponsor a “mastermind” group. What is a Mastermind Group? They’ve been around for decades, a way to offer a committed group of business owners or professionals support and personal / professional growth, as well as to achieve specific goals and overall success. Activities of Mastermind Groups usually include brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support. Updates, cost, and registration at officexpats.com/mastermind-group/.
Check out visitbainbridge.com! The new Bainbridge Chamber Visitor Information website is up and running, developed by Spiderlilly Web Design. Feedback welcome, so send your ideas and input to BBC Regular and webmaster Brian Creamer at spiderlilyweb.com.
February 19th, Westsound Business Exop: Thursday, B2B 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Open to the Public (Free Admission) 2:00 – 7:00 PM Sign up at http://bit.ly/1yOy9VT or call 360-394-5638. Stop by the Bainbridge Island Chamber booth and say hi!
BBC on Facebook: Alice David has kindly set up a BBC Facebook destination. Take a look: facebook.com/pages/Bainbridge-Business-Connection – friend, post, share, bake, blog, barbecue. We all love you Alice – stay strong! (Alice David support community: Caring Bridge)
REMINDER for BBC Regular Members: Open/Public BBC Regulars Business Info & Contact List for single page referral sheet and BBC website Members List. As BBC Regular Members, you can have your business and contact info available for the BBC community and on the BBC website. Follow link (form courtesy of Annette Walker) and fill out BBC Regulars Member List contact info: http://bit.ly/1mZGKfR.
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