Upcoming Spring Branch Business Forums:

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jackbarryphoto"Differentiation: Why Should I Buy From You?" with Guest Speaker Jack Barry III

When: Thursday, March 1, 2012 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Korean Community Center

1809 Hollister Rd.

Houston, TX 77080 (Hollister at Long Point)

Jack Barry III will speak on these key points: the unique way your company does business, what attracts customers to your business, what serves as barriers to entry for the competition. Register a First Time Guest and their lunch is on us! Click here to Register.

To learn more about Jack Barry III, click here.

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mikecampbell"The 5 Keys to Leading a Successful Business" with Guest Speaker Mike Campbell

When: Thursday, April 5, 2012 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Korean Community Center

1809 Hollister Rd.

Houston, TX 77080 (Hollister at Long Point)

Mike Campbell will show the 5 Keys to Leading a Successful Business: Values - "what is important", Attitude - "what do people see", Plan - "how will I get there", Execution - "do I have the discipline", People - "do I have the right people to build my business". The presentation will be followed by a time for networking. Register a First Time Guest and their lunch is on us! Click here to Register.

To learn more about Mike Campbell, click here.



eddyseng“Money Management and Profitability” with Guest Speaker Eddy Seng

When: Thursday, May 3, 2012 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Korean Community Center

1809 Hollister Rd.

Houston, TX 77080 (Hollister at Long Point)

Eddy Seng will discuss: Financial Management & Profitability, Tips on how to read and interpret financial statements and utilized financial tools to: Better understand your business, Detect signs of trouble, Plan for profitability and achieve your business goals. The presentation will be followed by a time for networking. Register a First Time Guest and their lunch is on us! Click Here to Register.



Past Forums

"Marketing and Customer Acquisition" with Guest Speaker Jim Rohr

Jim Rohr discussed: what marketing is, knowing your target customer, customer awareness, and customer interest and preference. This presentation was followed by a time for networking.

To learn more about Jim Rohr, click here.



"A Business Idea Isn't Necessarily a Market Opportunity" with Guest Speaker Steve Ferguson

Steve Ferguson discussed: why most business ideas are not viable business opportunities, the difference between and idea and an opportunity, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to evaluate opportunities through the questions you should ask.

To learn more about Steve Ferguson, Ph.D., click here.


"The Keys to a Successful Business" with Guest Speaker Jack Barry III

Jack Barry III covered: why businesses succeed or fail, how to plan for success, position your business for success, and execute your plan to meet specific success driven goals. This presentation was followed by time business owners to network.

To learn more about Jack Barry III, click here.

Or, to visit Jack Barry III's website, click here


"Creating and Sustaining Market Dominance" with Guest Speaker Richard Tyler

The Spring Branch Business Forum is a gathering of local business owners who come together to network, and learn about topics that will help their business. Richard Tyler's presentation over "Creating and Sustaining Market Dominance" covered the following: 3 Skills Required for Market Dominance; How Small Companies Can Become Market Dominant; How to Identify Constantly Missed Market Opportunities; Changing the Way Your Customers See You and Your Product; How to Create Opportunities Where Others See Obstacles; Keys to Creating a Revenue Generating Culture. The presentation was followed by time for business owners to network.

For more information about Richard Tyler, click here.

Or, to visit Richard Tyler's website, click here.


"Fix Your Follow-Up" with Jack Barry IV

PEOPLE BUY WHEN THEY'RE READY TO BUY! "WILL YOU BE THERE?"
Will you be ready to capture the sale or will you let those buyers slip past and into competitors' hands?
Learn from an expert how to "FIX YOUR FOLLOW UP" so you'll never again have to worry about
missed opportunities!
Guest Speaker Jack Barry IV has over 15 years’ experience driving revenue growth, lead generation and
strategic online visibility across a variety of industries and organizations. He provides a unique blend of
experience with growing businesses, sales, offline marketing, online marketing and technology.

 


Marketing for Growth: "What is marketing and how can it help me sell more?

When: Thursday, March 10 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

The first Newspring business forum was a huge success.  Jim Rohr delivered a presentation to over twenty small business owners which were able to collaborate through a breakout session following lunch.  Special thanks to Bank of America for helping facilitate the first business roundtable.

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Marketing for Growth presentation:

Helpful links:

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Dr. Ralph F. Wilson - Internet marketing ebooks

Generic Faith-based Business Plan - ebook by Jim Rohr

Crisis Cash Management - "Saving your business when time is running out" by Jim Rohr