True influence is the everyday commerce of leadership, and at the heart of it all, it is all about relationships. Think about it…who are the people who have had the most impact and influence in your life? They may be teachers, parents, coaches, friends, or perhaps mentors who chose to invest in you in a way that left lasting influence. …
Authentic Communication in sales- Strategies for marketing a small business
Learn critical communication skills to build relationships with clients, not just complete a transaction In this Lunch & Learn, Barbara Dawson will cover critical communication skills which can help any business owner and their staff hone the skills that let your clients and potential clients know you are building a relationship not just completing a transaction. You will walk away …
Leadership Series: What type of leader are you?
This is the first in a six part monthly leadership series. The first one deals with what type of leader are you? What is it like to be on the other side of you and your leadership? Learn two tools that will help you understand how those you work and live with experience you on a regular basis. Learn where …
Monthly Startup Roundtable: Market Research
The Bioscience Center and Entrepreneur in Residence Sarah Boisvert are kicking off a year-long series of Startup Roundtables that provide practical, immediate solutions to challenges in attendee businesses. Starting Tuesday February 21 at 11:30 a.m., the 3rd Tuesday of each month will be dedicated to open discussion facilitated by Boisvert with occasional topic experts joining in on everything from financing …
Confident Pitching: How to Manage Mind and Body
This presentation will cover skills and tools for confident speaking and pitching, as viewed through the lens of our biology. Participants will gain: -An understanding of the nervous system’s role in anxiety -Tools to manage nerves -Skills to improve the efficacy and power of pitching -Information on improving our speaking voices and body language -How to bring more purpose and …
Why Market Discovery Comes Before Prototyping
Join local Entrepreneur Sarah Boisvert as she teaches “Why Market Discovery Comes Before Prototyping” Technologists cannot move from inventions to products without having a clear picture of the commercial picture. In this hopefully eye-opening discussion, you’ll see why your technology is only viable if it meets market need. We’ll discuss: – Why market discovery is so important – When to …
Be a better you- Hire a coach
3 coaches talk about their approaches to helping clients get to where they want to be and how coaching can help you achieve the things you aspire to. Entrepreneurs have a tendency to go through it alone and then get mixed results. Having a coach to help you navigate areas that are unfamiliar to you, or that you would like …
Intellectual Property (IP) Basics with The Texas Regional Office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Are you interested in learning about the intellectual property (IP) basics? Join us for a no cost interactive session with the USPTO The Texas Regional Office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving New Mexico will be in town for this very informative session. In this workshop, you will be provided an overview of the different types of IP …
New Collar Startup Evaluation Model
Utilize a new model to easily capture your startup’s competitive advantage About this event During this workshop, you’ll learn: – how to objectively capture market data – see how your business compares to entrenched competitors – score your company against your industry – see where you need to develop competitive advantage – establish a market strategy This is a …
Cybersecurity – How was I hacked and what should I do now?
This workshop will define various online threats, teach us ways to avoid them, & show us what to do if we are inadvertently attacked!