MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Sales Basics Workshop - Harper College SBDC
Start: 2016-03-30T14:00+00:00
End: 2016-03-30T16:00+00:00
Location: Illinois SBDC at Harper College

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This calendar includes Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative events, as well as business workshops from local business organizations. For more information on an event, contact the Village of Mount Prospect Economic Development Division, 847-818-5328.

Sales Basics Workshop - Harper College SBDC

Date: 03/30/2016 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 03/30/2016 9:00 AM 03/30/2016 11:00 AM
Location: Illinois SBDC at Harper College
650 E. Higgins Road, Suite 18N
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

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The ability to sell a business' product or service effectively is key to its success.
Strong selling skills are key. But Sales isn't rocket science! You can do this! Learn the basics of consultative selling. It's not pushy or annoying. It is need-based, conversational and will be welcomed by your prospects.

Topics include:
• Preparation
• Presentation
• Objections
• Closing

Role-playing exercises will also be offered to help you experience different sales scenarios.
Instructor Dennis LaPorta of Sales Planning Services, LLC will discuss ways to make the sales process more effective and more enjoyable.

To register for this free seminar please email sbdc@harpercollege.edu.
Please include: First and last name, phone number and class name.

Learn of more upcoming Illinois Small Business Development Center Workshops at Harper College by visiting their website. All events are are located at Harper Professional Center in Schaumburg.

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Past Events:

June 24 2024 - Small Business Funding Options

Discover the many aspects of obtaining funding for existing or start-up businesses.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, this program will help you understand funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Join us to learn about:

Funding sources and how to access these sources.
Requirements for obtaining funding.
Advantages and disadvantages of different funding sources.

Additionally, we will present the fundamentals of a business plan and financial projections. Business mentoring from SCORE members will be available after the event.

Presented in partnership with the Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative (MPEI) and SCORE.

February 7 2024 - Panel Discussion

Past Events

MPEI Panel Discussion | February 7, 2024

Three industry experts answer questions and provide tips on business finances, business planning, and marketing/social media for your business. Following the panel, hear from SCORE Mentors and the Village and Library on resources offered to businesses right here in Mount Prospect.

Panel topics were selected based on survey feedback from Mount Prospect businesses. Presenters include:
- Richard Sassan, B & E Accounting & Tax CPA P.C.
- Bill Knee, The Knee Law Firm, LLC
- Lauren Schaff, Business & Marketing Strategist
-Mark Lieberman, SCORE Representative

View Slides from the Presentation