How to Be Pitch Perfect...and Grow Your Business

Can you describe your business in just a few sentences?  Is it a catchy description, making people want to know more?

I read a great article on LinkedIn Pulse:  How to Present the Perfect Pitch .  One of the Sharks form Shark Tank gives some practical tips, like keep it simple, keep it lively, and be prepared.  Looking for more?  Need some help with what to do once you have perfected your pitch?  We have a great class beginning Tuesday, November 3 at Cockeysville Middle School:  Sales: Improve Your Skills to Grow Your Business (CRN 72466).  It meets form 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 11/3 and 11/10.  For more information, click here.  Space is limited!

Want to Learn About Voice-Overs?

CRN 72317 Introduction to Voice-overs.  To register, click here.

All About Business Plans

Starting a Business? Learn what it takes to create a customized business plan to help you build and manage the business you want.  Taught by an experienced business professional.  Still a few seats open for a class beginning Thursday 10/22 at CCBC Hunt Valley (CRN 72308); register here or call 443-840-4700 for more information.

Local Food Start-Ups: This is For You!

A question we get from food business start-ups:  where can I find commercial kitchen space to launch my bakery/catering/product business?  We have owners and operators in our classes, learning some business basics (sales, marketing, finance, management), but they often have a hard time finding space.  Well, there will soon be an answer!  Reported by the Baltimore Business Journal Morning Edition, construction for B-More kitchen has begun. According to the article, B-more Kitchen will have four parts: a commissary kitchen, catering division, distribution partnerships and small venture capital fund for the startups that need early-stage investing.  Read the article here.  It is so exciting to know that there will now be local support to help you grow your start-up!

Are You Ready for an Encore Career?

To many people, the idea of retiring at 65 is not part of the plan.  More boomers are looking at life after 50 as a time to do what they want, to make a contribution to society.  According to Forbes, more than 4.5 million people between 50 and 70 are doing just this.  As an entrepreneur, you can use the professional and interpersonal skills you've gained during your first career in as an entrepreneur?  We have many classes in our Small Business & Entrepreneurship program that can help guide you along your journey.
Check out what we have to offer -- here is a link to an online catalog. 

Ready to Start a Business?

Why not start out on the right foot, and avoid potential pitfalls.  Learn from seasoned professionals about the types of business entities, marketing, sales, business plans, and more.

Our next session begins Wednesday evening, October 14 at Parkville High School (CRN 71475).  To register, click here.

Need Help Networking?

Uncomfortable at networking events?  Need an elevator pitch?  How do you find networking events to attend?  Does it get easier with practice? Join us and learn this, and more!

How to Network Like a Pro (CRN 72483), beginning Monday evening, October 12 at the Essex campus.  To register, click here.