What is glossophobia??

An estimated 74% of people have a fear of public speaking (glossophobia) and want to improve their abilities and conquer their anxieties.  Some tips--focus on the content, keep in mind that you do know what you are talking about, and it's normal not to be perfect!

For more practice and tips, join us for Speaking in Public, Monday evenings from June 12 through June 26, at CCBC Hunt Valley. 

For more information, click here.

Need help with public speaking?

We all would like to be better speakers.  Part of this includes being a better speech writer.  Why not find someone who does this well, and emulate them?  I read an interesting article, How to Write a Speech Like Abe Lincoln Did. Abe knew that a speech did not have to be long to be effective--just take a look at the Gettysburg Address-it was less than 300 hundred words. Sometimes it's best to keep it short in order to keep your audience's attention.

Another option is to take a class. Learn to develop skills that can be used to make presentations with confidence, poise, and enthusiasm at our Speaking in Public class. The next class will be held Monday evenings June 12-26, at the Hunt Valley Center (CRN 41044). To register, click here.

It's National Small Business Week!

Hats off to all you entrepreneurs and small business owners!  Did you know that 2 out of 3 new jobs in the US are created by small businesses, and that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business? There are lots of resources available for entrepreneurs and small business owners--and CCBC is one of them.  Check out our summer class offerings, and help grow and expand your business (or, get started!) and help grow your local community!

How can LinkedIn help you grow your business?

There are over 400 million people in the LinkedIn network.  Learn how making connections with relevant people can help your business grow, and how to integrate the site into your marketing strategy. Our next class meets in the evenings at CCBC Hunt Valley on April 27 and May 4. For more information, click here.

Spring Start-Up!

According to the Small Business Administration, companies with less than 5 employees make up 62% of all businesses in the U.S. Why not be one of them?? 

Now is a great time to jump start your business! Wondering how to get started? Join us for “How to Start and Manage Your Own Small Business,” meeting Wednesday evenings at the Hunt Valley Center, 4/26-5/17. Lean from an experienced entrepreneur what steps you need to take to get things going! 


                                                                                 For more information, click here.

Thinking about taking part in the gig economy?

We know that jobs and the labor market are changing, with more people doing temp positions, working as freelancers and contractors instead of in a permanent job. Here are 10 jobs with the largest growth projections that can be done part-time, on a freelance basis, as found on MSN money:

1. Interpreter/translator
2. Web developer
3. Occupational therapist
4. Delivery truck driver
5. Multimedia artist
6. Carpenter
7. Broadcast and sound engineer technician
8. Accountant
9. Management analyst
10. Software developer

How to market St. Patrick's Day...beyond the green beer

St. Patrick's Day gets a lot of media attention and is very popular, so why not take advantage of a great marketing moment? Here are some ways to take advantage of the holiday:

1. Share information about the holiday with your customers.
2. Add some green to your displays.
3. Offer sales, discounts, or specials for people wearing green.
4. Hold a "lucky" contest, and create your own "luck o'the Irish."
5. Use St. Patty hashtags.

Click here for Candeo's full list of ideas!   

Erin go bragh!