Small Business Center (SBC) at Isothermal Community College

The Small Business Center (SBC) at Isothermal Community College is a community-based provider of education and training, counseling, information, and referral for persons who are currently in business or those seeking to start a new business in Rutherford and/or Polk County.


Communicating Effectively in Today’s Workforce
Since our minds are constantly bombarded with facts, our ability to successfully communicate determines our ability to do well in our career.  Join us in a “lunch and learn” (11:30 am to 1:30 pm) by exploring some of the fundamental habits successful people cultivate in order to communicate confidently and effectively!  Why some communicate well while others cannot.  The many ways information is shared and developing your personal way of effectively communicating. 
Presenter:  Tim Dannelly    Fee:  $5.00 for materials 
Where: Isothermal Community College:  Communications Bldg,  Rm 108 | Date: May 8, 2008  | Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm 
Also Offered at: Isothermal Community College-Polk Campus   |  Date: May 9, 2008   |    Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm    

Salesmanship – The Power that Keeps America Moving
Tim Dannelly, author of “Selling The American Dream – How To Enjoy Making Your Living As A Sales Professional” believes selling is an art that is mastered by those who learn and put into practice certain principles.  Sales experience or not this seminar will help you in learning the reasons salespeople need to constantly learn sales techniques; the qualities of a professional salesperson; undeniable facts about sales calls; how to sell MORE with FEWER sales calls; and what to do when the customer says the price is too high.  This quick and powerful presentation should recharge your battery!  Presenter:  Tim Dannelly    Fee:  $5.00 for materials
Where: Isothermal Community College:  Communications Bldg, Rm 108 | Date: May 8, 2008  | Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Also Offered at: Isothermal Community College-Polk Campus   |  Date: June 5, 2008   |    Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm    

Practical Negotiation Skills
Do your clients want every product or service at your cost?  Are your vendors making unusual profits each time you purchase?  Have clients or employees ever threatened to take you to court?  Learn ways of negotiating with confidence and honor, and how to take control without becoming a controller.  Effective negotiation is a win-win for both parties.  Presenter:  Tim Dannelly    Fee:  $5.00 for materials
Where: Isothermal Community College:  Communications Bldg, Rm 108 | Date: May 15, 2008  | Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Also Offered at: Isothermal Community College-Polk Campus   |  Date: May 15, 2008   |    Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm    

Contact Dee Spurlin
dspurlin@isothermal.edu
(828) 286-3636, ext. 229

 

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