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Lunch, Learn and Launch: Mobile Technology Made Simple

Come to the Small Business Development Center's free lunchtime seminar series on December 3rd, 12:15 pm at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett St, Medford. This month,

• Learn how to take payments, invoice customers, and make deposits from mobile services
  

• Increase productivity by getting work done more accurately and efficiently

• Manage the HUGE amount of instant data and become less overwhelmed

The speakers are Frank Brannen and Lani McClure.

Frank is the business development manager and Lani is the sales manager for U.S. Cellular in Medford. They also teach local business owners how to mobilize their businesses through mobile invoicing and Square along with many other cutting-edge technologies. Their goal is for entrepreneurs to fully utilize mobile technology that cuts down on administration tasks, that increases work balance, and is ultimately more fun.

Register

The SOU Small Business Development Center (SOU SBDC) provides in-depth, confidential, one-on-one guidance to businesses and prospective entrepreneurs at no fee. They can help you gather information and evaluate, plan, and create systems for your business that lead to greater profit, job creation, and job retention.

Call 541.552.8300 for more information 

Check out this new video for Techtoberfest that is coming up on October 10th in Ashland, hosted by the Sustainable Valley Technology Group.  What can be better than a combination of innovation, business, music and beer!  There's more info at http://www.techtoberfest.org/

Lunch, Learn and Launch: Essential Selling Skills for the Non-Salesperson

Come to the Small Business Development Center's free lunchtime seminar series on September 17, 12:15 pm at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett St, Medford. This month, learn to

• Create sales presentations that are focused on the customer benefits, not just a "canned" pitch
  

• Learn how to listen, acknowledge, and then overcome objections
  

• Identify "suspects" and "prospects"

The speaker is Jack Vitacco.

Prior to being the director of the SOU SBDC, Jack was an account representative for 3M Corp. for 20 years, and an independent manufacturers' representative for 12 years. Jack assisted wholesale distribution businesses to increase market share, develop sales personnel, implement effective product knowledge and presentation skills, and management of profit.

Register

The SOU Small Business Development Center (SOU SBDC) provides in-depth, confidential, one-on-one guidance to businesses and prospective entrepreneurs at no fee. They can help you gather information and evaluate, plan, and create systems for your business that lead to greater profit, job creation, and job retention.

Call 541.552.8300 for more information 

or Visit the Website 

RECONNECTIVE HEALING 

With Guest Speaker

ALLOU GUTHMILLER

Exploring The New Frequencies of Healing

The Reconnective Principle is Simple and the Outcome is Revolutionary:

There is a healing power that transcends the limitations of human ability and imagination. By opening to it, without preconceived agendas, we are able to restore balance and harmony in our lives and, as such, transform our bodies, hearts, minds, and soul in ways that otherwise may seem impossible.

Check out: TheReconnection.com

Saturday, August 8 - 7pm

Anjou Club Apartments - Club House

100 N. Pacific Hwy - Talent - Oregon - 97501

To register and for more information please contact:

Pia Andersen : piandersen2012@gmail.com or call 541-890-3011

When:  Session One   3-5 pm,

              Session Two:  6-8pm

Where:  Jackson County Library in the Adams Room

What is a Beauty Boot Camp?

It is 90 minutes of pampering for you and two friends; we will make you LOOK AND FEEL FABULOUS.  You will experience a luxurious anti-aging facial treatment, sample all of the newest cosmetics, have kissable lips and soft, ageless hands are just some of the treatments you will experience

Cost:

It is a complimentary service, because we believe in relationship marketing not advertising for a business.  No purchase is necessary, but having fun is!!!

Please register by texting or emailing Kristie at 530.340.1161 

All products will be BeautiControl to learn more about our products please go to my website

www.beautipage.com/kristieballestin

The Small Business Development Center sponsors monthly lunchtime seminars and this month the topic is "Recordkeeping and Taxes."

• Get your tax questions answered
• Learn what to save to pay taxes on time
• Understand what the IRS looks for when reviewing tax returns
  

When: Thursday, March 19
Where: RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett St, Medford
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Cost: FREE

The speaker is Patrick Hurley, who was an IRS agent for 14 years and has been in his own practice since 1982. His specialty is the preparation of individual and business income tax returns and represents individuals before the IRS. Hurley Tax Services was selected for the 2014 best of Medford Award in the Tax Return Preparation category.   .

Hey, everyone, I just listened to Teri talking about WESO and the Showcase on Jefferson Public Radio this AM. Listen to the podcast. 

It's short, about 20 min., so check it out. She talks about our mission, history, and, of course, our rapidly approaching Women Entrepreneurs Showcase on Mar. 12. Plus she featured our other upcoming meetings.

Teri shared the time with Laura O'Bryon, Executive Director of Community Works Dunn House Shelter. As you may already know, the Showcase will benefit their organization as well as combining a trade show with a networking and educational event for entrepreneurs. 

The Small Business Development Center sponsors monthly lunchtime seminars and this month the topic is "Harnessing the Power of Twitter."

• Learn how to create messages that get your business to stand out
  
• Understand the best uses for hashtags, handles, hat-tips & images
  
• Decide if Twitter is worth your precious time
  

When: Thurs. February 19
Where: RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett St, Medford
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Cost: FREE

The speaker is Dr. Donnie Maclurcan. He is an Affiliate Professor in Social Science at SOU and a passionate advocate for all things not-for-profit.  Twitter has been a crucial tool for Donnie as a social entrepreneur and as co- founder of Project Australia, The Post Growth Institute,  Free Money Day, the (en)Rich List, and Cascades Hub.

Call 541-552-8300 or visit the Small Business Development Center website at www.sou.edu/sbdc for more info.

The SOU School of Business cooperates with local agencies and businesses to provide a wide variety of opportunities for students to gain real-world experience. Learn how your organization can benefit from using student interns and how students can benefit from your knowledge and experience. Jane Picknell, Internship Coordinator, will show you how to make the right connections to access our future business leaders.

You'll learn:

• How to get a student intern
• What student interns can do for your business
• Create a "win-win" experience

When: Thurs. January 15
Where: RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S. Bartlett, Medford
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Cost: FREE

Bring your own Lunch, Learn & Launch!

For more info or to register:  https://clients.bizcenter.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=91340042