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Event Takeaways – Highlighting 4 from Strategies To Maximize Valuation

Posted on March 7th, 2022
Posted in Blog, Past Programs

Better Leaders are Better Listeners

Posted on January 15th, 2021

We have all heard that communication is key, but how many of us truly believe we’re good at it? Not only do we live in an often polarized society, but the ways we communicate are different in the digital age…. Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged active listening, communication tips, emotional intelligence, listening skills, peer groups, tough conversations
communication tips

Why Your Business Needs Security Awareness Training

Posted on August 26th, 2020

The way we work is changing all the time, and maintaining robust data security practices is vital. But your biggest threat may be your own employees; 90% of security breaches involve employee error, costing businesses an average of $3.86 million… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged security awareness training, small business cybersecurity

The 10 Words That Can Jumpstart Innovation

Posted on November 19th, 2019

“Some people see the future and see a threat. Innovators see the same future and see an opportunity.” These are the words of Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert Jim Carroll. For 20 years, Carroll has been studying what makes companies… Read more→

Posted in Blog, EFBC 25th Anniversary, Past ProgramsTagged future of business, future of small business, futurist, Innovation
Futurist Jim Carroll

The Cold Calling Guide from Sellemental

Posted on December 11th, 2018

Matthew Lampros, the Founder of Sellemental, shared his proven methods for successful cold calling and appointment setting with the CFBC community. We learned how to achieve: 4 appointments per hour of calling 20% pick up rate (PUR) 80% yes rate… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged cold calling, customer success, lead generation, sales, sales leadership, sales training

Creating a Resilient Workforce

Posted on November 13th, 2018

Compare the life of a business leader today to what it was like 20 years ago. Are things more or less complicated? Is hiring more or less difficult? Is there more or less competition? No one is immune from challenges… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged determination, GRIT, growth, motivation, resilience, work ethic

The Impact of Sales Leadership and Priorities for Accelerated Growth

Posted on June 5th, 2018

Building a resilient salesforce is harder than ever. Having an appealing job opportunity with a rockstar culture and team are required to land the most desired candidates. In this article, we’ve summarized tips on recruiting top talent and the importance… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged performance management, sales leadership, sales training, small business

Growing Your Business with Shared Experiences

Posted on May 16th, 2018

Paul Spiegelman started his career as a bootstrap entrepreneur. What began as a business operating out of his garage grew to become BerylHealth, a customer call center with $40 million in annual revenue. Their claim to fame? The culture. Culture… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Emotional Intelligence, Past ProgramsTagged business values, culture, Entrepreneurs, leadership, Small Giants

Building a Family Business Philosophy

Posted on May 1st, 2018

At the Entrepreneur and Family Business Council, we define a family business differently. The way we see it, your employees, partners and investors in one way or another are family. Your business is also a significant family asset. Now more… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged business curriculum, Business Families, Business Families Foundation, Family Business 101, family business philosophy, Family Charter
Roots family business education

Concepts of Lean

Posted on March 20th, 2018

Education is about why we do something. Training is where you learn how to do something. Illinois BIS is an organization committed to helping Illinois businesses thrive. Michael Pop, senior consultant at Illinois BIS, shares the Lean principles he helps… Read more→

Posted in Blog, Past ProgramsTagged illinois BIS, Lean, lean manufacturing, six sigma

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