June 21, 2020 — As business owners, we have big goals and dreams. To build a team, to launch a new product, to craft a business that works for us vs us being a slave to it. Yet with all the noise of daily to-dos, the distraction of shiny objects, and the world telling us what we “should” be doing vs what we want to be doing it’s no wonder we stay stuck.
In this talk, Jocelyn will explore the habitual patterns that keep us stuck and self-sabotaging our success. You will learn how to determine what you really want in your business, how to chart a course to get there, how to stay laser-focussed, and, ultimately, create a business you love.

June 16, 2020 — Everyone is going digital, but sales don’t happen automatically. This talk shares the strategies and changes that you can implement to gain visibility, reach, and sales.

June 4, 2020 — What content and functionality gets the most use? What WordPress tools can help you add that content and functionality to your business online?
You’ll learn six things you can do immediately to better tell your business’s or organization’s story and share it online in ways using WordPress that attracts the customers you want to reach.
See and hear about the topics and formats that people want to find on your website – and which WordPress functionality and plugins to use to put your message in their hands. Examples will include tools for:
o Researching and writing topics efficiently
o Managing workflow and coordinating the work of internal and external contributors
o Setting up content to be found in search
o Social sharing
o Add powerful images to your content
o How to help customers contact you

May 30, 2020 — From high-level concepts like the development of systems and processes to detailed examples of how to harness the power of forms and Zapier to save hours of tedious work. You will leave this talk will inspire you to look at every task in your business and ask … can this be automated?

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May 30, 2020 — Are you working hard trying to grow your agency / freelance business but things just aren’t gaining momentum? Let’s look at seven steps to sustainability that I’ve learned in my time as the co-founder and CEO of a WordPress shop. We grew from our couches to a full crew to acquisition in just five short years. I’ll share these key concepts with you in hopes of helping you drive sales, improve process, and increase your margins. If you’re a project away from dusting off your resume to get a “real job” – attend this workshop to see if you can make impactful changes to keep your entrepreneurial dream alive!

May 30, 2020 — In this talk, Francesca will go over the basic sections of a business plan and show you some examples of how you can make one that represents you and your business.

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May 28, 2020 — It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in business for 5 days, 5 years or 15 years, how you present your business online matters. From your website, to your email to your social media, there are certain areas that you can’t neglect. Show prospective clients and referral partners that you’re professional and you take your business seriously – You Mean Business!

Covered:

Best Practices to create and maintain your online identity
Where you should spend your money and where you can save money with your business’s online identity
Tips to help others easily find your business online
Tips on what you’re doing that are hurting your business, so STOP it!

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May 1, 2020 — The need to have multiple streams of income and how to use what you already do and how to create other streams of income from it.

This talk will provide you with ideas and strategies to branch out and up in your current business or business you desire to create.

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April 26, 2020 — Michael gives some insights in his learnings of working on and with WordPress. With his 10 years of experience and countless finished projects expect some helpful inputs for your own business.

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April 19, 2020 — In this discussion we will discuss 7 tips to help increase visibility while launching your product or service. We’ll discuss strategies for increased visibility and conversions via social media.

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