Building Toward Sustainability - The Evolution of Northern Initiatives
Building Toward Sustainability: The Evolution of Northern Initiatives
"In 1997, a defining event altered the course for Northern Initiatives, a regional economic development organization serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The nonprofit received one of the first program related investments (PRIs) issued by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Both organizations were exploring whether a significant injection of funds could lead toward higher production levels, greater achievement of mission, regional market reach, and long-term growth and sustainability." Click here for entire article....
There are a variety of options for financing a small business - most are worth pursuing but a few require careful consideration. In this session we explore traditional and alternative financing options and provide guidance to help you fully prepare for a loan request from a lending entity.
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* Financing options to be wary of * Financing options to research and consider * How to prepare for a loan request * What Lenders expect from their Borrowers * Resources available to entrepreneurs
Video: Using Social Networking to Build Your Business
Social media sources like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are fundamentally changing the way businesses and consumers behave, connecting hundreds of millions of people with instant communication. Social media communications can either help or hurt branding, reinforcing the need for consistent and concise messaging across all communications.
View the video which discusses Social Networking topics:
Introduction to social media channels and why it works
How to use social media for your business
Utilize social media to strengthen your brand and reach new markets
Resources for getting started
Video brought to you through the Wake Up Call Workshop Series, a collaboration between Northern Initiatives and Lake Superior Community Partnership.
For many of our organizations, our employees are our greatest resource and our greatest expense. In today's competitive environment, managing productivity is essential to business growth and survival. Improving productivity is more than just a matter of working faster - it is about accomplishing better results with limited resources.
View the video to learn techniques and strategies for maximizing the productivity of your workforce.
Implement a clear strategic direction for your organization.
Align your organizational strategies and your people.
Set expectations and goals that drive performance.
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