GROWING A PROSPEROUS MT BUSINESS IN A TOUGH ECONOMY
(Building a Successful Practice)
1/2 day Workshop Saturday June 27th, 2009
9 am - 12:30 pm (Morning session)

ALL LEVELS

Approved for 1.5 Secondary credits (MTAM) and 5 compentency credits (NHPC - when taken with the morning business session as well).

This MORNING seminar and the AFTERNOON Business Seminar (Business 101 and Increasing the Health of Your Business) can be taken separately for $100 each or attend the whole day for $25 off the final cost!

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Course information (Theory hrs: 3)
As conditions tighten during our current economic crisis, many practices will feel the pinch. Some may suffer through the overall hardships. Several practices will not survive! Conditions may be beyond your control, but your reaction and planning can overcome almost any hardship. The answers are surprisingly simple; common sense and an eye for detail will pull you through. Many aspects will be explored, and tips presented to stay viable and strong. Don’t fail; prosper by staying in control of your destiny by being prepared!

Prerequisites
n/a

Learning Outcomes

Review of the current economic conditions. How did we get here?
Examples of failures and successes…what makes them different?
The outlook in short and long term conditions.
What are the pitfalls?
Steps to survive.
Increasing your revenues.
Managing cash flow.
Adapting your services to meet needs of current and new clients.
Identify new services, cost benefit, return on investment.
Presenting a value image to the consumer.
Trimming unnecessary expenses.
Maximize value, minimize waste and overlap.
Financing options.
Promotion and advertising in a tight budget.
Staying positive, and presenting a winning attitude.

About the Instructor
David R. Dirks
Over 33 years of successful business experience. Specific expertise in marketing and business planning and development. Instructor at WCRMT since 1997. Facilitator at University of Winnipeg, Business Development Bank of Canada, RRCC, St James-Assiniboia School Division, River East Transcona School Division. A seasoned business professional, consultant and entrepreneur who has launched businesses in consulting, training, property management, regional management and operations.

Registration

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REGISTRATION FORMS
Click on the following link that pertains to your status in relation to Wellington College to download a registration form:

Alumni
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WCRMT Student (with credit)
WCRMT Student (no credit)

The registration forms are in pdf. format. They may be completed online and submitted via email, or printed out and mailed in, dropped off, or faxed.

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Contact
Contact Leanne Scatliff, Conference Coordinator if you have any questions or concerns.

Payment must be made within 24 hours of submitting the registration form in order to reserve your space.

Spaces limited!!

Payment is available via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cash, Personal or Business Cheque.

Payments can be made in person, via fax, email, over the phone, or through the mail.

Your receipt and confirmation will be mailed to you upon receiving your registration. NSF payments will be charged a $20 fee.

CANCELLATIONS
There will be a $50 processing fee for any cancellation prior to May 25th, 2009. After May 25th, 2009, there will be a $100 charge (or %50 of your conference fee - whichever is less).
NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CONFERENCE.