The Business Growth and Solutions Group© (BGSG), gives you the leverage needed to succeed. This all volunteer group of business professionals are focused on helping small businesses thrive by providing a diverse network of experienced professionals give advice; training and support when you need it most, empowering the new entrepreneur and enriching our community.

Free Training Classes

This has been an exciting first season for the BGSG.  With your generous participation, attendance is growing.  In just a few short months, BGSG is achieving its goal of giving back to the business community in unique and profitable ways.  Feedback from members has been positive and encouraging.

To continue our journey, BGSG will offer in 2010 a continuous series of free training classes each month, directed towards small businesses and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Location and times are to be determined.  Some classes may require a small materials fee.

2010 Training Classes

  • Power Negotiations 1 – Getting To What You Want
  • How to Pay Less Tax
  • How to Write Your Own Contract
  • Using LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, and other Internet engines
  • Power Negotiations 2 – How To Play Hardball
  • How to Create a Powerful Website
  • Insurance: Is it really necessary?
  • How to Franchise Your Business
  • How to Manage Multiple Projects

More classes may be added as time permits and suggestions looked at.  Please check back often to find out times and locations.

If you have any requests, suggestions, or would like to know more, please contact Ralph Jackson.