In this session, we will explore the essential negotiation skills and strategies that are key for success. Whether you are an aspiring or current business owner or just navigating decisions and ...

A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

The purpose of this session is to help you understand how customer feedback can make your business stronger and more profitable. We will cover how to create a customer experience process. We’ll talk ...

At some point in the life of your business, you should begin the process of turning your business over to others. No one likes to think about death or taxes...or creating an exit plan. But failure to ...

It is very important that you understand the business you wish to start. Appraise your experience, likes and skills to determine if that business is a good fit. In this session, you will learn how to ...

Growth by duplication is taking your present business and duplicating it in other locations. It's also called a "cookie-cutter" approach because as with a cookie cutter, identical cookies can ...

Buying an existing business can offer advantages over organic expansion. In this session, you will learn how to evaluate the opportunities and risks associated with expansion through acquisition. In ...

In this session, we'll learn what business operations are and why they're important for your small business. By understanding these basics, you can keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.

Microfinance is the delivery of financial services in small amounts – mainly loans but increasingly savings and insurance – to entrepreneurs who typically do not have access to mainstream or ...

Nothing else matters if you can’t sell it. Marketing and sales drive the financial success of every business. In MOBI’s Sales and Marketing Badge Course, you develop the skills you need to build your ...

With top Silicon Valley employers like Apple, Meta, LinkedIn, and Google just a short drive from campus, Santa Clara University is perfectly situated to help students kick off their careers. In fact, ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024—Following an extensive national search, Santa Clara University Provost and Executive Vice President James M. Glaser announced that Kendra V. Sharp has been appointed ...