The Entrepreneurial Center is happy to offer the following spring workshops:

Finding Your (Business) Match

Have you always wanted to work for yourself in a job that fits who you are?  Do you have lots of business ideas but can't decide which one makes sense for you? 

Part 1: Thursday, May 8, 2008  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Part 2: Thursday, May 15, 2008  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm  

Cost:  $50

  Ron Clinton, Career Counselor has a 30-year history in career counseling, Ron joined the staff of the Center for Professional Development in 1998. He has a master's degree in educational research and psychological testing and certification in guidance and psychological services. He maintains a special interest in assessment of individual talents and inclinations as they relate to choosing career and life activities.  

Is Self- Employment for Me? 

With Sharif Erik-Soussi, MBA you will: Explore the impact of self-employment on your your personal and family life.  Measure your potential for successful business ownership.  Evaluate your business plan and skills.  Develop action steps to grow your business.  This two-part self-assessment workshop is a prerequisite to Comprehensive Small Business Training.  

Part 1 & 2: Saturday, May 10, 2008 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (Lunch break 11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

Cost:  $35

 

From Conflict to Collaboration: Key Negotiation Skills for Successful Business Owners

· Identify your conflict attitude · An introduction to interest based bargaining  · Separate the people from the problem  · What do you want?  · What do you need?  · Creating multiple solutions

Part 1:  Monday, May 12, 2008 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm
Part 2:  Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm               

Cost:  $50

  Instructor Rachel S. Garron, J.D. of Inspired Strategies, LLC has over twenty years' experience helping individuals and families prevent, manage and resolve conflict in divorce, parenting, remarraieage and other life transitions.  Let Rachel and her L.E.A.P. strategy help you become a confident conflict manager.  

 

Communicating with Confidence 

Learn how to be more confident, prepared and relaxed.   Understand how to use your voice, body language, and word choice to successfully communicate your thoughts and ideas.  Apply your new skills in one-on-one conversations, small group settings, and formal business meetings or presentations.  Discover strategies to think on your feet, handle difficult questions, and plan for the unexpected.  This will be an interactive seminar using instructor presentation, group discussion, demonstrations, and role-play scenarios.

Thursday, May 15 pm  6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost:  $25

  Instructor Noreen Reilly, of Reilly Training Resources, LLC in Newington, Connecticut, helps organizations face communication and management challenges.  Her customized training programs offer leadership development, customer service education, and communication and presentation skills for businesses, colleges, and government agencies.  

 

Call now to register today: 860.768.5681

Registration Form Here    

Mail to: The Entrepreneurial Center, 50 Elizabeth St., Hartford, CT 06105

Checks payable to: University of Hartford

*Services for the Disabled:  The University’s policy and federal law call for reasonable accommodations to be made on an individual and flexible basis for patrons with disabilities.  It is, however, incumbent upon the individual to seek assistance and make his/her needs known.  First floor facilities on the Asylum Ave. campus are wheelchair accessible.