Business ownership typically involves a steep learning curve, especially in the early stages. First Session will help you gain clarity and focus. We'll cover key business concepts, the questions to ask yourself, and local resources that can help. For those interested in working with a business mentor, First Session will help you hit the ground running. Cost: Free.

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Decades of experience running businesses in the US Mexico Primary area of expertise business operations

Why are your sales lagging? Are you having trouble closing deals? You don’t have to be an extrovert to be great at sales. It's time to take a look at the way you are communicating with potential clients. Bring your sales questions to this live, interactive Q&A event with our local expert, Eddy Mindlin. He’s got decades of experience and firsthand knowledge as a small business owner. He’s also a certified SCORE mentor.  You'll get individual attention in a small group setting. Fee: Free.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

Eddy Mindlin is a celebrated and gifted sales expert, coach, author and speaker. At age 25, he became the youngest person ever to earn Salesman of the Year with Bigelow Carpet Mills. In 1988, he started his own product sales and consulting agency, representing a huge selection of flooring products to designers, architects, construction companies and facility managers.

Eddy Mindlin
SCORE Albuquerque Certified Mentor, SCORE Albuqueque

Looking for a fast way to get better marketing results? This one hour Q&A event is local, live, and interactive. It's the perfect format for small business owners who want individual attention in a small group setting.

Come ready with your marketing questions and our local expert will draw on her decades of experience to get you moving in the right direction. It's quick. It's effective. You'll be glad you asked.When it comes to marketing your small business, are you a bit unsure which direction to take? Maybe you have a quick question about branding materials, timing, message, social media, or how to develop a marketing plan. Or maybe you don’t know where to start. Either way, our local marketing expert, DJ Heckes, will get you moving in the right direction in this highly interactive Q&A style event. With our small group format, you'll get lots of personal attention. It's your best chance to get fast marketing results!

DJ is the CEO of EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketing Experts. She's got decades of experience as a small business owner, and has been a SCORE mentor, workshop presenter, and Ask the Expert facilitator for years. Fee: Free.

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Owner/CEO EXHIB-IT! Author, Full BRAIN Marketing, Author, The NOISE Behind BUSINESS DJ is an expert in Full BRAIN Marketing. Are you ready to learn all the skills to be a great relationship marketer for customer service? Unlike many speakers and consultants, DJ shows you exactly what to say and how to say it, and what to do and how to do it right. READ HER COMPLETE BIO...

DJ Heckes

Join Hollow Spirits & Monte’s Smoke Shop For A Fun and Educational
Night of Smoking & Whiskey! Our Expert Guests Will Cover Cutting, Lighting, and Smoking Cigars, Along With How to Pair Them With the Perfect Whiskey and Food! 

$50 Ticket Includes Two Cigars and Whiskey to Pair Along With A Selection of Delicious Snacks!

How can I fund a business startup? I want to grow my company, but how big a loan does my company qualify for? What should I do if I’ve been turned down for a bank loan?

Whether you are a startup or actively growing your business, it’s time to learn more about the business funding and alternative financing options out there, and which approach is best for you and your business. Bring your questions to our interactive workshop where you can discuss them with our SCORE funding/financing expert, Stephanie Skaggs, plus special guests. Fee: FREE

ABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)

I can help improve business performance related to finance and marketing. I have owned and operated a variety of successful businesses in the areas of technical consulting, business financing, residential and commercial mortgages, real estate investing, internet marketing, used car dealership, automotive mechanic shop, and film props. Although I am not an accountant or finance major, I can help...