Finding Gold Nuggets in Difficult Times April 14, 2009

Join us for WEO's Monthly Dinner Event - "Finding Gold Nuggets in Difficult Times"

These days most businesses are faced with fear, uncertainty and doubt. There is fear of the unknown. What is going to happen to my business? How will I build my clientele? What happens if I lose that contract?

There is the fear of the known. I need to deal with the economy. I have to let go of an employee. I need to manage my stress.

Finding gold nuggets requires us to ask the tough questions:

1. Are we in control of our business or is our business in control of us?
2. Do I take care of my business needs before I take care of my own needs?
3. Are there gold nuggets available to overcome the barriers I am facing today?
4. Can I work through the fears of the unknown and known without losing sight of the gold nuggets?

These are tough questions to answer. Join Kedma Ough, MBA as we uncover the gold nuggets that are out there waiting to be found. These are opportunities unturned for many of us; that can help move our businesses into alignment with our values.

In this interactive session participants will learn how to use their values to evaluate goals that lead to the gold nuggets. In addition, hidden economic resources will be discussed that can redefine your business model.

Participants will leave the presentation with at least one gold nugget to support their business moving forward!

Kedma Ough is an experienced economic development consultant with over 10 years of leadership in business consulting and implementation. In 2008, Ough was the recipient of Oregon's SBA Women's Champion of the Year award and is an appointed representative for the Governor's Small Business Council.

$25 for members, $35 for non-members, after 4/9 it's $35 and $50.

Official Website: http://www.oregonweo.org/april_general_meeting