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During periods of economic instability and high unemployment, many corporate employees, managers, business owners and consultants resign themselves to ‘sticking it out’ even when unhappy with their current position and/or career. The fear and risk of making a change or the possibility of being out of work is just greater than the reward of moving to a position, company or career that can be more rewarding.

This seminar led by GABA’s two HR-SIG chairs who each have over 30 years experience helping individuals move into more satisfying careers will provide attendees with new ideas and practical tips for moving into the ideal professional role and career.

The large U.S. market continues to attract businesses from around the world. Successful U.S. growth, however, requires planning.

This program will provide best practices in market assessment and launch, initial sales development, selection of partners, legal requirements, and due diligence for Series A funding. Real case studies will illustrate both successful and failed approaches. Attendees will leave with practical techniques for an international company to successfully develop U.S. business.

Location: Computer History Museum

At this seminar you will learn proven best practices that will enable you to develop your own action plan for implementation for a lucrative acquisition or merger.

Location: Sensiba San Filippo

"Preparing for a Successful Market Entry" is the topic for the Next Step Business Development Lunch

Formerly known as Global Mixer, The Global Growth Forum is a networking forum where Economic Development Agencies, International Bridge organizations, Service Providers and companies, looking at entering global markets, can share ideas and best practices to successfully enter and grow in the US and other global markets through more effective Public and Private partnerships. $15 Online registration is extended until August 24th.

Location: Guidewire Group's Studio G

Getting Heard in Today's Competitive World - this is the topic of a webinar to be presented by Jennifer Vessels, CEO of Next Step, to the Alumni of UCSD on June 28, 2011.

Effective selling today requires enhanced skills, methods and approaches than the feature, benefit, price-based sales strategies deployed in the past.

Next Step created this uniquely designed program to provide you and your sales personnel practical techniques, skills and commitment to improve in these areas.

Location: ExecuTrain

Effective selling today requires enhanced skills, methods and approaches than the feature, benefit, price-based sales strategies deployed in the past.

Next Step created this uniquely designed program to provide you and your sales personnel practical techniques, skills and commitment to improve in these areas.

Location: ExecuTrain

Mountain View Program focusing on Internet, Mobile Apps, Life Sciences and Environmental / Clean Tech:

Whether you are expanding your business from rapidly growing revenues or funding from Angels, Venture Capital or friends and family, it is very hard to predict when your company may receive it's first serious acquisition inquiry. Now is the time to prepare your Finance, Legal and Marketing Development infrastructure so when an acquisition is imminent, you can survive the due diligence process.

Whether you are expanding your business from rapidly growing revenues or funding from angels, Venture Capital or friends and family, it is very hard to predict when your company may receive it's first serious acquisition inquiry. Now is the time to prepare your Finance, Legal and Marketing Development infrastructure so when an acquisition is imminent, you can survive the due diligence process.

In today's world of increased internal and external competition for funding and support for key initiatives, it is critical for the CIO and the IT department to achieve recognition as a strategic organization and function within the company.

This can be accomplished through a clear compelling, value proposition that consistently and succinctly states the business and strategic impact the IT organization has on the success of the organization.

Today tools such as Facebook, Flicker and Twitter are used heavily for professional networking. This program is designed to provide you with guidelines, ideas and approaches that you can put to use immediately to avoid the threats while benefiting from use of social media.

Location: SRN Denton

Don't miss this opportunity to learn ways you can effectively develop channel revenues in the 2011 and gain a better understanding of the challenges facing channel organizations today.

The number of companies relying on channels to fuel their success is greater than ever before.

Location: The Network Meeting Center at Tech Mart

You've signed the go-to-market deal. Now the hard part -- making it pay off.

Many talks and papers on alliance focus on how to manage alliance from a headquarters perspective.

This event will focus on where the money is -- in the field with your joint customers.

Location: The Network Meeting Center at Tech Mart

Jennifer Vessels, CEO of Next Step will be speaking at this SDForum event and will discuss how to manage pressures and demands on our time and resources.

Time management techniques can be one of your greatest assets and make you a valued contributor in your organization.

In addition, gaining control over your time and building a plan for successful personal management in 2011 can reduce stress and improve your well-being.

Location: White & Lee

Jennifer Vessels, CEO of Next Step will be presenting at the CalCPA dinner and to the graduates of the CalCPA program. She will be speaking about professionalism, business etiquette, and communication in the workplace and how it affects internal and external business relationships.

Location: Poplar Creek Grill

International businesses who want to understand how to conduct business in or sell a product in the U.S. should attend this event during the OSLO Innovation Week.

Do you want to reach targeted prospects and work with customers in the US?

Do you want to make sure you are taking the right steps to launch your product or business in the US?

If the answer is "yes" and you are considering international expansion or are currently selling into the larger US market, this webinar is a MUST attend.

If you would like your business to be on the fast lane to greater revenues & profits, attend our workshop where we will provide insight & examples of areas in which new company, sales and marketing approaches can create revenue & market share opportunity.

Location: K&L Gates- San Francisco

As an executive in a business that has come through the "Great Recession", you know that timing is everything and NOW is the time to build a strong foundation to withstand future economic changes.

Location: Comerica Bank

We would like to invite you to join us for an interactive discussion on how economic development agencies can drive more successful economic development programs. We will look at successful case studies from various economic development agencies. We will focus on the best practices, what changes they did, how success is measured and challenges in driving successful international growth for companies through these programs.

Location: Hanson & Bridgett

Whether you are expanding your business from rapidly growing revenues or funding from angels, venture capital or just your friends and family, now is the time to prepare your business so that it is ready, when the time is right, to survive the legal, accounting and business issues that will be part of the acquisition process.

Location: Biltmore Hotel and Suites

During periods of change, the companies that seek and leverage new opportunities are best positioned for long term success. This workshop will give attendees new ideas and approaches to improve their company's sales results and market sustainability.

Location: K&L Gates- San Francisco

Whether you are seeking a new position today, or committed to enhancing your future opportunities, this practical workshop will provide you with techniques, case studies, and an action plan for career success.

Location: Intel

To enhance the perception, importance and ultimately funding of their department project managers need to develop and articulate a clear, compelling value proposition for their department and function.

Location: Michaels at Shoreline

Next Step consultant Dr. Joyce Irby will be doing a presentation for ASCCA Chapter 23, focusing on harassment in the workplace.

Location: Celia's

To generate a return on investment on your social media initiatives, they must be an integral part of your company’s marketing and sales process and programs. Your lead generation campaigns can be maximized through broader communication channels via social media and your sales team should leverage social media for relationship building and prospecting.

Next Step’s clients are learning that it is possible to generate revenue from social media campaigns – when they, like all marketing and sales activities, are planned around customer needs and behaviors and built to generate short and long term revenue.

Please Join us for an informative webinar on April 21, 11:00 a.m. PDT, on How to Grow your Business Using Social Media and to learn how companies are using social media to improve revenues and increase brand awareness.

Do you have a plan for career success? Whether you are a Business Development Manager at a Tech 100 company or a C-level executive at a biotech start-up, a plan for your career is essential.

Location: The Network Meeting Center at Tech Mart

Effective selling today requires different skills, methods and approaches than the feature, benefit, price-based sales strategies many salespeople used in the past.

Location: Abbott, Stringham and Lynch

Whether you are growing your business from rapidly growing revenues or funding from Angels, Venture Capital or just your friends & family, now is the time to prepare your business so that it is ready, when the time is right, to execute your Exit Strategy.

Learn how Next Step helped Lasso Logic achieve a successful acquisition!
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Location: K&L Gates- San Francisco

Whether you are growing your business from rapidly growing revenues or funding from Angels, Venture Capital or just your friends & family, now is the time to prepare your business so that it is ready, when the time is right, to execute your Exit Strategy.

Learn how Next Step helped Lasso Logic achieve a successful acquisition!
<download their success story>

Location: K&L Gates- Palo Alto

Many professionals use LinkedIn for re-connecting, keeping abreast of their contacts and getting their work done more effectively. However, the LinkedIn network has also become a central platform for hiring managers, recruiters and job seekers.

Location: Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, LLP

Recovery is on the horizon. Now is the time for businesses to identify, evaluate and leverage revenue channels & opportunities. During periods of change, the companies that seek and leverage new opportunities are best positioned for long term success.

Location: Comerica- Walnut Creek

WorkIt.com's Silicon Valley Mixer celebrates the people involved in Silicon Valley startups - the ones who are willing to take these risks in pursuit of their goals to launch and grow a thriving company.

Location: The Network Meeting Center at Tech Mart

Few agree on when the recession will end, but leaders today know the decisions they make now will drive growth during recovery.

Location: Bowne

Bring a friend to the Biz Networking Luncheon and learn how to make time your strongest ally!
GUEST SPEAKER
Joe Shea, VP - Next Step

Few agree on when the recession will end, but leaders today know the decisions they make now will drive growth during recovery.

Location: Hanson & Bridgett

Few agree on when the recession will end, but leaders today know the decisions they make now will drive growth during recovery.

Location: Walnut Creek Marriott

Strong financial and cash management are critical for companies during an economic downturn, but organizations that thrive during the recession and follow-on recovery are those with successful sales teams.

Location: Comerica Bank

There is a good reason that the SHRM Strategy Conference has sold out early four years in a row; it is because, simply put, it is much more than a mere "conference"; it is a vital component of your accomplishment as an HR Executive.

Location: Westin Kierland Resort

Success today requires new approaches to product development, sales and marketing - through strategic alliances & partnerships. Learn from veterans who have experience in social media, alliances and working & managing across generations to deliver results

Location: Cisco Systems

Join fellow women professionals to discuss stories of international professional growth and successes, strategies and tactics for women transitioning from careers abroad to those here in the Bay Area, and other workforce topics.

Location: Bingham McCutchen LLP

Strong financial management is critical for all companies during an economic downturn. Learn proven best practices, then build a plan for using these techniques in your own organization.

Location: Biltmore Hotel and Suites

Learn examples and approaches for practical and effective sales and operational techniques from Silicon Valley veterans who have developed, built and managed technology companies through turbulent times and recoveries.

Location: Fenwick & West

While cost cutting and good financial management are critical to survival during a downturn, the organizations which also see and leverage the opportunity to improve customer relationships and outreach are often most successful – both in the short and lon

Location: Biltmore Hotel and Suites

Join fellow women professionals to discuss stories of international professional growth and successes, strategies and tactics for women transitioning from careers abroad to those here in the Bay Area, and other workforce topics.

Location: Bingham McCutchen LLP

While few CEOs agree on when the recession will end, savvy leaders today recognize that the decisions they make today will drive growth during the upcoming recovery.

Location: The University Club of Palo Alto

During times of financial crisis and uncertainty, savvy company executives stay competitive and build a foundation for future success.

The most successful and experienced leaders continue to focus and prepare for the future, despite the current market challenges. One clear way to improve your company's success during the recession is to increase sales outreach and skills – across the org

Explore and learn how to implement best practices that address challenges faced by a multi-generational workforce.

During difficult times, the companies that communicate a message of real value to their customers and the market survive and thrive.

A successful marketing and sales strategy doesn't have to be costly, but it does need to be targeted and measurable.

Today's economic uncertainty can be an opportunity for smart sales and marketing organizations.

Differentiating yourself among your peers is the key to your success

Time management techniques can be one of your greatest assets and make you a valued leader in your organization. Everyday companies suffer from low productivity and missed opportunities due to poor time management at all levels.

Increase Engagement and Loyalty Among Employees

In this practical hands-on session, participants will learn results-driven strategies to increase Sales & Marketing in tough times.

Everyday companies suffer from low productivity and missed opportunities due to poor time management at all levels, including executives, managers, staff and consultants.

In this 1-hour webinar, we will explore proven time management best practices.

For the first time, four distinct generations are being asked to co-exist in the workplace. This workshop will help you gain an understanding of the various differences in perspectives and communications styles of today's workforce.

To maximize their efforts and generate sales, Marketing and Sales teams need to share a common definition of a qualified lead, understand how to nurture it and identify when it is ready to be handed off to the Sales team.

Success in today’s global economy often requires a US presence and awareness of your company. Whether you are at the initial stage of defining the company vision or ready for market or product launch you should attend.

A special workshop in Oslo, Norway helps to provide the European market with key insights into US trends and technologies.

A special event in Oslo, Norway explores the techniques of expanding your business into global technology marketing.

Win in today’s market with a high impact value proposition. Practical advice on defining and communicating the unique value of your solution to effectively position your company against the competition.

The name of the game in web presentations is interactivity! Here’s how to take your vibrant personality, push it down an internet connection, reach out to your audience, grab them, and bring them back with you.

This two hour interactive workshop, facilitated by Next Step CEO, Jennifer Vessels will provide practical tips, techniques and recommendations for defining the sales strategy and the team required for success.

Sponsored by the Automotive Services Council, this discussion can help you manage your time and prioritize your daily activities for optimum productivity.

Location: Portofino Grill

Led by Jennifer Vessels, CEO of Next Step, this Vistage workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to develop and maximize employee engagement throughout the organization with an in-depth look at the multi-generational 'workforce of the future'.

Tele-seminar for WIC (Women in Consulting) to provide techniques and how to-examples of Business Etiquette that help consultants set themselves apart and win in today's crowded marketplace.

Expert panel on how global, national and regional economic forces are affecting consultants and what you can do now to recession-proof your business.

Led by Jennifer Vessels, CEO of Next Step, this Vistage workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to develop and maximize employee engagement throughout the organization with an in-depth look at the multi-generational 'workforce of the future'.

Find out how to navigate the multi-generational workplace. Register now for this complimentary webinar.

Four generations are co-existing in the workplace today, each bringing different values, work styles and skills to the table. Not understanding their differences and how to address them effectively through management techniques and evolving organizational

Hands-on training session for NAWBO (National Association of Woman Business Owners) on how to make a lasting impression and get the most out of networking events.

Location: Silicon Valley Capitol Club

Workshop series for AmCham Norway.
Interactive session for AmCham Norway members and other business executives with tips and techniques to improve their communication and collaboration with US partners and customers.

Workshop series for AmCham Norway.
Interactive session for AmCham Norway members and other business executives with tips and techniques to improve their communication and collaboration with US partners and customers.

This workshop for Gartner Group's IT ChannelVision will focus on how to attract and engage top talent and prepare IT organizations for the 'workforce of the future'.

Executive Roundtable for Accounting firm Berger / Lewis on how to successfully communicate with, engage and manage the four generations co-existing in the workplace today: Millennials, Gen X-ers, Baby Boomers and Traditionalists.

Location: Silicon Valley Capitol Club

Led by Jennifer Vessels, CEO of Next Step, this Vistage workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to develop and maximize employee engagement throughout the organization with an in-depth look at the multi-generational 'workforce of the future'.

Expert Panel for the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) on the common pitfalls of building a consulting business and how to overcome them.

As a sponsor Next Step supports this NAWBO event which discusses the importance of engaging top talent in an ever-evolving workplace environment.

Location: Silicon Valley Capitol Club

Executive Roundtable for Berger/Lewis on winning in today's marketplace through defining and communicating the real 'value' of your solution. Practical advice on how to define a unique value proposition and effectively sell your company's unique value.

Location: Silicon Valley Capitol Club

Next Step is a co-sponsor of this GABA (German-American Business Association) event that demonstrates the positive impact professional coaching has on professionalism, skill and behavior development for employees, consultants, business owners and managers

Location: SAP

Next Step consultant Kris Bondi presents key protocols and tips for working across Asian, European and North American business cultures at the International Career Fair (ICF) in San Francisco.

Led by Jennifer Vessels, CEO of Next Step, this Vistage workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to develop and maximize employee engagement throughout the organization with an in-depth look at the multi-generational 'workforce of the future'.

Next Step Selected to Present Sales Workshop "Selling the Real Value of Your Solution"

This workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to develop and maximize employee engagement throughout the organization with an in-depth look at the requirements of the multi-generational 'workforce of the future'.

Location: Vino Santo Bistro

The Seed Forum event brings together the executives of seven aspiring companies from the Nordic countries who will present their business cases at the forum.

This 90 minute interactive workshop provides attendees with the techniques and opportunities to define, practice and receive feedback on their elevator speech.

Location: Silicon Valley Bank

Jennifer Vessels will be moderating this expert panel for the KITECH (Korea Institute of Industrial Technology) Korean delegates with an overview of Silicon Valley and how to do business with the US.

The emergence of the global economy has accelerated the need for adoption of collaboration technologies that remove the communications barriers of distance, time, culture, and language.

for the German American Business Association
October 9, 2007 at SAP, Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto CA from 6:30-9:30 pm.

This is a teaser snipit for Women and Technology event that is very long and even has a second paragraph.

So we can see what that might look like.

Location: Hyatt Regency