Embracing the CEO Mindset
February 28, 2013 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
The MMBC Continuum Office (158 Madison Ave., Suite 300) 

The flagship course of the Memphis Business Academy provides insight into what entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses need to know and how they should position themselves for a successful transition.

Finaincial Management for the Closely Held Business

March 20-21, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Fogelman Executive Conference Center
330 Innovation Drive
Memphis, TN 38152

A dynamic two-day seminar on financial management for the non-financial manager.  This is NOT your typical financial management class.  This class is for small business owners who know their businesses intimately but can benefit from understanding the financial impact of their decisions.

Registration Fees:

2GMBE YOUTH ACADEMY
April 11 & 12
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sessions will take place at The MMBC Continuum Office

The 2GMBE Academy will introduce high school students to growth industries and demonstrate how learning to team and work together at an early age will be essential for the next generation of successful entrepreneurs.

For more information call Rory Thomas, Director, Consultative Services at (901) 525-6512.

Leveraging Economies of Scale to Compete in the New Economy
May 16, 2013
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:  The MMBC Continuum Office (158 Madison Ave., Suite 300)

Understanding your costs in this competitive, price dominant environment is critical.  Learn pricing strategies to improve your cash flow and how to leverage assets to produce more income.

Disciplined Growth Strategies
July 11, 2013
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:  The MMBC Continuum Office (158 Madison Ave., Suite 300)

You CAN grow yourself out of business!  Learn about disciplined growth and how to grow your business from product and market diversification to horizontal and vertical integration.

Achieving Performance Excellence
September 26, 2013
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:  The MMBC Continuum (158 Madison Ave., Suite 300)

Build a high-performing organization and become more competitive by aligning people, processes and actions to a results-driven framework.  Also learn the different tools to facilitate your performance improvements.

Business Continuity Planning
October 10, 2013
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:  The MMBC Continuum Office (158 Madison Ave., Suite 300)

When disaster strikes, will you be prepared?  Learn the critical aspects of business continuity planning to ensure your primary business functions will be accessable to you, your customers and suppliers. 

Breaking the (Tax) Code: Credits & Deductions for Business Owners
November 21, 2013
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:  The MMBC Continuum Office (158 Madison Ave., Suite 300)

The tax landscape is ever-changing with new laws and provisions impacting minority businesses year-round. Learn valuable tax strategies to maximize your return and how regulations will impact your business in the coming year.