Business Class “Short List”

OK, now that you have posted such wonderful ideas for naming the January business class, it’s time to narrow down the choices.

Here is the short list:

1)      Shelley’s Business Bakery

2)      One Roast Business (Plan)

3)      90-Day DARE

4)      Your Business Breakthrough

5)      Your Successful Start-Up

6)      Back to Basics Business Bootcamp

And my final submission, which is a mash-up of some of the ideas submitted:

7)      Your Business Breakthrough: The 90-Day DARE

It’s your turn to vote.

Paris Post: Photos from September 26

Sunny weekend, walked around the Louvre (didn’t go inside, frankly one visit is enough for a lifetime). But from the outside it’s lovely and spectacular.

 

Marketing Behind the Scenes #16

When I took over as the manager of the word processing centre in the student union building at the University of British Columbia, it was originally for a 4-month maternity leave.

But Mrs. Disorganized didn’t come back after 4 months. No big surprise, 4 months is too short for most people. Anyway, she didn’t come back.

I was still in charge.

I had weekly meetings with the general manager of the student union. He ‘pushed’ me hard. He had me doing things like budgets and cash flow projections. Stuff I knew absolutely nothing about. …

[He also mentored my then-boyfriend, who was a young student council executive, and the resident computer wizard. My then-boyfriend joked that Mr. Grey Suit's kids weren't business minded (or very bright), and so he had to channel his parenting/business skills elsewhere, and chose young employees to push uphill. Probably not a true story, but it sort of fit ]

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~ All best, Shelley

Can you name that tune?

Can you name a tune after hearing just a few notes? Are you quick with words, puns and imagination?

Well, if so, I’d like you to name a class for me.

I’m launching a 3 month business class in January.  And it doesn’t have a name.

The beta class is called “Beta Business Class.”

I agree, not very imaginative

Here’s where YOU come in.

I have a box of Belgian truffles that I purchased on Thursday in Brussels. This is the reward present. It’s worth about $25 US and then once I airmail the box to you, that’ll be another $25 probably!

The store in Brussels is called A.M. Sweet, and they make really great handmade truffles.  And I bought a box just for you.

The Contest:

Name the 3-month business class.  It’s built around the concept of Discipline + Action = Results + Excellence.  But just calling it the DARE business class is a bit lame.

The fundamental concepts covered in the class are (1) changes on the inside that are required to move you from being an employee to self-employed, (2) what do you want your business to be known for, (3) the trip you take your clients on that takes them from ‘prospect’ to ‘client’, (4) support, rewards, accountability required to be successfully self-employed, (5) communication and the voice of your company, (6) creating products and services.

Finally, I should tell you that I’m fond of alliteration. But I’m all used up on the letter B (Back to Basics, Beyond the Basics, Beta Business, Best Ever Christmas Baking) and V (Very Veggie Videos, Very Veggie Recipes).

The idea of alliteration is a good one, though, as it lends rhythm.

Naming a class is like naming a tune. It doesn’t have to rhyme or have the same initial consonants. But it does have to flow.

So, here’s my question. Can you name that tune for me?

I have some fabulous Belgian truffles for you if you can Contest closes November 20th.

All best,
Shelley