• Minicourse: Is it Time for a Communication Makeover?

    This course will focus on the five things companies need to do now to pivot their internal and external communications, and what companies should stop doing. We will look at what is trending in communication vehicles, some simple ways to conduct research, the pros and cons of doing it yourself or hiring pros and how […]

    Anatomy of a Brand (Cohort 3)

    Anatomy of a Brand (Cohort 3)

    Cost | Free

    A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business's brand presence. Dive into branding, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. This course will […]

    Designing and Updating Employee Handbooks

    Cost | Free

    Participants will receive instruction on standard and optional policies to include in an employee handbook. The course will discuss layout tips that will help keep update work to a minimum. This course will be held virtually on November 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Capacity is limited to 18 people.  Exclusively for Small Business Support […]

    Artificial Intelligence and LLMs for Business – Challenges and Opportunities for Growth

    Walsh College 3838 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI, United States

    Cost | Free

    AI is promising to transform how business is done, making processes more efficient, leveraging existing workers, and even enhancing customer-relationship-management and marketing effectiveness. This course will explore pros and cons of AI and help businesses navigate this inevitable change.

  • Advanced/Strategic HR for the Small Business Owner

    Advanced/Strategic HR for the Small Business Owner

    Cost | Free

    How can a small business succeed if it doesn’t optimize how it selects, onboards, trains and develops, compensates, and manage performance of its people? In this two-session course, we’ll review what every small business owner should think about in these key areas and how to apply them to its current and future workforce to succeed in its business.

    FLSA Changes and Working with Exempt/Non-Exempt Classification Analysis

    Cost | Free

    Participants will take a hands-on approach to determine the test specifications for Executive, Professional, Administrative, Computer Professional and Outside Sales exemptions. This course will teach participants how to identify what information needs to be collected and validated to correctly assign exempt or non-exempt status to the employee. This course will be held on virtually December […]

    Let Her Speak

    Let Her Speak – Course Full

    Traverse Connect 202 East Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI, United States

    Cost | Free

    Let Her Speak will help female-identifying business leaders wanting to learn how to speak in their authentic voice and have fun doing it! This nine-session series will be held in-person at Traverse Connect (202 East Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684), from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The course minimum is 8 people, and the capacity is […]

    Walsh Leadership Academy (WLA): Take Control and THRIVE

    Walsh College 3838 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI, United States

    Cost | Free

    Unleash the leader within you! Walsh Leadership Academy is offered monthly for businesses looking to build skills on their team in leadership, so they can build an empowered team as they grow. In this session you will learn to take control and THRIVE as a leader in a sustainable manner.

  • Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 4)

    Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 4)

    Cost | Free

    A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business's brand presence. Dive into branding, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. This course will […]

    Let Her Speak

    Let Her Speak – Course Full

    Traverse Connect 202 East Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI, United States

    Cost | Free

    Let Her Speak will help female-identifying business leaders wanting to learn how to speak in their authentic voice and have fun doing it! This nine-session series will be held in-person at Traverse Connect (202 East Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684), from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The course minimum is 8 people, and the capacity is […]

    How To Be a Communication Superstar: Develop and Deliver Better Business Presentations

    Cost | Free

    Everyone is “selling” something. The ability to craft effective messages and deliver them in a manner that prompts action is key to success. This course will help participants research, develop and present information in new and engaging ways. This course will be held in Grand Rapids (exact location TBD) on January 13, 2025, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. […]

    Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 4)

    Anatomy of a Brand Workshop (Cohort 4)

    Cost | Free

    A dynamic 3-part workshop designed to elevate your business's brand presence. Dive into branding, learn how it differs from marketing & advertising, and uncover what makes you not just distinguishable, but remarkable! Engage in interactive sessions to refine your strategy and have confidence in communicating who you are and what you sell. This course will […]