Linda Conn
Co-Author
Founder of
VictoriaBusinessTalk.com
I enjoy the
challenges of small business. I feel the most at home networking
among fellow entrepreneurs and particularly enjoy facilitating
strategic alliances. ‘My Business Coach’ always seems to be on
simmer! I have been described as ‘a master teacher’ and an
excellent speaker. I live and promote a balanced and holistic
approach to starting and growing a business.
I have been
told many times that I am inspiring. You too will come away from
our work with an increased sense of self esteem and with more
courage to dare and to dream.
My Business Resume
As
well as a teaching career of 18 years, I have over eleven years
experience with self-employment. In my first business, I was the
owner/operator of a salon/diet center (2 sub franchises) and in my
second business I was the managing partner of a company that
traveled to 60 cities a year giving workshops to teachers. I have
written 2 startup business plans, an expansion business plan, a
Canada Arts Council proposal, negotiated four commercial leases,
managed a staff of up to 10, set up six offices (four were home
offices), and managed an average annual operating budget of 225k.
I was most
recently the facilitator in an Introduction to Business class. I
developed a particular strength and interest in the importance of
research to business planning.
I feel I have
an extensive portfolio of strategies and information sources that
can benefit business planners. Clients work with me on new idea
viability, personal branding, business planning, developing a
niche specialty, marketing strategies, and balancing
self-employment with a full personal life.
Linda Conn
www.victoriabusinesstalk.com
Dean Christy
Co-Author
Dean, a Victoria poet, is a founding member of the Play With Your
Food Dinner Theatre Company. He has appeared in many "off
Broadway" shows. Most of them right here in Victoria.
When not on stage Dean has spent his career in sales and
marketing, helping individuals, companies and organizations reach
their goals.
Dean was national marketing manager and training director for
Bio-Lab (BioGuard) Canada Ltd. from 1984 through 1990. During this
period he worked with many small businesses in North America and
Australia. In addition to assisting other companies, he has owned
retail, wholesale distribution and sales management operations.
Dean continues to work with business owners to develop effective
business presentations and plans as a facilitator with the Greater
Victoria Economic Development Commission. Recently Dean joined the
OCTA Collective, as a member of the board. OCTA is a creative
thinking non-profit organization that brings theatre and art
programs to schools in Greater Victoria.
Dean understands the needs of businesses. His writing skills
extend from all kinds of business writing to include scripts for
stage, and of course poetry.
Dean Christy
www.playwithyourfood.ca
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