A community of practice is a member driven endeavor where individuals share ideas around specific topics which bring value to their discipline and business. A community of practice is usually driven by a volunteer who has considerable knowledge or experience around the topic being discussed. The duration of a community of practice is arbitrary and lasts as long as the interest and initiative of the members remain.

This COP meets the second Tuesday of the month from 5:00-6:00pm (Central Time)

Leader: Vicki Wrona

Topic: PMTA Growing Your Business COP 

2023 Topics (please note that all topics are subject to change)

• April 11, 2023 – strategies for winding down
• May 9, 2023 – Reach for the Stars: uncomfortable things you can do to profoundly grow or increase the caliber of your business
• June 13, 2023 – Getting support and working smarter, not harder; surviving as a small business owner
• Jul 11, 2023 – One good sale – share specific takeaways of what worked
• Aug 8, 2023 – Branding: how can you differentiate your business?
• Sep 12, 2023 – Marketing: What is effective that we can realistically do and maintain? (website, social media, campaigns, promotions, etc.)
• Oct 10, 2023 – Favorite tips from mentors, leaders
• Nov 14, 2023 – End of year lessons learned; closing 2023
• Dec 12, 2023 – no meeting

2024 Topics

• Jan 9, 2024 – Making 2024 better. Considerations include marketing, admin changes, operations changes, partner or vendor adjustments, supply chain adjustments, cost cutting, & more.  (or business model canvas?)
• Feb 13, 2024 – Strategies for immediate growth or new clients
• Mar 12. 2024 – Current, specific business concerns
• Apr 9, 2024 – Selling your business and/or winding down

This is a recurring meeting 

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