On July 4, the nation celebrates its 238th birthday and commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Many will kick off their summer vacation, spend time with family and enjoy a day off, with or without fireworks. This month, NBIC is making sure small business owners continue to celebrate their independence as an entrepreneur by offering two free events that will help small businesses avoid unnecessary fireworks in the long-run. If your small business needs training in accounting and financial issues, sign up now to participate in the Accounting Training Series, which starts Tuesday, July 8th. For small businesses who find it challenging to manage payroll issues, register now for the Lunch & Learn with ADP happening Thursday July 10th.
(Both events are open to the public)
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Amber Greer: From Entrepreneur to Popcorn Powerhouse
Kernels Nashville Popcorn has been a Music City staple for over a decade, tantalizing taste buds with bold and unique flavors like “Nashville Hot” and “Music City Mix”. But co-owner Amber Greer, craved more. She felt a desire to push the boundaries and elevate the business to a new level, but she felt stuck, stating she was “working for my business and not on it.”
NBIC’s R.I.S.E. UP Academy became the catalyst for change, helping her discover a key game-changer: delegation. Empowered by NBIC’s guidance, Amber promoted two managers, freeing her up to finally focus on the big picture, strategizing for the future. NBIC’s R.I.S.E. UP Academy also helped Amber sharpen her focus, cultivating the creation of strong SOPs that laid the foundation for consistent, productive meetings. This focused the efforts of her entire team.