The Buffett Approach to 

     Business Management

Arrive at 5:30, sign-in, check out the view as you network with participants and SCORE Volunteers.  Program begins promptly at 6:00 PM.  This workshop is sponsored by Manasota SCORE and Fifth Third Bank.  Participation at this session is reserved for companies already in business and for those SCORE clients and others starting and operating new businesses who have attended previous workshops and completed the Business Model Canvas.

Too many businesses are stagnant, not living up to their potential, face recurring challenges month to month, or have hit a revenue or profit ceiling.  They are working their tails off, but can’t seem to make any progress or find themselves in situations where they feel lost.

This highly interactive session will help attendees gain perspective and insight on techniques that other companies have used to redefine their processes and operations based on the wisdom of the Buffets; Jimmy and Warren. We will share proven and practical pointers on how many successful companies have improved aspects of their business like profitability, competitiveness, and company morale. The session will also touch on other subjects like debunking 21 Business Myths, dealing with VCs, holding more effective meetings, positioning customer service to improve your bottom line, a guide to making better business decisions, and how to decide if it’s a bad strategy or just poor execution. 

Jimmy shows us the way to elevate our inventiveness, creativity, and celebrate our successes.

Attendees will also benefit from some of Warren’s insights like the difference between price and value; the difference between successful and very successful people; and why you should be very leery of leveraging your business.

This workshop is sponsored by Manasota SCORE and is presented by SCORE Mentors Marc Butlein and Andy Marine.

Marc Butlein

Marc has extensive experience in marketing, management, and technology. He has helped companies of all sizes better manage their resources as well as working with vendors to improve their strategies and marketing plans. In 1988, he co-founded a consulting firm helping clients increase their ROI from technology. He has served on boards and mentored many early stage and small companies. His experience includes technology and service companies, and an internet retailer. He has also led a company through a successful IPO. 

Andy Marine

Andy earned degrees in Engineering at Purdue and Business Administration at the University of Michigan. He joined Andersen Consulting [now Accenture] and worked with companies of all sizes through the Midwest for 20 years. His most successful client, Andersen Windows then came calling and he served as Director of Manufacturing and as General Manager of their Aspen Research subsidiary of 60 people which served many small business clients developing and marketing new products. He retired and became a SCORE mentor using his skills to help many SCORE clients start new businesses and pursue their dreams.

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