Do you know where to find new project leads and connect with clients? Whether you’re a new or seasoned business developer, "The Basics of Business Development" will provide you with the skills and tools to build more business for your firm in any economy.

Led by seasoned, active A/E/C practitioners with responsibility for bottom-line contractual results, this program will strengthen your business development skills to position your firm for success in 2012.
During this interactive, day-long workshop you will gain the special skills, techniques, and tools necessary to develop and maintain a successful business development program for your professional services firm.

Who Should Attend "The Basics of Business Development" is ideal for professionals who are:

• New to business development
• Looking for formal BD training
• Working in a technical profession and responsible for BD and client development
• Transitioning from marketing to BD
• Training technical staff to develop business

Gain insight into your specific business development needs. You will be challenged to evaluate the effectiveness of your current sales efforts, to strengthen your firm’s business development strategy, and to explore effective solutions to challenging business development situations. The Benefits of Attending By the end of the day, you will understand how to:

• Generate leads that end in contracts
• Prepare for a networking event and work a room
• Connect with different personality styles among your clients
• Use BD strategy to build profitable business for your firm

Earn CEUs

“The Basics of Business Development in the A/E/C Marketplace” is approved for 6.5 hours of Certified Professional Services Marketer CEUs and AIA LU Hours.

REGISTRATION FEES

SMPS Member: $395 (Early Bird: $345*)

Nonmember: $545 (Early Bird: $495*)

Registration includes a 100-page seminar workbook and continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Teams of 3+ Employees: Save $100/person!**