NFIB Free Webinars Address Business Growth, Partnerships and Harassment in the Workplace

Small business association the National Federation of Independent Business released its June schedule of free webinars for small business owners:

• “Harassment Prevention for Small Business Owners: What You Don’t Know or Aren’t Doing Can Hurt You,” June 16 at noon Eastern time. James Howe and Robin Rapino of Vubiz will outline the steps employers should take to prevent harassment in the workplace. The presenters will discuss the various types of discrimination prohibited by the laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They also will cover policy guidance, best practices and review important questions and answers for employers about employer liability for harassment.

• “Operating Your Business at Its Full Potential by Eliminating Your Blind Spots,” June 23 at noon Eastern. David Riveness, author of “The Secret Life of the Corporate Jester: A Fresh Perspective on Organizational Leadership, Culture and Behavior,” will discuss the concept of a corporate jester and how it’s used by organizations such as Pfizer, JetBlue Airways and the BBC to increase results, enhance collaboration and sustain a culture of effective decision making. He will illustrate how the concept can be applied to small business leadership.

• “How to Get Customers Through Business Partnerships,” June 30 at noon Eastern. Ron Kunitzky, founder of Geyser Marketing, will discuss how to find the right marketing partners to drive customer acquisition and distribution, as well as leverage partner marketing programs to increase the social and commercial capital of a brand. This session will feature case studies and tools for prospecting, pitching and negotiating your marketing partnerships. Kunitsky will also provide insight on partner marketing models that work.