Dianne Talks Business With Kenneth Keller
June 17, 2007 Kenneth W. Keller owns the North Los Angeles County franchise of Renaissance EXECUTIVE FORUMS. Mr. Keller held progressive responsibilities in operations, finance and marketing in the consumer products industry, including positions with Nestle, Coca-Cola and Sweet ‘n Low.
Brain Food for Business People
Did you ever want to start a business? Where you should you begin? Statistically, most small businesses fail. What does it take to succeed? Ken Keller of Renaissance Forums has coached over 3,000 business owners. How can you create a successful business model today? Find out what it really takes to start a company and achieve success.
Episode Segments:
What does it take to start your own business?
Should you start a home based business or is leasing an office a better alternative? What are the legal requirements? What is the least favorite part of the business that the potential entrepreneur has to do? What about learning the financial and marketing steps of a new business?
How important is it to have a written business plan?
Ken discusses the different steps of a business plan including financial projections, marketing plans, strategic (long-term) plans, and the importance of an exit plan.
What does it take to have a successful business today?
The key to having a successful business today is having relationships with clients and customers, as well as a solid business model. What should you do when you are ready to move a home based business into a business office? For most businesses, staying in business is having focus, funding and everyone on the team working toward common goals.
What is the key to a successful small business?
How to surround yourself with the right people.
Ken brings business leaders together in advisory boards, providing them the opportunity to learn from each other and the challenge of continuous improvement. He has personally assisted over 3,000 business owners to run their businesses better and more profitably.
Each week Ken writes and publishes “Brain Food for Business People” a business- oriented article sent to over 10,000 individuals in government, business and nonprofit organizations around the world. He has authored two books on business; the first book “Breaking Down The Walls” was published in 2004 and “Innovate, Adapt, Overcome” was published in 2006.
Ken has taught graduate marketing and business strategy planning at the University of Phoenix. Since 1996, he has taught more than 90 courses and over 2000 students.
Ken is a recognized business authority, with his work appearing in the Los Angeles Times, the Daily News of Los Angeles, Orange County Register and numerous industry and trade periodicals. He is a sought after public speaker, speaking at trade shows and conferences throughout the western United States.
Ken holds a BA in Political Science and an MBA in Management. He is an avid reader, a writer and enjoys golf and travel.
To reach Ken: Executive Forums of North LA County Tel: (661)295-6892. www.ExecutiveForums.com/KKeller
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