Business Solutions Group

The Business Solutions Group, sponsored by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, is a collection of volunteers committed to helping area organizations meet their business goals through better technology, ideas, and education.

Speaking to the Group and Public

How can I be placed on the schedule to make a presentation to a monthly lunch and learn?

As the Business Solutions Group is a volunteer group within the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, the first qualification to speak is that a presenter (or presenter's company) be a member of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. Rare exceptions, when a topic is slated but informed presenter is not available within membership, may be granted by the BSG leadership.
The next qualification is to be knowledgeable on a topic of interest to the BSG committee. Selections of topics and presenters are typically made at the business meetings of the group. Attend to express your interest in the group.

Frequency policies

At its Lunch-and-Learn sessions, this group will repeat a topic no more than once a year. It will repeat a presenter (company) no more than once every half-year (6 months).

What can I do to make a successful presentation?

Here are some promotions-oriented methods that have proven highly successful for past presenters.

Join in active promotion of the session - both to your own set of contacts and at Chamber events.
Attend at least the 2 coffees prior to the presentation (field any questions and establish recognition with people) Be recognized when coffee emcees recognize the Business Solutions Group.
At the presentation, provide up to 3 door prizes, related or not to the topic. Or work with the Chamber to provide those incentives to attendees.

Presenter Guidelines:

Should be presented in second or third person (you or he/she/they), not first person (I/we).
Should present practical "how to" guidance about the topic under discussion.
Should NOT be a sales pitch. (Emphasize the topic, not the presenter's company/motive.)
Generally avoid recommending businesses, products and services by name (unless the assignment is a review or market comparison).
Presenters should provide a statement of title/professional credentials along with contact information at the foot of any written material or on white board/overhead.

Presenter's Environment:

The Chamber (and host facility City of Olathe) can provide any of these resources:

laptop
projector
screen
internet access
copied materials if originals are provided well in advance of presentation date