Choosing to participate in a major event like the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, trade shows, and festivals can be a big opportunity to reach new customers and sales. But once you’ve committed to participating, the real challenge is execution. Without a clear operational plan to deal with the increased demand and unexpected challenges, a big opportunity can quickly turn into a costly mistake.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to prepare your business to run smoothly and perform at its best during major events. We’ll cover how to anticipate demand, plan staffing and inventory, and put simple systems in place so your business can handle the surge without disruption. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear approach to operate with confidence, reduce stress, and make the most of the opportunity.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:
- Anticipate demand and plan resources before, during, and after a major event
- Build flexible staffing and inventory plans to handle spikes and slowdowns
- Create simple workflows to keep operations running smoothly during busy periods
- Prepare for unexpected challenges like shortages, delays, or demand surges
- Keep your core business running smoothly while managing increased demand
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Heather Turner is a New Hampshire/Vermont SCORE mentor and has been mentoring since 2018. In 2003, she started her own business with help from a SCORE mentor, after two decades of cooking professionally.
She currently teaches social media, marketing, and operations for small businesses and nonprofits, and mentors and co-mentors for startup and established businesses and nonprofits who need some help and guidance. She also specializes in working with the hospitality industry for operations, both in starting a food or lodging business and in business.
