Anabaptist Financial plans and schedules multiple business seminars across the US. If interested, you can view a schedule of upcoming seminars. Also, we want to make the information shared at these seminars available to those who cannot attend. So we have partnered with Faith Builders and their Christian Learning Resource to offer these recordings to you. Payment and order fulfillment are under the direction of CLR. Please contact them if you have any questions about orders.
You are convinced Lean Production can improve your company. So, what do you actually do? How does a Lean Transformation work? What does it look like? How do you prepare? What are the potential pitfalls? Most of all, what is the one key thing to keep in view during the whole process? Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: President of Effective Systems
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How to Handle People Problems
Speaker: Steve Jones of Topeka, IN
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
Problems within the workforce are inevitable. Problems must be resolved regardless of how or where they occur. The development of effective countermeasures to problems supports the foundation of job relations and assists in meeting your objectives. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: Nishikawa Standard Company of Topeka; Old Order Amish
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Strategic Planning: An Overview
Speaker: Julian Coblentz of Sugarcreek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
“Few plan to fail, but many fail to plan.” We will look at the characteristics of a strategic business plan and discuss how this can improve the effectiveness of your organization. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: General Manager at Walnut Creek Foods
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Practical Application of Financial Ratios
Speaker: Larry Troyer of Sugarcreek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
How are financial ratios calculated? Which ones are important in your business? What is the real story behind them? Gain additional insight into these areas to make business decisions based on quantifiable evidence. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: CFO, ProVia Door Inc; Member of Cherry Ridge Amish Church
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Boost Productivity: An Overview of Lean Production
Speaker: Ray Randolph of New Providence, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Productivity
“Lean Production” is a system to dramatically improve manufacturing productivity—by focusing on the VALUE you provide your customers. This session provides an overview of Lean: what it is and how it works. If you missed last year’s session, this will be a great introduction. If you attended last year, it will be an excellent refresher. One industry researcher concluded, “Lean production provides more challenging and fulfilling work for employees at every level”. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: President of Effective Systems
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How to Prepare Your Business for Sale
Speaker: Garrett Roach of Millersburg, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
You can only sell your business once. Preparation is the key to maximizing its value and completing a successful sale. Important preliminary steps to make your business attractive to potential buyers. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: Corporate Attorney at Critchfield Law Firm
483
Business Agreements with No Surprises
Speaker: Richard Shank of Hagerstown, MD
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Steps to take in preparing agreements. Are verbal and “handshake agreements” enough? Language to include in an agreement and language to avoid. Should an attorney be used to prepare all agreements? Caveats before signing an agreement. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: MD Director, Anabaptist Financial; Administrator, AF Advising; President & Director, Christian Light Publications, Inc; Director and advisor
482
Everyone Is In Sales
Speaker: Paul Landis of Ephrata, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Marketing
Basic but effective sales concepts, methods, and techniques. Even if you do not have the title of “salesperson”, you are selling something. Find out how you can improve the skills which you use every day. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: General Manager of Martin Appliance, Martin Water Condition, and Classic Furniture
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Building a Foundation for Good Relations
Speaker: Steve Jones of Topeka, IN
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
Many problems can be prevented from happening by cultivating good employee relations. Desirable attitudes and performance of employees can be realized through timely communication and mentoring in the workplace. Results come through people. Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: Nishikawa Standard Company of Topeka; Old Order Amish
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Christian Living in the Workplace: Putting Faith Values into Practice
Speaker: Ronald Border of Minerva, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
What are the Christian “Core Values” which we desire to maintain and exercise in our personal/business life? What is a proper vision of the Christian and his work? How can we encourage making the Christian experience the bedrock and basis of our business life? How can we effectively transmit Kingdom principles to our employees and customers? Recorded at Seminar: 2011OH
Speaker Details: Personnel Manager at Schrock’s of Walnut Creek
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Selling Your Business for the Most Value
Speaker: David Bohlander of Wyalusing, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
There may come a time when you need to sell your business to someone other than a family member. What is the proper transitioning process leading up to, during and after a sale to both maximize the value you receive and continue the values you held important? Practical, simple, and sensible steps that will help you give value, get value, and maintain your values when you sell your business. Recorded at Seminar: 2008PA
Speaker Details: Owner of Analytics, Inc., a business appraisal firm. Principal of Intrinsics, Inc., an acquisitions, value strategy and consulting practice;
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Lean Manufacturing Testimonies
Speaker: Panelists
Price: $14.00
Subject: Productivity
Hear testimonials from businesses that have implemented lean principles. They will describe their lean processes and specific changes that made a difference for them. This session will also engage the audience in a question and answer period. Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Daniel Wengerd, Dalton, OH
Levi Hershberger, Berlin, OH
Vince Mullet, Millersburg, OH
425
My Brother’s Financial Difficulty — My Response
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Larry Troyer
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
The financial challenge could be yours or it could be your brother’s. Where should we turn for help? When? What are the key steps in helping financial recovery? What are the determining factors that point towards necessary liquidation? Does my brother’s condition really affect me? Will financial assistance improve or erode our relationship? The panel will attempt to answer these questions and more on a subject that is often just avoided. Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Jonas Miller, Dundee, OH
Richard Shank, Hagerstown, MD
Paul A. Miller, Millersburg, OH
Marvin Wengerd, Sugarcreek, OH
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Business Finance
Speaker: Tim Thomas of Pickens, SC
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
What factors should be considered in deciding how much debt is appropriate for your business? How does the current economic environment affect debt decisions? What does Anabaptist Fiancial look for in its loan review process? Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Lean concepts do not need to be complicated. Attendees at this workshop will find out how they can implement simple process improvement techniques to make their processes more effective and efficient through fun, hands-on simulation. Workshop #3 will use a hands-on simulation of building airplanes with Lego, going through a series of demonstrations using lean manufacturing practices. Lean methods wil be contrasted with traditional methods. For those non-manufacturing attendees, we will translate Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Business Consultant, Rea & Associates, Inc.
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Partnering with Your Husband in Business
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Marcella Wengerd
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
A panel of women will be sharing on how we as wives can be an asset to our husbands who are leaders in the business world in a Biblical way. The purpose is to bring insight and understanding to the unique challenges for women who manage the affairs of home yet partner with our husbands in business. Some of the topics for discussion will include: How can we contribute a feminine perspective in Christian business environment? How can oneness of husband and wife find a partnering application in the Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Lean concepts do not need to be complicated. Attendees at this workshop will find out how they can implement simple process improvement techniques to make their processes more effective and efficient through fun, hands-on simulation. Workshop #2 will use a hands-on simulation of building airplanes with Lego blocks, going through a series of demonstrations using traditional manufacturing practices. Traditional methods will be contrasted with lean methods (workshop # 3). For those non-manufacturin Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Business Consultant, Rea & Associates, Inc.
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Employee Compensation
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Wayne Wengerd
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
What really is employee compensation? Dollars per hour is most people’s first thought! Yes, this is important, but as Christian employers we need to consider more. How do I discern what the hourly compensation should be? Do I reward key employees? Should I assist my employees in a medical sharing plan/Insurance? What about incentive bonuses? How and when should the slowdown in our economy affect compensation? These are a few of the issues which the panel will discuss. Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Doug Ramer, Myerstown, PA
Howard Horst, Myerstown, PA
Dan Schlabach, Apple Creek, OH
Wayne Wengerd, Dalton, OH
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Lean Manufacturing Concepts and Tools
Speaker: Dustin Hostetler of Wooster, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Productivity
Improve your process flow, efficiency, and quality – the ultimate goals of Lean. This presentation will give participants an introductory glance into the key concepts and tools of the Lean and Six Sigma methodology. Participants will discover that not only do these principles work within manufacturing environments, but also in office and service processes. Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Business Consultant, Rea & Associates, Inc.
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Factors to Consider When Setting Selling Prices
Speaker: Richard Shank of Hagerstown, MD
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
What is your true cost? What is fair? Some things that will be discussed include: Value pricing, doing the math, the competition factor, discounting, cash discounts, and more. Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: MD Director, Anabaptist Financial; Administrator, AF Advising; President & Director, Christian Light Publications, Inc; Director and advisor
417
Incorporating Core Kingdom Values into Business and Organizational Activities
Speaker: Merle Burkholder of Sioux Lookout, ON
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
What are the core Kingdom values that you want to have incorporated into the everyday practiecs of your business or organization? How do you communicate these to your employees? How can you align core Kingdom values into the everyday practices of your company or organization? How can you measure the incorporation of core Kingdom values in your activities? Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Secretary, Anabaptist Financial; Chairman, Institute for Global Opportunities; Board of Reference Member, Asawabic Ministries.
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Managing and Influencing People in Skills, Motivation, and Spirit
Speaker: Doug Ramer of Myerstown, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
Developing and influencing people may be your biggest challenge as a manager. This session will give you principles and practices in how to mange people to grow in character and skills at work. What is the responsiblitiy of an exceptional manager? We’ll present ideas that can help you develop as a manager and find fulfillment in managing people. Recorded at Seminar: 2010OH
Speaker Details: Operations Manager, Martin Water Conditioning and Martin Appliance
410
Business Management Tips in a Competitive Market
Speaker: Jake Esh of Gordonville, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Are you able to read and make knowledgable decisions when reading your financial statements? Do you have the information you need to make important business decisons in today’s competitive environment? Are you able to record sales, manage inventory, control labor costs, or detremine job profits using your current bookkeeping method? Attend this session for tips on organizing your company’s information to answer today’s mangement questions. Recorded at Seminar: 2009PA
Speaker Details: Owner of Esh Computer Center and Eagle Solutions
409
Managing a Productive Workflow
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Nathan Martin
Price: $14.00
Subject: Productivity
How can we find, inspire, and maintain a productive workflow that delivers consistently the quality product and service we strive to provide? What are the mechanics that operate behind the scenes that keep our projects running smoothly and efficiently? This panel will examine workflow from sales, design and engineering on to scheduling and production and then finally to delivery and installation. We will also dicover how to effectively deal with schedule changes, material delays, and human error Recorded at Seminar: 2009PA
Speaker Details: Ken Allgyer, East Earl, PA
Lamar Martin, Lebanon, PA
Bernell Martin, Stevens, PA
Clyde Martin, Myerstown, PA
408
Teambuilding and Delegating Through Managers
Speaker: David G. Martin of Richland, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Delegating is to authorize another to act on your behalf. This session will teach you how to define tasks clearly so that managers understand the goals and the expected results. We will discuss how to give liberty and empower managers to make decisions on their own and how to build trust with them in order to handle responsibility and take ownership of the work. Recorded at Seminar: 2009PA
Speaker Details: President, Dutch-Way Farm Markets; Director, Christian Light Publications; Administrator, Ebenezer Mennonite Bible School
406
The Importance of Business Values
Speaker: David Sauder of Mount Joy, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
This topic will demonstrate the principles that reveal the effectiveness of becoming clear and focused on your business values. Business values are essential to your spiritual values. Values guide how we do things. Many businessmen never infuse their businesses with their deeper values because they never did the hard work of focusing and clarifying their values. Recorded at Seminar: 2009PA
Speaker Details: Partner, Intrinsics, Inc.; Retired as founder and owner of four businesses
405
Tradesman Conduct in Customer’s Home or Office
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Richard Shank
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
Issues, problems and challenges tradesmen face. Good and poor behavior defined. Designed for both supervisors and employees. Recorded at Seminar: 2009PA
Speaker Details: Jerry Stoltzfus, Honea Path, SC
Delmas Gehman, Lebanon, PA
Jim Weaver, Lebanon, PA
Clair Lapp, Strasburg, PA
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Marketing Aesthetics & Message
Speaker: Howard Horst of Myerstown, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Marketing
Can we be aesthetically cultured and still reflect Anabaptist values? How do consumers think? What guides them in choosing our services over our competitors? How can we attract a range of clientele, including people who are not just concerned about cost, and people with larger projects, to consider our company? Recorded at Seminar: 2009PA
Speaker Details: Owner of Horst Signs & Truck Lettering
403
Grace at Work
Speaker: Amos Kauffman of Lewisburg PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
Are faith and business compatible? Is Christianity an asset or a liability for a business person? Are there practical aspects of Godliness that enhance a business environment? Recorded at Seminar: 2009PA
Business Entity Choices and Financial Reports Needed
Speaker: Lamar Hochstetler of Milford, IN
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
Should you be a sole proprietor, an LLC or an S-corp? Why an LLC may be today’s entity of choice. Fundamental financial statements needed for start-up or established businesses. Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: LOH Bookkeeping & Tax Service, LLC; Member of Old Order Amish Church
401
A Christian Response to Delinquent Payments
Speaker: Richard Shank of Hagerstown, MD
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
How to minimize payment problems and what to do when customers don’t pay. Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: MD Director, Anabaptist Financial; Administrator, AF Advising; President & Director, Christian Light Publications, Inc; Director and advisor
400
Hiring, Developing, and Retaining Good Employees
Speaker: Steve Jones of Topeka, IN
Price: $14.00
Subject: Employees
Hiring the ideal job candidates. Educating, training, and developing employees into top performers. Retaining your workforce. Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: Nishikawa Standard Company of Topeka; Old Order Amish
399
Horror Stories in Estate Planning, and How to Avoid Becoming One
Speaker: Ellis Miller of Apple Creek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
Practical, easy-to-remember scenarios and ideas to help with stewardship beyond your lifetime. Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: Attorney working in Financial Services and Estate Planning, affiliated with The Hummel Group, Berlin, OH; Member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Chu
398
Customer Service: Delivering It Exceptionally and Consistently
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: James Yoder
Price: $14.00
Subject: Marketing
In this session we will explore the dynamic collaboration that is unleashed when loyalty to your clients is built on the principle of adding value. The most effective leaders and managers are those who have discovered this fine art. When properly applied, not only will you find this level of service producing an inescapable financial component to the value of your business, you will also discover this breed of loyalty is reciprocal. Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: Weldon Miller, Nappanee, IN
Jonathan Hochstetler, Nappanee, IN
Mark J. Hochstetler, Nappanee, IN
Delbert Schrock, Lagrange, IN
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Marketing Methods
Speaker: Ervin Raber of Shipshewana, IN
Price: $14.00
Subject: Marketing
We will discuss different methods of marketing, sales, and advertising. What are key marketing principles to guide your strategy? How do you make sales a success? What type of advertising brings the best results? Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: Raber Patio Enclosures & Furniture; Amish Church
396
Making Pro-Active Responses in an Economic Downturn
Working your way through a tough time in your business is challenging enough, but navigating through a major recession can really test your staying power and your belief in what you are doing. The most critical ingredient your business needs during this time is leadership that demonstrates confidence and vison as you make changes. We will discuss how different companies are currently working through these issues in their business and how you may apply these ideas in yours. Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: Lamar O. Hochstetler, Milford, IN
Andy Hostetler, Warsaw, IN
Wilbur L. Miller, Middlebury, IN
Noah Bontrager, Goshen, IN
395
Characteristics of Effective Leaders
Speaker: Bill Mullet of Sugarcreek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Leadership and management are two different functions. As others have stated, “Too often organizations are over-managed and under-led.” We will look at key characteristics that effective leaders possess. While some characteristics may be more natural, all leaders should work at developing personal strengths to increase their effectiveness. Recorded at Seminar: 2009IN
Speaker Details: President/CEO ProVia Door Inc; Bishop, Bethel Fellowship
379
Reading & Managing from Financial Statements
Speaker: Larry Troyer of Sugarcreek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
In the rush of daily operations, financial statements are often neglected. By understanding the purpose of basic financial statements, problems can be identified and timely corrective action taken. Comparing trends can indicate increased efficiency or bottom line erosion. Make your financial statements work for you. Recorded at Seminar: 2009OH
Speaker Details: CFO, ProVia Door Inc; Member of Cherry Ridge Amish Church
378
Financial and Legal Tools of Estate Planning
Speaker: Ellis Miller of Apple Creek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
Is a simple will enough, or do I need a trust? What if I am Social Security exempt? Recorded at Seminar: 2009OH
Speaker Details: Attorney working in Financial Services and Estate Planning, affiliated with The Hummel Group, Berlin, OH; Member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Chu
377
Marketing Methods for Mid-Size and Small Businesses
Speaker: Noah Yoder of Charm, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Marketing
It is important to understand how business marketing has changed and why it will continue to change. Changes in business make it necessary to market you goods and services. We will discuss salesmanship and marketing versus order-taking. we will also describe different marketing methods and how they work. Recorded at Seminar: 2009OH
Speaker Details: General Manager, Keim Lumber Company; Member of Charm South Amish Church
376
Innovation: A Key for Long-Term Success
Speaker: Elam Esh of New Providence, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Learn to expand creative thinking in your organization. Innovation focuses on end results – rather than the current process. As we innovate in the right direction, it positions us for long-term success and preserves the timeless values we treasure most. Recorded at Seminar: 2009OH
Speaker Details: Owner, Country Value Woodworks, LLC; Member of New Providence Amish Church
375
Co-op Marketing of Hardwood Furniture
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Roy Miller
Price: $14.00
Subject: Marketing
Our discussion will be about co-op marketing in Holmes and surrounding counties. The co-op effort includes both retail and wholesale marketing. Co-op marketing began as a response to the competition from imported furniture. The discussion used furniture marketing as an example, but the lessons apply to other industries. Recorded at Seminar: 2009OH
Speaker Details: Ray Yoder, Jr. of L&J Woodworking; Ammon Troyer of Briarwood Beds, LLC; Roy Weaver of Weaver’s Fine Furniture; Myron Miller of Four Corners
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The Big Bad Economy & Your Business
Speaker: Eddie Steiner of Apple Creek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Economy
This session will provide an overview of current economic conditions and related implications for your business. Learn what helped create the economic downturn, where we are at in the cycle, and where the economy appears to be headed. We will then review considerations for successfully managing the financial and banking needs of your enterprise. Recorded at Seminar: 2009OH
Speaker Details: President, CSB Bancorp, Inc; Member of Orville Mennonite Church
366
Eliminating the Fears of Audits
Speaker: Galen Martin of Myerstown, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Government
Learn what agents look for in audits. We’ll discuss audits of IRS, State Unemployment and Sales and Use Tax, including multi-state issues. Eliminate the fear by enhancing your knowledge of the audit procedures and various pitfalls to avoid. Recorded at Seminar: 2008PA
Speaker Details: 39 years as Public Accountant; Managing Partner, Martin Accounting Services; AF Business Advisor; Deacon, Elm Street Mennonite Church.
365
The Family and Transitional Processes
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Dennis Sauder
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
Changing leadership in a business requires financial planning, tax planning, and family decisions. This panel will tell how several families developed transitional tools and procedures and implemented the process in a timely manner. Recorded at Seminar: 2008PA
Speaker Details: Arthur & Steve Shirk of Richland, PA
Marvin, Linn & Phil Weaver of East Earl, PA
364
Surviving Business Crises
Speaker: Richard Shank of Hagerstown, MD
Price: $14.00
Subject: Economy
You are vulnerable to situations you’ve possibly never considered. We’ll discuss surviving many forms of crises by proper planning and preparation. it usually isn’t a case of IF it may happen, but more often WHEN it will occur. Recorded at Seminar: 2008PA
Speaker Details: MD Director, Anabaptist Financial; Administrator, AF Advising; President & Director, Christian Light Publications, Inc; Director and advisor
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Minimizing Consequences of Economic Slowdowns
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Dennis Martin
Price: $14.00
Subject: Economy
We’ll discuss ideas which you can use to survive economic slowdowns. If you don’t make changes in the way you manage, the economy will manage you. Recorded at Seminar: 2008PA
Speaker Details: Amos Kauffman of Lewisburg, PA
Gerald Bicher of Bethel, PA
Leonard Martin of Myerstown, PA
John D. Stoltzfus of Leola, PA
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The Basics for Multi-Generational Estate Planning
Speaker: Ellis Miller of Apple Creek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
God looked at three generations when mentioning Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. How should you design your finances and assets during the three stages of your life with stewardship for three generations in mind? Recorded at Seminar: 2008OH
Speaker Details: Attorney working in Financial Services and Estate Planning, affiliated with The Hummel Group, Berlin, OH; Member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Chu
344
Business Planning for Financing and Management
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Dennis Martin
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Nearly all small businessmen have some sort of a business plan in their head. But to reproduce a business plan from your head unto paper so others can interact with the plan is easier said than done. This panel will discuss the ingredients of a well built business plan and how to utilize such a plan for management and financing purposes. Panelist will offer tips on verifying numbers, marketing assumptions, sales estimates and business strategy. Recorded at Seminar: 2008OH
Speaker Details: Allan Mast of Millersburg, OH
Dan Mast of Millersburg, OH
Larry Troyer of Sugarcreek, OH
Monroe Beachy of Sugarcreek, OH
343
Finders/Keepers–Finding and Keeping Good Employees
Speaker: Paul Miller of Millersburg, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Employees
Business owners agree that it is their people, more than their products or services, that lead to success. Why is finding the right people to staff your business sometimes difficult? How can we rise above trial and error to find good employees? How do we keep excellent employees “on board”? This presentation will cover basic guidelines for excellence in employment practice from a Christian perspective. Recorded at Seminar: 2008OH
Speaker Details: General Manager, Carter Custom Millwork; Real Estate Agent, Kaufman Realty; Minister, Maranatha Fellowship;Administrator, Maranatha Christia
342
From Farm Boy to Entrepreneur
Speaker: Atlee Raber of Berlin, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Being your own boss is not what entrepreneurship is all about. Atlee will tell his story of growing with his businesses and the significant business lessons he learned. He will describe the process of maturing with the demands of business responsibilities. Maturing in business is about using those same business skills to build real value back into our communities. Recorded at Seminar: 2008OH
Speaker Details: Owner, Berlin Gardens Gazebos; Member Old Order Amish Church
341
Transferring a Business from One Generation to Another
Speaker: David Bohlander of Wyalusing, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Relationships
This presentation will offer very specific tactics that effectively enable the successful transitioning of a family business. David Sauder and David Bohlander will provide a functional and extremely practical roadmap for navigating the difficult path of handling the keys over to the younger generation. Recorded at Seminar: 2008OH
Speaker Details: Owner of Analytics, Inc., a business appraisal firm. Principal of Intrinsics, Inc., an acquisitions, value strategy and consulting practice;
340
Leadership and Business
Speaker: Bill Mullet of Sugarcreek, OH
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Leadership is one of the most important organizational factors in running a viable business. It’s the key to business success. Leadership is more than a position. It’s the ability to influence others to do what is necessary or desired. We will identify several leadership principles that are a must for Christian business leaders. Recorded at Seminar: 2008OH
Speaker Details: President/CEO ProVia Door Inc; Bishop, Bethel Fellowship
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Boards, Advisors, Roundtables
Speaker: Richard Shank of Hagerstown, MD
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Receive the wisdom of the Anabaptist business community without adding anyone to your staff. Reduce your management burdens. Avoid the pitfalls into which the unwary fall. Learn how others solve the problems which cause so much grief. Ideas for all size businesses. Recorded at Seminar: 2007PA
Speaker Details: MD Director, Anabaptist Financial; Administrator, AF Advising; President & Director, Christian Light Publications, Inc; Director and advisor
330
Employee Problems and Solutions (Part 2)
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Richard Shank
Price: $14.00
Subject: Employees
We will discuss where to find employees. Tips on supervision, training, motivation, and compensation. Ideas for key employee retention. Comments on corrective methods and dismissal. Recorded at Seminar: 2007PA
Speaker Details: Jacob King of Narvon, PA
David G. Martin of Myerstown, PA
Dennis Martin of Myerstown, PA
Ernest Martin of East Earl, PA
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Employee Problems and Solutions (Part 1)
Speaker: Panelists w/ Moderator: Richard Shank
Price: $14.00
Subject: Employees
We will discuss where to find employees. Tips on supervision, training, motivation, and compensation. Ideas for key employee retention. Comments on corrective methods and dismissal. Recorded at Seminar: 2007PA
Speaker Details: Jacob King of Narvon, PA
David G. Martin of Myerstown, PA
Dennis Martin of Myerstown, PA
Ernest Martin of East Earl, PA
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The Big Picture
Speaker: David Sauder of Mount Joy, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
What every business owner should ask himself early in his business life. David will offer real stories from his own life that illustrates how to wrestle with the big-picture questions that require strategic thinking and planning. Looking into the future must be based on the realism of whom I am and where I’m at today. Recorded at Seminar: 2007PA
Speaker Details: Partner, Intrinsics, Inc.; Retired as founder and owner of four businesses
327
Transferring the Family Business Harmoniously and Skillfully
Speaker: Earl Martin of Mohnton, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
What is the relational process and timeline in transferring the family business to the next generation? What kind of involvement should the father retain to utilize his experience? What responsibilities can best develop the leadership skills of the next generation? How can father and sons synchronize their skill sets and interest, thereby creating a synergy of business leadership? Recorded at Seminar: 2007PA
Speaker Details: Farming. Pastoral Advisor for Terre Hill Mennonite High. Chairman of SMBI Board. Bishop of Faith Mennonite Fellowship
326
Estate Planning from a Biblical Perspective
Speaker: Galen Martin of Myerstown, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Financial
Learn some practical, easy to understand, simple to administrate estate planning strategies that harmonize with Biblical concepts. Not all estate planning techniques promoted today pass the Biblical test. Minimize income taxes, eliminate federal estate taxes and greatly reduce state inheritance taxes by a few simple steps. Recorded at Seminar: 2007PA
Speaker Details: 40 years as Public Accountant; Managing Partner, Martin Accounting Services; AF Business Advisor; Deacon, Elm Street Mennonite Church.
325
Seeking First the Kingdom
Speaker: Ben Stoltzfus of Morgantown, PA
Price: $14.00
Subject: Management
Jesus’ teaching on The Sermon on the Mount clearly calls his followers to seek Him and his Righteousness first. “Things” are a real extension of the Kingdom but not the center. As joint heirs with Christ, we participate as co-possessors of both the “Kingdom” and the “Things”. This presentation will create a vision of how to give proper stewardship, value, and care to the “Things” —while nurturing a heart that seeks first the King. Recorded at Seminar: 2007PA
Speaker Details: Owner of Ben’s Masonry. Minister at Pequea Amish Mennonite Church. Board member at Pequea Christian School and Terre Hill Mennonite High Sch
