SMALL BUSINESS TALK ONLINE

Helping your small business thrive in the new normal

Next Episode Available June 10

Times are changing. Fast. And for many small and medium-sized businesses, it’s not enough anymore to just react quickly.

Join us in this miniseries as we rethink the way businesses operate today and offer solutions for how to thrive in the future.

Want to join us? Save the dates below!

Episode 1: Reopening to a New World

 
Your Host
Steve Multer
 
Guest
Mike Pugh
VP, SMB Marketing, RingCentral

Mike Pugh is RingCentral’s VP of Small Business Marketing. He has a diverse history with small businesses, having owned them (hair salon, vacation rental), invested in them (brewery, garden supply), and supported them (small claims court mediator, leadership coach.) Mike's also been a catalyst in three high-growth software companies that serve small businesses: eFax as a product leader on the founding team, j2 Global as the GM of a highly-profitable business unit, and RingCentral in a variety of marketing leadership roles. Along the way, he has walked every step from startup to $25 billion valuation. You can learn more about Mike at mikepugh.com.

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RingCentral Talks:

June 3 • Episode 1

Reopening to a New World  

With our “normal” changing fast, we have to be able to anticipate, and make moves proactively.

During this RingCentral Talk, we’ll:

  • Discuss the impact of consumers tightening their belts
  • Explore how to navigate the new season of “less” for small businesses based on consumer sentiment and insights from our industry.
  • Inspire you with what to do next for your business

June 10 • Episode 2

Making "Work from Home" Work Long-Term   

Learn how to make “work from home” work long-term for your business.

We’ll go through:

  • What back-to-work might look like region by region
  • The long-term benefits—and potential drawbacks—to working from home
  • What the future may hold:
    • Will mobility be a must?
    • Will video meetings be the new norm?
    • How can we make our workforce more flexible?
    • Tips for consolidating vendors where you can

June 17 • Episode 3

Adopting Ideas from other Small Businesses to Pivot Yours  

Small business owners in vastly different industries are facing the same challenge—figuring out how to pivot, adapt, and meet today’s unique demands.

Join us as we:

  • Look at what we can learn from businesses in the food service, retail, and fitness industries
  • Explore ways to diversify your offerings and product lines
  • Dive into distribution channels (and how to add them)
  • Learn to renegotiate anything—and everything—in order to cut costs
  • Find answers to your most pressing business questions

June 24 • Episode 4

Effective Teamwork: What it Looks Like and How to Make it Happen  

Coming Soon

 
 

July 8 • Episode 5

How to Use an Open Platform to Save Time and Resources   

Coming Soon

 
 

July 15 • Episode 6

The "Work From Home" Mental Health Survival Guide   

Coming Soon