Women in Business Annual Conference

Have you ever wondered why some parts of your work come easily while others leave you worn out? Or why two capable people can approach the same job so differently? Working Genius helps you understand those differences and work better together. In this two-hour workshop, Bart Adams will walk you through the six types of Working Genius and help you understand your assessment results.This will be a working session. You’ll look at your own work, talk through examples with other attendees, and apply what you learn to a challenge you’re facing. We’ll explore why work gets stuck, why certain responsibilities drain your energy, and how to divide work more effectively. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how you work best, a worksheet to take back to your team, and a specific change to try.Before the workshop: Purchase and complete the $25 Working Genius assessment using the QR code provided. After payment, you’ll receive the assessment access instructions. Bring your results, printed or on your phone, to the workshop on March 5, 2027.

If you’ve ever wondered where people actually find grants for their businesses, this class is a great place to start. We’ll go over places to look for small business grant opportunities, how to tell which ones may be worth applying for, and a few things to keep in mind before you spend time on an application. You’ll also leave with resources you can use to continue your search after the conference. Start your day off with a bang!

The words we use shape more than our conversations. They influence the way we think, the way we feel, the choices we make, and the possibilities we can see.In this interactive presentation, mindset and self-leadership coach Lori Watson will help you recognize common language patterns that can create confusion, tension, self-doubt, or a sense of being stuck. Through practical examples and engaging language exercises, you’ll learn how to shift from Conflict Language into Architect Language that supports greater clarity, confidence, and personal agency.Then you’ll put those tools into practice. Through guided reflection and writing, you’ll identify an important question in your life or work, examine the language surrounding it, clarify what you want, and create specific next steps you can begin taking right away.You’ll leave with a stronger awareness of the language you use every day and practical tools for thinking more clearly, communicating more intentionally, and moving forward with purpose.

Create an easy, step-by-step marketing plan with the LAUNCH system. In this class you will learn where to find your clients, how to grab their attention, and how to move them through an easy and predictable journey that takes them from a stranger to a paying customer. This is a hands on workshop! Come prepared to work on your business and build out a repeatable marketing plan.

Experience a Live Mastermind What happens when you bring smart women together, put a real business challenge on the table, and invite fresh ideas, perspectives, and experience into the conversation? In this interactive workshop, you won’t just learn about the power of masterminds... you’ll experience one. You’ll discover how the right room can help you see possibilities you may not see on your own, talk through challenges, gain clarity, and spark new ideas. Then you’ll participate in a live small-group mastermind and experience firsthand what becomes possible when you’re no longer trying to figure everything out on your own. You never know what idea might be waiting for you in the room.

Are you spending a lot of time feeling like you’re not doing enough, letting someone down, or struggling to keep up as a mom, business owner, or both? Do you spend your day trying to do it all, yet somehow still feel like you haven't done enough? No matter what you accomplish, there's always something else you think you should be doing. In this class, you'll learn why mom guilt shows up and how to stop turning difficult moments into judgments about yourself. You'll discover how to understand and process your emotions, treat yourself with more compassion, and work through guilt so you can make changes when needed without constantly questioning yourself or believing you have to be perfect to be enough. You'll learn how to stay committed to the things that matter to you without making your worth depend on how well you do them all.

Learn and discuss practical strategies for establishing clear boundaries, communicating expectations, and handling challenging client relationships professionally. We will explore how to establish clear expectations, address difficult conversations, and practice managing conflict, protecting their time, and maintaining productive working relationships

A strong grant application starts long before you begin writing. In this practical 90-minute session, participants will learn how to take their organization’s larger goals and vision and identify an idea or community need into a clear, fundable project. Participants will learn how to clearly define the need, project, outcomes, and budget before searching for funding and how to recognize when a grant fits their project rather than trying to reshape a project just to fit a grant. This session is designed for beginners and anyone who wants a clearer, more strategic approach to grant funding.

In this 90-minute presentation, learn the basics of government contracting and how the Utah APEX Accelerator can assist you in tapping into this market. Get a clear overview, and then get clear steps for moving forward.

Creating a business that is primed to succeed for years to come is not an accident. A stable business foundation saves you time, makes you more money, and helps you avoid expensive mistakes. Most business owners are making business up as they go, slow down and learn the essential steps to creating a solid and sustainable business that does gives more to you than it takes. Come gauge where you business is and learn what your next steps should be for the next 90 days.

You’re busy all day. Everyone needs something. You finish exhausted, and the work you meant to do is still waiting.What if needing more time isn’t the whole problem? What if the way activities enter your day keeps pulling you away from what matters? Time Bandits: Steal Back Your Day tackles the interruptions, competing priorities, and reactive habits that keep people spinning their wheels. In this hands-on, two-hour workshop, Kristen Johnson teaches participants to uncover what keeps hijacking their day and make decisions about what deserves their attention. What keeps getting pushed aside because everyone else needs something first? Bring it into this workshop. Through practical exercises and worksheets, you’ll examine your own challenges, decide what you can stop carrying yourself, and work out how to make room for what matters. You’ll leave knowing what to change first, with completed tools and a seven-day reset plan built around your actual life. Bring the day that keeps getting away from you. We’ll work on it.

Evaluate whether it is better to hire an employee or engage an independent contractor. This session will explore the practical differences between the two options, responsibilities, supervision, flexibility, and workforce needs. Participants will discuss how to evaluate their options, and make informed staffing decisions that support and sustain business growth.

Are you spending a lot of time feeling like you’re not doing enough, letting someone down, or struggling to keep up as a mom, business owner, or both? Do you spend your day trying to do it all, yet somehow still feel like you haven't done enough? No matter what you accomplish, there's always something else you think you should be doing. In this class, you'll learn why mom guilt shows up and how to stop turning difficult moments into judgments about yourself. You'll discover how to understand and process your emotions, treat yourself with more compassion, and work through guilt so you can make changes when needed without constantly questioning yourself or believing you have to be perfect to be enough. You'll learn how to stay committed to the things that matter to you without making your worth depend on how well you do them all.

The words we use shape more than our conversations. They influence the way we think, the way we feel, the choices we make, and the possibilities we can see. In this interactive presentation, mindset and self-leadership coach Lori Watson will help you recognize common language patterns that can create confusion, tension, self-doubt, or a sense of being stuck. Through practical examples and engaging language exercises, you’ll learn how to shift from Conflict Language into Architect Language that supports greater clarity, confidence, and personal agency. Then you’ll put those tools into practice. Through guided reflection and writing, you’ll identify an important question in your life or work, examine the language surrounding it, clarify what you want, and create specific next steps you can begin taking right away. You’ll leave with a stronger awareness of the language you use every day and practical tools for thinking more clearly, communicating more intentionally, and moving forward with purpose.

Ready to take control of your business finances? Join us for an informative presentation designed to help small business owners learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping and build confidence in managing their financial records. Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to improve your current bookkeeping practices, this presentation will walk you through the essential steps to keeping accurate, organized, and up-to-date financial records. You’ll learn how to track income and expenses, organize receipts and transactions, reconcile bank accounts, and understand the importance of maintaining clear financial records. We’ll also cover bookkeeping best practices, common mistakes to avoid, and review software options and resources that can help simplify your bookkeeping process and save valuable time. Most importantly, you’ll gain a better understanding of how to establish a bookkeeping routine that works for your business. By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge and practical tips to manage your books more effectively, make informed financial decisions, and feel more confident about your business’s financial health.

Whether you're starting a new business or looking for ways to strengthen an existing one, understanding how your business works is essential for identifying growth opportunities. In this interactive workshop, participants will use the Business Model Canvas, a practical, one-page business planning tool, to explore the nine key components of a successful business model. Through guided exercises, participants will assess their current business or develop a new concept, identify strengths and gaps, explore customer needs and market opportunities, and brainstorm solutions to common business challenges. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their business model, opportunities for improvement, and actionable next steps for research, innovation, and growth. No completed business plan is required. Participants are encouraged to bring an existing business idea or information about their current business.