“Marketing owns our homepage, so it’s tough to get real estate for our online education.” “Our membership team owns email communication, and continuing education won’t be included this month.” “We don’t have budget to advertise our upcoming webinar series, all resources are allocated to next month’s annual conference.” Do any of these sound familiar within [...]
It’s that time of year again—annual planning. With October almost over, we’re on the downhill coast (or breakneck race…depending on your organization) to the end of 2015. With a new year comes new resolutions, new plans and new budgets, and updating your online continuing education should be an important initiative. Now is the time to [...]
Recently we’ve spent a lot of time of time discussing how continuing education can be an important revenue driver for your organization. And while we’ve gotten some great success stories, we’ve also gotten some questions on how to convince your organization/Board to invest in a continuing education management system (CEMS). So, we kicked the idea [...]
It’s no secret that continuing education is an aspect of the professional world that is here to stay and is quite important. In today’s fast paced world with a workforce that is becoming more and more technologically literate, it’s important that your continuing education keeps up with the times. It’s essential to consider your audience—what [...]
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw More often than not, when asked why they’re considering changing up their continuing education program to offer more online options, association leaders cite the need to keep up with the changing times, technologically speaking. They [...]
Fine-tuning your pricing in relation to your continuing education programs can have a significant impact on your profits, but it isn’t always easy. We’ve created a must-have tip sheet to take the guesswork out of pricing, and here are 3 takeaways to get you started. Consider human behavior We humans are complex and diverse, but [...]
Our stellar Webinar Manager, Jennifer Higgins, knows what it takes to give a great presentation. Here are a few pointers she’s gathered along the way that will not only bring a sense of ease to the process, but make the material much more relatable and interesting. • Remember it’s a team effort, your moderator/webinar coordinator [...]
Traditionally summer is the time to load up the car with kids, pets, and whatever luggage will fit and hit the road for a summer road trip. And, if you have any hope of reaching your destination, you need a trusty map to guide you through all the twists and turns on your journey. This [...]
We asked our resident webcaster, Paul Meador, about some tips to follow for a successful streaming educational experience. Previously we posted his suggestions concerning an adequate internet connection. Here’s what he had to share with us about another important aspect of an online training or event: audio. Paul explained, “It’s very important to always remember [...]
I like to call learner technical support the “secret sauce” of our success in the continuing education industry. Not only is our superior support one of the many things that sets InReach above other companies, it is an invaluable asset to our clients. Just look at the statistics. 89% of consumers have stopped doing business [...]
