Debra Lee
Debra Lee is a Business Strategist with Western Washington University’s Center for Economic Vitality (formerly the Small Business Development Center). Before coming to Western, Lee worked in senior management for several Fortune rated companies in the field of Risk Management. She has broad based industry experience including hospitality, international oil and gas, real estate and computer accessories manufacturing. Lee also spent several years in a family owned development company in Honolulu. She holds an M.B.A. from the University of Hawaii and an A.R.M. from the international Risk and Insurance Management Society. She has been a strategic advisor to business owners for two years covering a broad range of interests including human resources, financial management, succession planning and marketing. A former instructor at Whatcom Community College, Lee now serves on their Advisory Committee for Business Programs.
Financial Leakage – Find it and plug it
This presentation focuses on tracking the health of your business, identifying early warning signs so you can make course corrections, and learning things your banker wished you knew.
Reputation Risk Management – Is your reputation a powerful asset or a crushing liability?
Have you spent years developing your credibility and popularity with customers and the community? Learn how to identify areas of vulnerability and apply specific risk management techniques to mitigate potential damage to your reputation. This talk will specifically address on-line risks to you from your employees and other third parties.
Buying or Selling a Business – Know why generating revenues is not the same as generating profits and how this impacts the price tag.
We’ve all read about the investors buying homes at a fraction of their recent value. What about businesses? Is this a good time to buy or sell? What are some things to consider before you put up a sign or put up your cash.
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