As a CBD and instructor I’m happy to announce the third year the Certified Business Developer curriculum is being offered. Once again it is provided by the Business Development Guild in collaboration with the ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. The Business Development Guild’s Mission: “To Be the Premier Source of Education, Coaching and Support for…Read More
Sales vs Business Development: What’s the difference?
Sales and business development. Just two different ways to refer to the same activity — getting your company’s product into customers’ hands. Right? Actually, sales and business development should not be considered the same job at all. Instead, think of the two roles as complementary halves of a whole. It’s true that both positions exist…Read More
CBD 2018 Curriculum and Registration is Live!
In keeping with its mission “To be the Premier Source of Education, Coaching, and Support for the Business Development Profession,” The Business Development Guild is proud and excited to announce its 2018 Certified Business Developer (CBD) curriculum and registration is live on the Guild Website The curriculum is a comprehensive view of the numerous aspects,…Read More
Business Development Guild Announces First Class of Certified Business Developers!
That’s right! The Business Development Guild is proud to announce the completion of its first Certified Business Developer course, recognizing the initial class of 30 individuals who now hold the designation CBD – Certified Business Developer. Certificates were conferred on the graduates during a ceremony held on December 19, 2017. The graduates represent a variety…Read More
What, Exactly, Is Business Development?
Scott Pollack posted this on Forbes and from our perspective, it’s worth a read! “I do biz dev.” Few times in history have more ambiguous words been spoken. Ask ten “VPs of Business Development” or similarly business card-ed folks what is business development, and you’re likely to get just as many answers. “Business development is…Read More
What People are Saying!
“The BDG is making a difference! Based on the number of participants in attendance we have learned that the need was even greater than anticipated. Bringing BD and Ops together in this forum is increasing the understanding between groups of people that think and operate differently, but are realizing that they really do all have…Read More