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| 10:30am - 12:00pm | Registration
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| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Give Your Way To Increased Sales This session will provide an unconventional, yet proven system for gaining visibility, improving customer referrals and dramatically increasing sales. Discover the simple and repeatable methods that relatively few have been using to consistently influence new communities of customers. The session will also present effective relationship cultivation techniques, and will demonstrate how new customers can be converted into brand ambassadors for your business. (Lunch will be served) |
 Bob Burg |
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| 1:00pm - 1:45pm | New Marketing Strategies for Small Business
This session will discuss strategies for marketing your business, including print media, online marketing, social media, and online video. Attendees will see practical examples of simple methods for choosing and tracking the performance of any small business marketing activity. The session will also discuss the exciting new tools and technologies on the horizon which will enable you to build stronger relationships with your customers and partners. |
 Christopher Justice |
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| 1:45pm - 2:00pm | Break
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| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Current Needs of the Small Business: Economic Stability and Business Continuity
This session will discuss an innovative way Small Businesses can develop and retain a competitive edge during economic downturns. Additionally, we will discuss how this is also a critical component of a business continuity and disaster avoidance program that will apply to business disruptions ranging from the current H1N1 flu outbreak, to weather related incidents and everyday reasons employees may be unable to get to work. At this time, addressing these issues is among the most compelling concerns of businesses of all size especially the Small Business. |
 Chuck Wilsker |
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| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Enhancing Productivity within Your Small Business
Less than 13% of SMBs know how much productivity they lose on a yearly basis, but those who calculate it estimate it costs them over $20,000 per employee, per year. Today more than ever, small businesses like yours are trying to increase revenue streams, reduce costs and improve overall productivity. And while there are many ways to do that, few business owners realize how much of a role their communications system plays in this equation. In this session, we'll open your eyes to some surprising facts about the challenges small businesses are facing and the role communications can play in many areas of your business -- from enhancing the productivity of your employees, to cutting operating costs all at the same time you are improving customer service levels. We’ll discuss some examples of some small businesses who, while leaner today, are using communications to keep their businesses growing in this challenging economy. |
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| 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Informal Q&A Discussion
Join us for an informal dialog about SMBs specific needs right now and how to get there! |
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| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Networking Event The Networking Event is designed to connect you with potential partners and experts, who will be on hand to answer your most challenging sales, marketing and technology questions.
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