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BOSTON SHOWGUIDE

May 17th | Hynes Convention Center | Hall A

• Full Show Schedule • Workshop Descriptions • Main Stage Presentations & Speaker Bios • And more!

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SHOWGUIDE MAY 17, 2018 Hynes Convention Center Hall A

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WELCOME. SMALL BUSINESS EXPO is the only national B2B trade show, networking event and conference dedicated to small business owners and business decision-makers. You can shop for new products and services that will help your business exceed its goals, attend business critical workshops and network with thousands of other like-minded small business professionals.

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TODAY AT SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Small Business Expo is all about networking and building contacts. We encourage you to attend as many workshops, seminars and networking opportunities as possible. Exhibitor Hall Check out great products and services provided by the top vendors in the industry to help your business grow and meet its goals. Speed Networking In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you have 3 minutes to introduce yourself to one person (and listen to the other person’s introduction) and then exchange business cards. At the sound of the gong, it is time to meet the next person. By the end of this networking session, you will have met approximately 15 other business professionals. Speed Networking is first come, first serve. Get Dotted® With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. Upon arrival at the expo, attendees and exhibitors will be provided with colored “Dots” to indicate their industry affiliation. This is a great tool to break the ice and meet the right people in your field. Get Dotted® and start making those valuable business connections! Workshops Informative 45-minute long seminars on a variety of topics led by industry pros. Ask An Expert Get free advice & your most urgent questions answered by leading small business industry experts. We have experts from industries such as PR, SEO, Social Media, Accounting, Web Design and everything in between!

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Business Card Exchange Showcase your business card for all of the attendees in this convenient and central spot. Meet & Greet Lounge Come take a break, relax and “schmooze” some more in our comfy Meet & Greet Lounge. This is a great place to continue your important conversations and make some new contacts. Main Stage Presentations Join us for these incredible presentations: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: VIP Panel by Bill Walsh & Friends

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Intro to Online Marketing by Bryan Caplan, Google

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: How To Find, Fund & Flip Houses In Your Area For Big Profits! by Armando Montelongo, Real Estate Expert & Celebrity TV Star 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Intro to Online Marketing by Bryan Caplan, Google

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Public Speaking Master Class Speak Your Way To Success by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Success Dynamics - The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business! by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International BANKING INSURANCE REAL ESTATE FINANCE INVESTORS

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Small Business Expo 2018 - Boston M Main Stage

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MAY 17 • THURSDAY SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Exhibitor Hall Opens Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115)

9:00am – 5:00pm

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9:30am – 10:15am

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9:30am – 10:15am

W 26 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online Speakers: Austin Walsh

Tag a SmallBiz Selfie with your colleagues by taking a picture of your group at the entrance to the Expo and posting to your social media with hashtag #smallbizexpo.

Speed Networking Session 1

Speed Networking

In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you will meet one-on-one with various small business professionals. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person. This is a great way to network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time.

Workshop Room 2

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to sell your product and services online. You will learn specifically what it takes to build a website that generates more leads and sales. In addition during this session you will also learn some critical drivers to create residual income by selling some of your own intellectual property over the Internet.

9:30am – 10:15am

W Build, Deliver and Close Your Perfect Presentation - To Generate More Leads and Make More Workshop Room 4 Money Speakers: LeAnn Pashina Learn the skill of influential communication and how it will improve your sales and influence with your prospects, clients and other relationships. Sales people who learn to elevate their communication skills to a level of influence experience more success in their sales, client retention and relationships, receive more promotions, and so much more. Influential communication is not simply about the words you use but how they are presented, Choice rhetoric, info and body language can drive relationships and sales. Attend this workshop and learn a few key skills to transform your everyday sales presentations into ones that get the results you want.

9:30am – 10:15am

W Entrepreneur & Small Business Marketing Workshop. Speakers: Brian Nieves

Workshop Room 3

W Franchising 101 - Truths, Myths and Other Things You Thought You Knew Speakers: Elaine Vakalopoulos

Workshop Room 5

W How to Find Sponsorships For Your Books, Products or Events Speakers: Roberto Candelaria

Workshop Room 6

When you attend this amazing workshop you will learn from a top executive with Powerteam International specifically how to market your company with some of the latest online & offline systems for your business. Imagine learning 3 key processes to 5-10X your lead flow via the internet and through the power of referrals & Marketing partnerships! Everyone that learns from this speaker discovers that through these concepts they will elevate there success in 30 days or less! It is a must attend!

9:30am – 10:15am

#1 Bestselling author of The Franchise MBA and CEO of The Franchise Consulting Company shares his 20 years of experience in how to analyze franchise concepts for profitability.

9:30am – 10:15am

What Sponsorship Is… And Why You Want Sponsors!Why Sponsors Need YOU… Get Paid To Help Them Reach Their Business Goals.Get your book, website, events, products and dreams sponsored… Finally be able to breathe knowing the bills are paid.How to find the “right” person for your sponsorship… You won’t spend countless hours making sales calls. How to connect with the person writing the sponsor check! Roberto has seen too many talented people panic and lose hard earned money only to scramble to find a day job because they didn’t know how to approach a sponsor to get funding for their great ideas. Don’t let this happen to you.

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 9:30am – 10:15am

W Marketing Automation As A Service (MaaS), How A Hybrid Technology/Services Approach Helps Workshop Room 1 SME's Grow Revenue Speakers: Steve Lesser Learn how small and medium sized businesses can utlize a marketing automation platform combined with outsourced marketing services for one low monthly price to supercharge their lead generation and revenue. Zymplify has a cloud based marketing platform in the fast-growing marketing automation space. We provide the platform in conjunction with marketing as a service, helping small businesses increase their digital marketing presence. The platform consolidates earned, paid, and social media channels driving increased reach and as a result increased sales activities leading to sales growth. Corporate headquarters is in Portstewart, Northern Ireland; and U.S. operations are located in Boston, MA.

9:30am – 10:15am

W Millionaire MasterClass: How to Create & Achieve Your Goals. Speakers: Scott Warga

Workshop Room 7

When you attend this workshop you will discover what it takes to breakthrough your biggest challenges & achieve your wildest dreams. For over 2 decades Scott has traveled the world working with large & small groups to assist them in creating pathways to achieve massive success. This workshop is perfect for anyone that is serious aboutbecoming laser focused in your life & career. IT IS A MUST ATTEND!

9:45am – 10:15am

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MAIN STAGE: VIP Expert Panel Speakers: Bill Walsh

Main Stage

Come & Learn from top Business and Philanthropic Global Leaders on the specifics required to create Success. Each panelist will share priceless concepts on what it takes to breakthrough your biggest challenges & achieve your biggest goals! A must attend!

Speed Networking Session 2

10:30am – 11:15am

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10:30am – 11:15am

W AdWords Industry Benchmarks: 8 Ways to Get Ahead in YOUR Industry Speakers: Mark Irvine

Speed Networking

In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you will meet one-on-one with various small business professionals. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person. This is a great way to network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time.

Workshop Room 5

Whether you’re doing PPC for the first time or you’ve just signed a new client, it can be daunting to know whether you’re doing a good job. You may see your performance in AdWords, but how does that stack up to others in your industry? Google won’t tell you how your ads compare to your competitors – but WordStream recently reviewed over 18,000 accounts across 20 industries to see how each industry’s ads perform on Google and we’re excited to share our insights and tricks. In this session, we will share: - Benchmarks for how 20 major industries compare in terms of their ad’s click through rates, costs, conversion rates, and cost per acquisition! - Data on how to beat the averages and ultimately get more out of your AdWords account. - Tricks for how those at the very top of their industry consistently beat their competitors.

10:30am – 11:15am

W How To Use Video To Grow Your Business In The Age of YouTube Speakers: Yusef Muhammad

Workshop Room 1

In this workshop you will learn:

How to use video as a marketing tool The video content business How to outline and execute a marketing strategy using video Test your marketing message Choose the right social media platforms to maximize your customer reac

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 10:30am – 11:30am

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MAIN STAGE: Intro to Online Marketing - Presented By Google Speakers: Bryan Caplan

Main Stage

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

11:30am – 12:30pm

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MAIN STAGE: How to Find, Fund & Flip Houses in Your Area for Big Profits! - Presented By Main Stage Armando Montelongo Speakers: Armando Montelongo • How to Create Instant & Passive Income • How to FIND Big Profit Deals • How to Get FUNDING • 3 Keys to FLIP in Less Than 30 Days

Speed Networking Session 3

12:30pm – 1:15pm

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12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Advanced Social Media “Hacks” & Tips to Dominate Your Industry Speakers: Matt Ford

Workshop Room 7

W Get New and Repeat Business on Autopilot with Email Marketing Speakers: Dave Charest

Workshop Room 5

Speed Networking

In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you will meet one-on-one with various small business professionals. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person. This is a great way to network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time.

When you attend this amazing workshops with one of the world's top underground internet marketer, you will be blown away with his tips on FAcebook marketing. You will discover how to find your ideal prospects and customers on all social channels. In addition you will learn for online & offline that you must begin to use social media ads to survive & thrive. One section of the talk is on the exact way you must use video in your business & how to stand out right now in your market. A special bonus will be on how to generate organic leads & sales from your personal profile.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

Your business thrives on bringing in sales from new and existing customers. Wouldn’t it be great if you could bring in those sales more frequently without having to spend a lot of time doing so? We’ll show you some simple ways to repeatedly reach customers with email marketing. In this session you’ll learn: How to turn more website visitors into new email contacts How to automate timely engagement with new contacts How to do more business by sending more relevant emails

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Getting Publicity for Your Business: From Shark Tank to Oprah and Everything in Between Workshop Room 1 Speakers: Becca Brown Join entrepreneur and Shark Tank contestant Becca Brown as she shares with you her journey in getting media coverage for your business. Becca's talk is practical and will leave you with tips and insights to help you get publicity and generate buzz for your business. "Becca's talk is a breath of fresh air and inspiration!", Smart Hustle Magazine. AT&T is excited to continue it's 3rd year of bringing value to the Small Business Expo.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Global Rockstar Shares Secret to Build Multiple Streams of Income. Speakers: K. Raj Singh

Workshop Room 2

This workshop will teach you the ‘4M’ system that is utilized by international business leaders, speakers, and authors to generate sustainable passive income streams. This will encompass four separate modules: money, mind-set, manifest, and mastermind. The first describes passive income vehicles, proven in Singh’s time as an investor, international speaker, and book author, whilst the second will cover the mind-set required to think like a wildly successful investor. In the third module you will learn seven of his top tips for manifesting everything you desire. Then finish with knowing how to leverage expert networks in order to become one.

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 12:30pm – 1:15pm

W How to Fast-Track your Success through Mindset Mastery! Speakers: Abe Nadimi

Workshop Room 3

W Learn How to Build Your Business Through Mobile Marketing Speakers: Tina Malsom, Kelly Vincent

Workshop Room 6

W Sales & Communication Mastery: How To Become An Industry Top Producer Speakers: Dawn Moore

Workshop Room 4

Come & Learn from an expert with over 25 yrs in entrepreneurship and corporate life. His background includes leading firms in the following areas including landscaping, engineering helicopters, landing his business on the INC 500 list. He Successfully retired at 35 to then plow a tech startup in the ground with no survivors. You’ll laugh (probably at and not with him), get encouragement from his experiences (EPIC disasters) (did he reallydo that?), and leave inspired to achieve your big dreams (if he did then DEFINITELY I can). He'll share his five and a half strategies you can implement today to live life on your terms. You will leave this session with brilliant & executable ideas to stretch your current thinking, learn to live into your true potential and fast-track your success!

12:30pm – 1:15pm

When you attend this workshop you will learn how get more leads for your business using the hottest new google technology, nearby proximity marketing. Imagine being able to get more eyes on your business directly to peoples mobile devices through their bluetooth...the more people you are around daily, the more exposure your business gains 24/7. Kelly and Tina are masters at lead generation through beacon marketing.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

When you attend this workshop, you will learn how to accelerate your business growth with breakthrough results. You will discover the top 3 reasons people self-sabotage and how to stop. In addition, you will understand how to leverage a powerful communication tool to negotiate real life business deals to close more sales. Plus, you will accelerate your income when you know how to align your goals with your values using our cutting-edge technology. Dawn is a master at language & communication.

Speed Networking Session 4

1:15pm – 2:00pm

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1:30pm – 2:15pm

W Harnessing Digital Marketing to Increase Leads and Sales Speakers: Eric Wing

Workshop Room 1

W Multiply Your Small Business Success with Public Speaking Speakers: Mary Cheyne

Workshop Room 5

Speed Networking

In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you will meet one-on-one with various small business professionals. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person. This is a great way to network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time.

Learn what it takes to leverage digital marketing to increase leads and sales for your business. Topics covered in the workshop will be social media marketing, SEO, Google advertising, mobile marketing, and more. We take the lid off Google and outline the best practices you can apply to your business today to get results and increase ROI. If you are a business owner or marketing professional, this workshop is for you.

1:30pm – 2:15pm

Whether you’re presenting to a group of potential clients or pitching to investors or lenders, you need to be effective in getting your message across.

Common concerns you might face include: Do I come across as credible? Can they tell I’m nervous? Do I sound too “salesy”? This workshop program is based on the presenter’s best selling book “Present” Yourself in Public Speaking. You will receive effective tools to bypass your inner critic and allow your authentic and most confident self to shine through. Break through to a new level of public speaking that will get you noticed!

1:30pm – 2:30pm

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MAIN STAGE: Using Data To Drive Growth - Presented by Google Speakers: Bryan Caplan

Main Stage

Learn about tools to help you collect and interpret real-time information about how customers are interacting with you online, so, you can make smarter decisions about how to reach key audiences on your budget, timeline, and terms.

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 2:30pm – 3:30pm

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MAIN STAGE: Public Speaking Master Class - “Speak your Way to Success - Presented By Main Stage Powerteam International Speakers: Bill Walsh • How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking • How to Get Booked & Paid to Speak • How to Build a List of Super High Quality Leads • How to Create & Sell your Own Digital Products • Convert your Content into your Legacy

Speed Networking Session 5

3:15pm – 4:00pm

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3:30pm – 4:15pm

W 26 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online Speakers: Austin Walsh

Workshop Room 2

W Connect and Grow with the USPS® Speakers: Paul Bolas

Workshop Room 1

Speed Networking

In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you will meet one-on-one with various small business professionals. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person. This is a great way to network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time.

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to sell your product and services online. You will learn specifically what it takes to build a website that generates more leads and sales. In addition during this session you will also learn some critical drivers to create residual income by selling some of your own intellectual property over the Internet.

3:30pm – 4:15pm

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3:30pm – 4:15pm

W How to Create Immediate Income Through Podcasting, YouTube & Video Marketing Workshop Room 6 Speakers: Manny Patrick When you attend this amazing workshop you will learn from a top national trainer with Powerteam International specifically how to market your company through podcasting, youTube marketing & social media video marketing. Imagine learning 5 key online processes to 10X your lead flow from the internet. In addition you will learn about how to leverage big groups & masterminds to increase your success. Everyone that attends this session will understand "why" success is a process and not an event! You will love this workshop.

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W How to Get More Leads & Sales Using Radio, Print & Social Media Speakers: Angel Tuccy

Workshop Room 4

W How To Leverage The Power Of Your Personal Brand On Social Media Speakers: Rey Perez

Workshop Room 7

Being interviewed on the radio, podcasts and traditional media opens new doors of opportunity, creates credibility and expands your influence. Angel has broadcasted over 2000 radio shows and she will teach you the steps to attracting journalists, writing a compelling pitch, and most importantly, how to turn your radio interviews into ongoing marketing campaigns to attract more leads and make more money. Let’s turn you into a media celebrity!

3:30pm – 4:15pm

With over a decade of sales and marketing experience Rey Perez will teach you 5 proven strategies to sell more with less resistance and help you build an even more successful business. You will learn how to create a highly effective personal brand, gain massive exposure, leverage the power of social media, increase your lead flow, and lastly, convert more sales.

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 3:30pm – 4:15pm

W How to Make Money & Build Your Business as a Public Speaker. Speakers: Brian Nieves

Workshop Room 3

Come & Learn the key SECRETS on how to utilize public speaking to generate more leads and build your business. Our guest speaker will alsoshare how to sell from the stage and turn what you are passionate about into a successful public speaker business. It is a must attend for authors, coaches and consultants as well as anyone that is seriously interested in making money as a public speaker.

3:30pm – 4:30pm

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MAIN STAGE: Success Dynamics: The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business! - Presented Main Stage By Powerteam International Speakers: Bill Walsh

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MAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS

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945 AM - 1015 AM

VIP Expert Panel by Bill Walsh & Friends

Come & Learn from top Business and Philanthropic Global Leaders on the specifics required to create Success. Each panelist will share priceless concepts on what it takes to break through your biggest challenges & achieve your biggest goals! A must attend!

1030 AM - 1130 AM

Intro To Online Marketing by Bryan Caplan,

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

1130 AM - 1230 PM

How To Find, Fund & Flip Houses In Your Area For Big Profits! by Armando Montelongo,

• How to Create Instant & Passive Income

• How to Get FUNDING

• How to FIND Big Profit Deals

• 3 Keys to FLIP in Less Than 30 Days

130 PM - 230 PM

Intro To Online Marketing by Bryan Caplan,

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

230 PM - 330 PM

Public Speaking Master Class - Speak Your Way To Success by Bill Walsh, Founder & CEO,

• How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking

• How to Build a List of Super High Quality Leads

• How to Get Booked & Paid to Speak

• How to Create & Sell Your Own Digital Products

• Convert your Content into your Legacy

430 PM - 600 PM

Success Dynamics - The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business! by Bill Walsh, Founder & CEO,

• Turn your Passion into Cash Flow

• How to Attract Powerful Partners

• How To 10x your Leads & Sales

• How to Build Million Dollar Daily Habits

• Social Media & Internet Marketing Services

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A key aspect of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for eHealth solutions and medical device software is ensuring that procedures and documentation are in line with applicable regulations. We have developed and refined such processes for regulated software. • • • • • • • •

Creating simple, intuitive standard operating procedures Streamlining product documentation Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations Compiling documentation to support regulatory submission Liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders Designing and conducting training courses for development and operational teams Piloting new SDLC procedures Collecting and passing on lessons learned

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CONTACT CENTERS We offer softphones, speech recognition, ACD, IVR and more.

COLLABORATION We provide clients with presence and messaging tools that are needed to work more efficiently in group settings.

CLOUD Working through the cloud with either a traditional public or private cloud or customized cloud, allows our customers to cut costs.

PROVIDING THE BEST SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Metropolitan Telephone is a comprehensive voice, data, and cloud solutions provider. For 35+ years we have been providing network, communication and collaboration solutions – whether it be premise, web, cloud or hybrid. When it comes to delivering customer engagement solutions, we pride ourselves on thinking “outside the box”. At Metropolitan, we support clients from analog lines to digital, to VoIP in a complex, virtualized, cloud based enterprise contact center and everything in between. Our consultative based approach strategically achieves your objectives while future proofing your environment. We provide clarity where technology confusion can exist. Our team of proven professionals provide expertise and industry skill sets to bring your communications and collaboration needs to the next level. We equip your organization with personalized communication solutions to get you there.

SERVICE We offer planning and installation services including maintenance support contracts to meet your needs.

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Turn-key employee wellness in minutes. With affordable pricing, quick setup, and no long-term commitment, it’s never been easier to bring wellness to your small business.

With MeYou Health, you also get: Social and fun health education with 40+ health topics A proven effective smoking cessation program Turn-key walking competitions for all activity levels

Get in touch!

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Take your productivity to the next level Better Results and Less Work through Information Customization, Sharing, and Analytics

Visit Our Value Fortune Teller At Booth 706 For The Chance To Win A Nest Camera

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Systum is a cloud-based operating system for your business. Finance, e-commerce, marketing, inventory management and CRM all built on one database. Real-time answers on anything from inventory turns to conversions. Manage your social media, marketing campaigns and e-commerce store fronts and get a true 360° view of your customer. All of this is available for one low subscription rate that scales with your business. Ask for a demo today.

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Mastering the 4 essentials steps to owning a franchise.

Stop by our booth for your complimentary copy of the #1 best selling book in the US on how to investigate franchises.

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Boston Small Business Expo

The new, simpler way to run your business. One affordable tool to make business better.

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