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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. Business Card Showcase Sponsored by Showcase your business card for all of the attendees in this convenient and central spot. Get DottedTM 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! BizBoard This “live classifieds” listing board allows instant personalized postings and responses. Post in categories such as: jobs, services, education, for sale, and advertisements. Take advantage of posting in the live BizBoard to get exposure to thousands of attendees. Workshops Informative 45 minute seminars on a variety of topics led by industry pros.
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EXPO AGENDA
For descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - INDUSTRY MEETUP 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM - POWERTEAM WORKSHOPS
Room 3 (109): Network Marketing - How To WIN Network Marketing by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Main Stage: I nternet Marketing & Online Conversions - 7 Best Secrets To Succeed Online by Powerteam Small Business Experts
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - SPEED NETWORKING 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - HOW TO DEMO #1
How To Create Ads On Yahoo
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - INDUSTRY MEETUP 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM - POWERTEAM WORKSHOPS
Room 3 (109): Public Speaking 101 - Empower Your Business Through Public Speaking by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Main Stage: F lipping Businesses - How To Buy A $1M Business With No Money & No Credit by Powerteam Small Business Experts
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #1
Room 1 (107): Better Your Business With BBB by Better Business Bureau
Room 2 (108): Business Spotlight: Harpoon Brewery - Building A Niche Brand by Morgan Stanley
Room 4 (110): Digital Marketing And Its Small Business Benefits by Up And Social
Room 5 (111): So You Backup Your Data, Are You Really Safe? Learn Why Backing Up Is "Not Enough." by Drivetech Inc
Room 6 (105): Build A Legal Fortress Around Your Business: 5 Keys To Success by The Smart Entrepreneur
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #2
How To Create A LinkedIn Ad Campaign
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - MAIN STAGE PRESENTATION #1
Idea To Execution: Make Or Break Your Business Expert Panel and Q&A featuring topics such as: Accounting & Taxes - Business Law - Marketing, Social Media & Advertising - Public Relations - Search Engine Optimization - Small Business Lending
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #2
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Room 1 (107): Energy Efficiency; Your Competitive Edge by Eversource
Room 2 (108): RFID Hacking: Reconsidering Physical Security by GraVoc Associates, Inc.
Room 3 (109): Champion Builder - 7 Keys To Breakthrough Your Biggest Fears And Live Your Wildest Dreams by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4 (110): Executive Bonus Plans by Foresters Financial
Room 5 (111): How Can Technology (Mobility, Cloud, Social & More) Be Used To Bring Customers To Your Front Door? by EarthLink
Room 6 (105): Email Marketing 1-2-3: How To Get Started, Get Results And Get Growing by VerticalResponse
Main Stage: Outsourcing Made Simple - How To Instantly 10x Your Productivity by Powerteam Small Business Experts
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EXPO AGENDA
For descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10. 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #3
How To Improve Your SEO Rankings
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #3
Room 1 (107): Owning Your Business For Real by Crisafulli Business Coaching
Room 2 (108): Stand Out! How To Spice Up Your Social Media And Email To Get More Customers by Outbound Engine
Room 4 (110): Doing Business In Haiti, How And Where? by Easy Business Group Inc.
Room 5 (111): Why Cloud Technology Is Essential To Your Retail Business by VEND
Room 6 (105): How To Create An Outstanding Website Or eCommerce Storefront by Brave River Solutions
Main Stage: Marketing & Productivity - How To Achieve Your Ultimate Marketing Productivity by Powerteam Small Business Experts
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #4
How To Market Effectively Through Email
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #4
Room 1 (107): The Uber Economy: How Growing Businesses Can Survive And Thrive In Today's Digital Economy by AT&T
Room 2 (108): Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing by Benchmark Email
Room 3 (109): Business Funding - How To Get Up To $250,000 At 0% Interest For 6-13 Months by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4 (110): Benefits Aren't Just For The Big Guys by Colonial Life
Room 5 (111): Cloud Computing: Identifying The Advantages, Costs, And Challenges For Business by Cloud Connect
Room 6 (105): Mobile Marketing: What You Need To Know by Yahoo
Main Stage: Empower Your Health - How To Lose 20-40 Pounds In 40 Days by Powerteam Small Business Experts
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #5
How To Create A Twitter Ad Campaign
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: VIP NETWORKING SESSION ON MAIN STAGE 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - MAIN STAGE PRESENTATION #2
Entrepreneur Mastery: The 5 Keys To Build A Mega-Successful Business by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - NETWORKING AFTER PARTY
At Icon Lounge, 100 Warrenton St,. Boston, MA 02116 Exhibitors & Sponsors receive free entry. Discounted $12 entry for attendees of The Small Business Expo. Includes 1 hosted drink ticket.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 10 AM
ROOM 3 - Network Marketing - How To WIN In Network Marketing by Powerteam Small Business Experts Come join James Dentley for this informative workshop on network marketing. James has trained over 400,000 people in business and has personally created well over 70 millionaires by using his proven success strategies! All processes implemented by James will assist you and your business to explode into new heights and is backed by proven personal experiences. James has a personal stake in every process and you will sense the authenticity of his care for your success.
MAIN STAGE - Internet Marketing & Online Conversions - 7 Best Secrets To Succeed Online by Powerteam Small Business Experts 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.
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ROOM 3 - Public Speaking 101 - Empower Your Business Through Public Speaking by Powerteam Small Business Experts In this 45 minute action-packed session you will learn how to share your message from the stage and how to sell from the stage like a rockstar. This session is perfect for anyone that has a serious interest monetizing their talents from the stage.
MAIN STAGE - Flipping Businesses - How To Buy A $1M Business With No Money & No Credit by Powerteam Small Business Experts Join Mike Warren for this informative workshop on flipping businesses. Mike Warren is a business maverick, international speaker, best selling author and one of the world's highest paid wealth coaches. Through his international private equity firm he buys businesses around the world using no money and no credit. He teaches others and partners to buy businesses in all different industries and applies secret strategies for explosive growth.
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ROOM 1 - Better Your Business With BBB by Better Business Bureau Join Better Business Bureau for a Workshop highlighting the essential strategies to make sure you're promoting yourself effectively and honestly to consumers. BBB offers free resources and tools to help you grow and maintain a positive reputation. Learn about ethical business standards and practices, building consumer confidence in your brand, and how to showcase yourself as a credible business in the community.
ROOM 2 - Business Spotlight: Harpoon Brewery - Building A Niche Brand by Morgan Stanley Charlie Storey, President of Harpoon Brewery, will share his insight about creating brand awareness that delivers a competitive advantage to succeed in a multibillion dollar industry. Charlie will discuss his startup story, and what it takes to stand out in a niche market. His colorful personality has been pivotal in the evolution of Harpoon Brewery marketing, making them one the most recognized beverages found on draft.
ROOM 4 - Digital Marketing And Its Small Business Benefits by Up And Social When looking at the statistics linking digital marketing to positive business growth, there’s no denying that investing in a digital marketing service provider is a surefire decision. Learn not only why digital marketing can improve your small business, but also how. Up And Social will show you how services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization, and web and logo design will generate new leads, amplify exposure, and encourage your target market, alongside many other benefits.
ROOM 5 - So You Backup Your Data, Are You Really Safe? Learn Why Backing Up Is "Not Enough." by Drivetech Inc. Business downtime is much more common than you may think. Every business faces risk of business interruption everyday, from an employee clicking on something that they shouldn't have, hardware failure, the list just goes on and on. There are ways to protect your business from this loss of production time and data. Join our workshop to hear real world examples of downtime, and how you can protect yourself with a true business continuity solution.
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ROOM 1 - Energy Efficiency; Your Competitive Edge by Eversource A look at the Eversource Small Business Program in conjunction with MassSave providing incentives for energy efficiency upgrades. The Eversource Small Business Program provides the financial assistance and expert guidance that will enable small business owners to reduce energy use and operating costs by making smart decisions now.
ROOM 2 - RFID Hacking: Reconsidering Physical Security by GraVoc Associates, Inc. RFID entry systems have become the preferred method for securing access to non-public areas in corporate offices and operation centers. But hacking RFID may be easier than you think. This seminar will use both theory and demonstration to challenge the notion of RFID-based access control systems, providing insight into how the scope of vulnerability assessment and social engineering testing can be expanded to ultimately improve your company’s security posture.
ROOM 3 - Champion Builder - 7 Keys To Breakthrough Your Biggest Fears And Live Your Wildest Dreams by Powerteam Small Business Experts A common trait in all champions is an unstoppable mindset. Yet the road to the top is never without struggles and challenges. The true mark of a champion is maintaining that unstoppable mindset in the midst of a storm. Champions are driven by purpose and vision. Join America’s Breakthrough Expert and nationally renowned trainer, Joe White, as he leads you, step by step, though a powerful workshop to unleash your inner champion. After you attend this essentialworkshop, you will leave with the tools to break free from fears and doubts, connect even more with your passion and vision, develop laser focus, and achieve deeper fulfillment and productivity. In addition, Joe will show you how to take these skills and teach them to yourteam! These are the same skills that Joe trains top global leaders from companies like GE, Google, and Heineken.
ROOM 4 - Executive Bonus Plans by Foresters Financial Executive Bonus Plans are a way to reward and retain key employees for small business owners. Join Foresters Financial for this interesting and informative workshop.
ROOM 5 - How Can Technology (Mobility, Cloud, Social& More) Be Used To Bring Customers To Your Front Door? by EarthLink Technical trends are changing the “front door” to your business and impacting how you get new customers, how you keep customers, and how to drive repeat business. Customers want to communicate with you in person, over the phone, by text message, on a website, and through social media. In order for you to be successful, you must provide mobility, cloud-based communications, content, collaboration and security. How do you leverage technology to differentiate your business and create a marketing plan to help you get the most out of these avenues? Are your current technology and marketing plans returning an ROI? In this workshop we will discuss how to effectively manage these avenues to grow your revenue. And you don’t have to be a technical "Einstein" to kick your business into high gear.
ROOM 6 - Email Marketing 1-2-3: How To Get Started, Get Results And Get Growing by VerticalResponse Your clients are checking their email accounts everywhere, all the time: on their PCs and on their smartphones; first thing in the morning and late at night. Are you in their inboxes, and are you standing out? This new workshop, packed with tips and real-world examples, will show you how to get started with email marketing, including best practices for designing an email, understanding metrics, building your subscriber list and leveraging social media to amplify your messages. You'll also learn how email marketing can enhance other marketing tactics to grow your company's or organization's presence, audience base and bottom line.
MAIN STAGE - Outsourcing Made Simple - How To Instantly 10x Your Productivity by Powerteam Small Business Experts Join Daven Michaels for this interesting and informative workshop on increasing productivity through outsourcing. Super entrepreneur and CEO of 123Employee Daven Michaels has made a career of living the American Dream. Starting his entrepreneurial career at age 15, Daven never looked back. Best selling music and television producer, author, speaker and entrepreneur, Daven shows the little guy how to play ball with the big corporations and beat them at their own game. Daven has shared this stage with such notables as Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Dean Graziosi, Marshall Sylver, Richard Ferri, Matthew Buckley, Mark Joyner, Jeff Adams, Adam Urbanski, Ken Mcarthur, Glenn Dietzel, DC Fawcett and many others. Since writing ‘Outsource This!’ 'Your Complete Resource to the World of Global Outsourcing, Daven has become an advocate for the small business owner and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows across North America. His book has sold 1,000’s copies worldwide. His mission is to make entrepreneurs lots of money and give them the freedom they deserve to enjoy it.
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ROOM 1 - Owning Your Business For Real by Crisafulli Business Coaching You’ll reconnect with your goals and the reason you started the business in the first place. You’ll look at all the things that are frustrating you today – getting your people on board, cash flow, and how to find time in your day to focus on the big picture – through a new perspective. We call it the Entrepreneurial Myth or “EMyth”; the idea that because you know how to do the thing your business does, you know how to run a business that does that thing. This couldn’t be further from the truth. You need the right systems and the inspiration to help you get moving. Most importantly, you need someone to hold you accountable for the results you say you want. For nearly 40 years, we’ve worked with business owners to help them create a business that reflects the best of what they want to accomplish. Let us show you.
ROOM 2 - Stand Out! How To Spice Up Your Social Media And Email To Get More Customers by Outbound Engine Running a business is a dream for some and a challenge for all. There are many hurdles that we face on a daily basis as business owners that keep us from marketing our businesses the way that we should - and our businesses suffer for it. It's time that you finally tapped into your business' social media and email to surprise and delight your existing customers, increase your reach locally and start driving new customers through your doors. Join Andrew Glass, Director of Industry Outreach for Outbound Engine, for a workshop you won't want to miss. We’ll be covering best practices to grow your business online the right way – the first time around.
ROOM 4 - Doing Business In Haiti, How And Where? by Easy Business Group, Inc. This workshop will be about the business opportunities that exist in Haiti and why it’s considered the business regional best kept secret. In 45 minutes we will go over Haiti’s business and investment landscape while emphasizing on its burgeoning sectors: Tourism, Agroindustry, Transportation and Technology. We will also go over the attractive incentives put in place by the Haitian government in order to encourage, local and foreign Investors to invest into these particular areas. It also is important to highlight the common barriers and risks that exist in such emerging country’s environment, as well as the ways in which they can be mitigated. We will showcase some success stories. The conclusion will be a brief presentation of Easy Business Group its partners Guilac and OneClick and number the scope of services they offer relative to facilitating business and investment ventures in Haiti.
ROOM 5 - Why Cloud Technology Is Essential To Your Retail Business by VEND Running a successful retail store is one of the most challenging ways to be in business. From inventory, to managing employees, to accounting, to the hours on your feet, it’s a big challenge. However, we live in an age when a number of companies are introducing new tech-based solutions designed to simplify how retailers track their inventory, manage staff, and take the pain out of accounting. These new solutions present a massive opportunity for business owners to revolutionize the way they run amazing retail stores. This new technology is the secret to creating a world-class customer experience, driving repeat customers, and increasing revenue. And anyone can learn how to use it in their store in a short period of time. Speaker, Austin Gunter, is passionate about retail and seeing small retailers succeed. In this workshop Austin will take an accessible step-by-step approach to demystify the world of new retail solutions. Join your fellow business owners for a practical session that will help you revolutionize retail in your stores. This workshop is brought to you by Vend, a cloud based point-of-sale and retail management platform designed for Mac and iOS. Our mission is to help the world’s small to medium retailers build successful, sustainable businesses and offer a unique in-store experience. Take advantage of this free lesson to learn how you can future proof your business. You can learn more about Vend at vendhq.com
ROOM 6 - How To Create An Outstanding Website Or eCommerce Storefront by Brave River Solutions Is your website your best salesperson? Come learn about the trends and techniques to make your informational website a great lead generator for your business. We will cover effective design, menu styles, content development, calls to action, and other important elements of a superior website. How do you increase sales on your eCommerce store? If you sell products online, you need an eCommerce storefront that makes it easy for customers to find products and place orders. An effective storefront also personalizes the experience for customers, facilitates repeat buying, increases average order size, and empowers customers with self-service capabilities. Come learn how to supercharge your b-2-b or b-2-c eCommerce site. We’ll also touch on important elements and capabilities for all types of web sites such as: mobile-friendly responsive design, search engine optimization, and content management systems.
MAIN STAGE - Marketing & Productivity - How To Achieve Ultimate Marketing Productivity by Powerteam Small Business Experts Business success is 90% marketing! To compete in today's dynamic environment, marketing is non-negotiable, and marketing aggressively is not enough. To grow and sustain you MUST out-market your competition. Come learn the powerful marketing strategies taught by America's Business Health Expert® and Founder/CEO of Misaic, Keith Aichele, that will enable you to transform your marketing from an expense into an asset! You’ll leave this presentation learning innovative strategies and techniques on how to: maximize your marketing dollars, understand your marketing effectiveness across all channels, create compelling messaging that breaks through today's marketing clutter, design a marketing system that produces a continuous stream of qualified prospects, and achieve...Ultimate Marketing Productivity!
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ROOM 1 - The Uber Economy: How Growing Businesses Can Survive And Thrive In Today's Digital Economy by AT&T We are living in a time of a socially connected, consumer centric, instant delivery economy. Businesses that GET IT and can adapt will survive. Those who don't will die. Ramon shares his 12 keys for thriving in today's "uber" economy. The industrial revolution required large companies who focused on hiring lots of people operating in cubicles and factories. Today's companies must be nimble, smart and continue to listen to their customers and the overall market. Ramon is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author (Facebook Guide to Small Business Marketing), international speaker and more. He's a piano player, graduate of the FBI Citizens academy, former United Nations staff member and interviewed President Obama in the President's first Google Hangout.
ROOM 2 - Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing by Benchmark Email Email is one of the strongest channels of marketing, especially when it comes to the return on investment. Over the years the average return on investment for email has been of $43 per $1 spent. It has a massive reach and is very affordable. But how do you calculate the return? Join us to learn how to get the most out of your emails and make sure you get the highest return possible.
ROOM 3 - Business Funding - How To Get Up To $250,000 At 0% Interest For 6-13 Months by Powerteam Small Business Experts Get up to $250,000 for your business at 0% interest for 6-13 months! Whether you are a hopeful entrepreneur, looking to build your company’s future, or an industry veteran looking to expand your already profitable business, we have a funding solution for you. Midwest Corporate Credit works directly with the finance industry's top small business funding providers. Our team of financial experts have a deep understanding on what lenders need to see in order to instantly approve your company for capital. We leverage that information to ensure you receive the most funding possible in the shortest period of time with the most competitive rates. A network of partners that can meet a variety of small business challenges through a series of full doc and stated income commercial credit line products. You will learn about what corporate credit is and how to build it for your company. When you work with our team of experts, we'll evaluate the health and needs of your business and connect you with a funding partner that will extend your business the money it needs to grow to the next level! Midwest Corporate Credit was ranked one of the fastest growing companies in the United States on the Inc.500 list.
ROOM 4 - Benefits Aren't Just For The Big Guys by Colonial Life Many small businesses do not offer benefits. Many business owners don’t think they can afford them, don’t know that their business is large enough to qualify, or think they’re too much of an administrative hassle. But the truth is, you can offer a strong benefits package to your employees, even though your business is small. Did you know that if you have at least three employees, you can offer the same voluntary benefits as a large corporation – at no direct cost to you? More important, by having a more well-rounded benefits program, you’ll have a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent. Plus, you can help your employees protect their physical and financial well-being.
ROOM 5 - Cloud Computing: Identifying The Advantages, Costs, And Challenges For Business by Cloud Connect CloudConnect welcomes you to an objective discussion regarding “Cloud” as it pertains to small and mid-sized businesses. This workshop is designed for the non-technical manager or business owner, and explores “Cloud” by defining the different types of cloud technology. Such types range from commonly used Software-as-a-Service applications to comprehensive Virtual Desktop solutions. The discussion addresses the specifics that management teams should know to effectively leverage cloud services, including what to be aware of regarding the costs, challenges, and advantages of a hosted solution.
ROOM 6 - Mobile Marketing: What You Need To Know by Yahoo We’re in a new era of mobile dominance, and we’re here to help your small business reach customers from where they’re searching, calling, and buying. We’ll cover the latest trends and best practices business owners need to know.
MAIN STAGE - Empower Your Health - How To Lose 20-40 Pounds In 40 Days by Powerteam Small Business Experts Your health is the foundation of your entire life. Join Dr. Howard Werfel for this inspiring workshop on how to lose weight and get healthy - fast!
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MAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS 12 PM EXPERT PANEL IDEA TO EXECUTION: MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BUSINESS A panel of small business experts who will answer all of your most urgent questions about starting & executing a successful business.
ROBERT J. GOLD
Robert J. Gold is the principal in the certified public accounting firm of R. J. Gold & Company, P.C. located in Burlington, MA. The firm is an accounting practice with 17 accounting and administrative staff members working with all types of business entities and trusts providing accounting, auditing, financial reporting and tax services, including planning and retirement plan services. In addition the firm works with individuals on financial and tax planning, as well as tax return preparation. Rob has been a speaker at various accounting national and local conferences; been a developer of financial reporting software, and a continuing contributor and editor to a published financial chart of accounts for businesses. Rob has both a BA in Economics and an MS in Accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Travis Jacobs is the Managing Partner of The Jacobs Law, a business law & litigation firm. He is admitted to practice law before the US Supreme Court, Federal District Court of Massachusetts & Commonwealth of Massachusetts. His main practice areas include Business Contracts & Business Litigation. Travis holds a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School as well as a Certificate in International Law & Master degree in Development Economics from the LSE. Since 2012, he has earned Top Contributor & Client Choice Awards in Business & Contracts from AVVO.com, & has been recognized by SuperLawyers as a Rising Star in Business Litigation for the last 3 years.
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LORI MORETTI
Lori Moretti, Principal of CM Communications, is a senior marketing strategist with over 25 years of experience. Talented at pinpointing those qualities that make each client unique, she's adept at crafting and conveying brand messages to targeted audiences through multi-channel marketing campaigns for clients in various industries ranging from travel and hospitality to retail and consumer tech. Over the years, Moretti has provided counsel to world-class brands including Kimpton Hotels, Cathay Pacific Airlines, Marriott International and Wahlburgers, among others. Her uncanny insight, creative flair, and entrepreneurial work ethic make her a dynamic leader who consistently earns respect and admiration from clients and colleagues alike. NickersonPR Founder and Principal Lisa Nickerson oversees business operations and drives business growth - without ever letting her eyes off client strategy and execution. Lisa is a multiple industry award winner, sought-after speaker, and devotee of professional and community service. In founding NickersonPR, Lisa wanted to better serve client needs by offering a truly integrated approach to marketing and communications. Over the past 13 years, NickersonPR has grown to become a recognized leader by offering strategic blend of public relations, social media, digital content, creative services, and events expertise. NickersonPR is truly an extension of the team to our many clients.
LISA A. NICKERSON
A Massachusetts native, Stephen Nash launched Boston Web Marketing in 2009. In 2011, he was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a Rising Star in business and one of the top professionals to watch under 30. He has built his business to be on the forefront of search engine optimization, social media optimization, Google AdWords and website design. Stephen Nash has been prominently featured on both radio and television, and will be doing lectures and panel discussions this year at Harvard University’s first annual Illuminate Global, as well as Northeastern University’s D'AmoreMcKim School of Business. STEPHEN NASH
KRIS PUSKAR
Kris Puskar is a Business Banking Regional Director for Citizens Bank. He oversees 75 Business Bankers, 6 Market Managers and a Business Sales Manager throughout the states of Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. Kris is a 2014 Circle of Excellence winner for being the top Business Banking market in the footprint. He is responsible for delivering results against an annual budget of $405mm in Deposits, $85mm in loans, and $6.5mm in fee revenue. Additionally, Puskar’s team is responsible for delivering portfolio management coverage for 6,000 Business Banking clients. Kris joined Citizens Bank in 2003 as a Business Banking Officer. From 2006 through 2010, he held a Business Banking Regional Manager Role and finished #4 out of 37 Regional Managers in production in 2009. Kris lives in South Easton, Massachusetts with his wife Rhonda and two children.
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You contribute to 66% of US job growth. You deserve 110% from us.
At Citizens Bank we believe that small business is the backbone of our nation’s economy. An investment in small business is an investment in the community. That’s why our business banking specialists are there for you no matter what. We’ll help you manage your cash flow more efficiently and offer you a wide range of products for your business: SBA loans, mortgages, lines of credit, term loans and more. You can count on our unwavering commitment towards understanding your business needs. That’s helping you bank better by being simple, clear and personal. Talk with a Business Banking Specialist today. CALL 800-862-2000 CLICK citizensbank.com/small-business COME IN to any Citizens Bank
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Customer Relationship Management. It’s all about relationships.
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Keep Your Business Up and Running Without Any Headaches EarthLink Small Buiness. For more than 20 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing the very best in communications technology to help small businesses maximize their potential. Your business needs reliable Internet, Voice, Cloud, & Security in order to operate efficiently, obtain new customers, and garner repeat business from your loyal fans. You can rely on us for your critical services and for unparalleled service and Customer Support, 24/7. In fact, our customer have an average tenure of over eight years, demonstrating their trust in our ability to take care of them. And we can take care of you, too.
Stop by booth #1026 or attend our workshop to find out how we can help you grow your business! Š 2015 EarthLink. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. 1074-07733
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5 SIGNATURE EVENTS • Largest Latino event in New England • Family event attended by over 10,000 • Featuring interactive games, activities and fun for the entire family
LATINO CAREER EXPO
• Largest diversity career fair in New England • Over 1500 job applicants • Featuring over 40 of the region’s top tier recruiters
LATINO FAMILY FESTIVAL
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• Only event of it’s kind honoring Hispanic Heritage Breakfast - featuring the area’s most visible leaders in a unique and light-hearted setting
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Featured thirteen hardworking academic all-stars, recognized during a special pre-game ceremony.
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Energy efficiency. Your competitive edge. In today’s competitive business environment, energy-efficiency is a key element in maintaining a healthy bottom line. The Eversource Small Business Program is designed to provide cost-effective, turnkey energy-saving services for small commercial and industrial electric and gas customers who do not have the time, financial resources, or in-house expertise necessary to analyze and reduce their energy usage. The Small Business Program will give you the financial assistance and expert guidance that will enable you to determine your own energy future by making smart decisions now.
Join us at the Energy Efficiency: Your Competitive Edge Workshop.
And visit Eversource at Booth 411 First 150 people will get a bulb!
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financing for entrepreneurs FundWyre is a business-to-business finance company that provides flexible solutions to help small and medium sized businesses increase working capital and relieve the stress that timing issues place on cash flow. As a business owner, getting paid in a timely manner is a priority. Your customers, however, can take 30 to 60 days, or longer, to fulfill payment. FundWyre is here to help alleviate the financial stress and burden this gap puts on a business. We provide fast and flexible options to get you the cash you need to make your payroll or purchase more inventory. With sufficient working capital, you will be able to focus on what matters most – growing your business the way you see fit! FundWyre was founded by a team of experienced finance and consulting professionals. We have worked with companies across all industries and pride ourselves on helping them find the best financing solutions to help them grow their businesses.
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BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Make BIGGER profits in the coin laundry business. We can show you how! Come learn about the lucrative coin laundry industry – virtually recession-proof in all economies! It also has high weekly repeat customers and is the perfect compliment to your current business. We’ll show you how to make more money while saving time, gas and water.
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Celebrating In-House Leaders and Lawyers of the Year for their outstanding professional accomplishments in the legal community. Also, this year, a Law Firm of the Year will be recognized.
Honoring the very best of the legal profession, including: Excellence in Journalism, Up & Coming Lawyers, and the recipient of the Daniel Toomey Excellence in the Judiciary Award, as well as Excellence in Pro Bono, Diversity, Marketing, Firm Administration and Operations.
Celebrating women how have made great professional strides and demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the legal community. Additionally the two time honorees are recognized and inducted into Circle of Excellence, and a scholarship award is presented to a law student.
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At Lunasoft, we know engaged business owners simply don’t have time to use 20 different web tools, each one with thier own password, login and headache. We’ve built a platform that has everything you need to keep your business on track, all with just one login. We have over 40 modules for your website like our social media, web builder, analytics, crm, shopping cart plus many more. 10 W Broadway, Ste. 701 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 801.755.9966 www.lunasoft.com
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YOUR BUSINESS COULD BE AT RISK Today, HR & Payroll is very complex to administer without help
When interviewing or hiring, are you asking questions you shouldn’t be? Are you constantly getting dragged into HR/Legal/ Administrative disputes? Do you know how to properly document for disciplinary actions, performance issues or terminations? One misstep could put your business at risk for fines, penalties or even lawsuits.
MassPay can help. Our ASO Service provides you with the answers and guidance you need, plus a cloud-based solution to efficiently manage HR & Payroll, optimize your workforce and keep you in compliance with all labor and leave laws. us in Visit 302 h# Boot more! arn to le
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Douglas Bryan & Morgan Stanley Are Proud to Support The
Boston Small Business Expo Please join us at 1:00pm in Room 4 for a discussion about…
Estate Planning Strategies For Small Business Owners Douglas E. Bryan, CFP®, CIMA®
Kenneth Johnson
Senior Vice President Senior Investment Management Consultant Financial Advisor
Executive Director Wealth Planning Director - New England Region
Morgan Stanley th 53 State Street, 39 Floor Boston, MA 02109 617-589-3427 Douglas.E.Bryan@MorganStanley.com
Morgan Stanley th 28 State Street, 26 Floor Boston, MA 02109
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP ® , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S. Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. owns the marks CIMA ® , Certified Investment Management Analyst SM (with graph element) ® , and Certified Investment Management Analyst SM . © 2014 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. Financial Times Top 400 Source: The Financial Times “Top 400 Financial Advisors” is an independent listing produced by the Financial Times (March, 20 14). The FT 400 is based in large part on data gathered from and verified by broker-dealer home offices, and, as identified by the FT, reflected each advisor’s performance in six primary areas, including assets under management, asset growth, compliance record, experience, credentials and accessibility. The rating may not be representative of any one client’s experience and is not ind icative of the Financial Advisor’s future performance. Neither Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor its Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors pays a fee to The Financial Times in exchange for the rating Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Ad visors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters. (c) 2014 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.
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When it’s time to sell your company...
...Choose Parkwest to navigate you through the confidential selling process. THERE ARE NO UPFRONT FEES! Why pay a company thousands to market your business for sale with no guarantee of the outcome? Unless Parkwest successfully sells your company, we don’t get paid! In addition, we offer a free value assessment along with consulting on preparing your business, so you can maximize the selling price! SHORTENED LISTING AGREEMENT TIME FRAMES We don’t want to waste a seller’s precious time! Parkwest works on 6 month agreements, most M&A advisors require 1 year. We find that if a business is priced appropriately, and a seller is positively engaged in the process, there should be activity rather quickly.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRE-SCREENED BUYERS Confidentiality for our clients and pre-screening of buyers is paramount for the process at Parkwest Business Partners. All advertisements of represented companies are listed as “blind”. In addition, buyers are required to sign a NonDisclosure Agreement (NDA), and they are financially pre-screened to evaluate if they have the funding necessary to obtain your particular acquisition. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT One of the top reasons deals fall apart is due to the tension between a buyer and seller during the acquisition process. At Parkwest, we believe strongly in building the relationship between parties. When buyers and sellers get along well from the beginning, the odds are much greater for the transaction to be completed than if the relationship is strained. The acquisition process can be stressful at times, so a third party such as Parkwest can be very helpful in mediating and maintaining objectivity.
Julie Rossi, Principal (816) 550-1753 JRossi@parkwestbp.com www.parkwestbp.com Selling companies across the nation!
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To The Cloud & Beyond Promevo is one of the largest Premier Google Apps and Chromebook Resellers in North America, focusing solely on our customers’ Google Lives
Google Solutions for your Small Business: Google Apps Chrome Devices Video Conferencing Digital Signage
Every customer has a Google Life. Chrome for Work offers a variety of products to make business simpler and smoother. From video conferencing to digital signage, we have all the necessary equipment to make your life better. Along with our top of the line management software, gPanel, paired with Google Apps for Work, we are prepared to complete your Google journey every step of the way. Visit shop.promevo.com or call 888.380.1061 today and learn more about Chrome for Work!
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Features & Savings • Call Waiting • Call Transfers: to internal extensions, cell phones, and landlines • Caller ID • Automatic Call Forwarding to Cell Phone • Unlimited local and long distance within the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico • No costly telephone equipment to maintain
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How- communities rangejoin of industries industries including mediwith and efficiency. Howrange of including medipartnership with us,” Koch said. Quinup.” ident of development and community sex Street. “Iever, loveneither the diversity in this room. maI “Tomilitary, Brother Wing, we have three Asian the sophisticated sophisticated macal, military, industrial, telecommuthe cal, telecommucy ever, will neither boost to economic development This is Rogerson theindustrial, fourthCommunities, agreement, folrelations for an public thinkLocated it is sonext reflective of transportation, what products Coretta Americans in thealternative House of energy, Representachinery nor the complex products nication and alternative sits nor the complex nication and sits by chinery implementing bestcondos, practices around lowing agreements withdeveloper theenergy, communielder-service that restaurants and luxury Hong Lok tives, Scott King wanted,” said Leverett Wing, and nine ofnonprofit us are black and AuthorLatino,” are the true and reason of Adcotron’s in aof a Boston Boston Redevelopment Authorare the true reason of Adcotron’s in Redevelopment competitiveness, creation and developed ties Worcester, Gardner andHouse Agawam. theare new Hong Lok and House is exclusively forjob affordable housvice chair of the AsianQuincy’s Amerisaid. “We a mighty posse.” success, asGovernor’s the company’s company’s Chief ExEx-Fox ity-owned building along Boston’s success, as the Chief ity-owned building along Boston’s retention. helps Agawam committed to “The best practices for the building. number of ing. A total The of 74compact units, including studios manages ecutive Officer Officer and President President Agnes beautiful waterfront district and can Commission and and associate director of Fox encouraged attendees to and live ecutive Agnes beautiful waterfront district competitiveness providing state preparing communities for success, the spoken at Tufts Medical Center and one-bedroombyapartments, willfunds rent dialects Young would would suggest. Patrolling, Patrolling, boasts storyfew, few,ififany, any,businesses businesses Young suggest. boasts aastory the Community for forDivision statistical data software to un- King’s development of adoctors housing production by thelegacy. nurses and is significant. for less thanof$500 a month Services onbetter average. pushing buttons, buttons, checking compo- around around canclaim. claim. pushing checking compocan the Department of Housing and Commu“I’ve detained,” FoxHong said. “It food and transportation Lok Amenities include a senior center open to The derstand local trends. plan, andbeen increasing economic growth nents,turning turning dials,peering peering through nents, dials, through nity Development. “Whether you are Cauwasn’t jail but I was chained to a bench residents need are all right development here in this the community, a rooftop garden, “These two best practices arethe ataichi good supporting workforce microscopes allthroughout throughout facil- and Born outcell. ofthe the closure ofaainprevious previous microscopes all thepart facilBorn out of closure of casian or African American, are the I paid my dues the ’60sto community.” deck and in-unit emergency call buttons. fit for Polito said.you “Asovercoats Boston outside incompany, community. Gardner ity,Quincy,” cladin inblue, blue, anti-static overcoats company, Adcotron gotcommitted its start start in in ity, clad anti-static Adcotron got its Redeveloping HongDr. Lok House cost The original Hong Lokit’s House used with ofbecomes the great dreamexpensive, Dr. Martin Luther King a practices big afro toaround fulfill Martin Luther more an opporbest implementing arethe the truesuccess: success:the theemployees. employees. 2005. WhenAdvanced Advanced Electronics,an are true 2005. When Electronics, aa nearly $33plan, million, with 23 sources and of to be the was King’s had.” vision of peace.” tunity forNormandy Quincy toLounge, capture which the Boston open data promoting vehicular company that hadbeen beenaround around since company that had since and safety, privateand funds. The waiting bought by the Greater Boston Chinese Wing isemployees the first Chinese American to public market I love being here in Quincy pedestrian the its creation “Our… employees aremore more important 1978 decided decided to to close close its doorsofin ina “Our are important 1978 doors list is seven to eight years long due for to Golden Age Center. It opened in 1981 andthan will be back here soon.” disaster recovery accounting speak at the luncheon. When he was an intributes than anything,” said Young, who her-Artistic October of2005, 2005,plans Young, wholed ledthe the anything,” said Young, who herOctober of Young, who demand, according to Moy.and Phase two’s withat 28 units of affordable housing for Community Compacts are a tool the preservation of digital paper retern the Statehouse, the only person of Students from the Boston Community selfwore woreaablue, blue,anti-static anti-staticovercoat overcoat management managementteam teamin inacquiring acquiringall allof of self wait listWorcester is closed until the end of to 2013. low-income elders. for during the Baker-Polito administration cords. committed using during tourOwens. of the the facility. Young’s the assets assets fromhas Advanced Electroncolor was Sen. Bill There were noto Leadership Academy sang “Lift Every aa tour of facility. Young’s the from Advanced Electron“Before,theit partnership was a terrible place,” strengthen citiesisisVoice” technology to improve itsNobody public comconnection with officials herbetween employees ics, Inc., Inc.,“Ain’t formed Adcotron EMS,Turn Inc. connection with her employees ics, formed Adcotron EMS, Inc. elected AsianMoy, American and Wing and Gonna Let said Ruth executive director of and towns Massachusetts. By enter- Me munication was only and staffer was Asian AmeriAround.” and engagement. the the Greater Bostonwho Chinese Golden Age CONTINUED ONCommuPAGE CONTINUED ON PAGE 55 ing a Community Compact, a communiPolito is chairperson of the can. The Cape Cod African Drum and Center. “Building Hong Lok House rety agrees to implement self-selected best nity Compact Cabinet, created by Gov. became anneighborhood.” advocate for greater Dance Group led the crowd in a rousing allyWing brought up the practices. partequal of this partnership, the Charlie Baker Jan. 23. The cabinet alrepresentation and access. “The povwith liveonpercussion. Poet Teisha The 39As current residents will move to dance agrees to fulfill its Lok own Brown lows the to work more closely aCommonwealth newly section of Hong erty ratescompleted for Asian Americans, African readgovernor a poem about King’s example set of commitments and along work to provide with leaders from cities and towns. House in aand fewHispanics weeks, with four and The his rebuilt Hong Americans are higher than effect on Lok her House life. at Essex Street, assistancehomeless for a community in impleformerly individuals. The origthe general population,” he said. “For sub- which kept original façades in front of a new inal wood building will have itssuch façade by Ling-Mei groups in the Asian community, as steel building. SEE(Image DIVERSITY ONWong.) PAGE 3
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BY LING-MEIWONG WONG BY BYLING-MEI PHOENIX TSO Mass. will Elementary undergo changes if Big Dig expenses and maintain support of my loving family. existing I whole- ting about 6,000 positions in state govJosiahtaxes Quincy School’s After a Patrick’s month-long thanks to infrastructure. Asians, and to reach out to the commu“It’s very rare that youcare bring this Gov. Deval plandelay goes For education, Patrickto ernment, managing health costs, this opportunity interim principal Cynthia Soothrough. Hoo in- heartedly embrace Winter Storm Nemo, 25th Annual nity partners that provide essential many people together,” Brothers said. Patrick proposed raising theher income for universal early educa- reforming transportation bureaucracy leadwith the Quincy Elementary School.” vited the community tothe share vision advocated Chinese Year — services,” said JohnK-12 Brothers, “It’sending especially hardsystem to reach out Patand Soo shared how sheexecutive grewand up and on toSept. 11 at New a from back-to-school tax 6.25Lunar percent 5.25festival percentwelat tion, fullyHoo funded education pension abuse, organized Quincy Resources director ofschool QARI. connect newchanges people inwere the commuacross from Masstime Pike for Towers, attend- rick come Soo Hoo Asian is the fourth Chi- extended the stateevent. of by the commonwealth address high-need said.with These to preInstitute bythe 200school, volunteers that end,preschool 100 vendors set up ta-at pare nity.for Wethe didn’t want to set our goals too ed To Head andthe studied nese to lead with schools. on Jan.principal 16.and Thestaffed sales tax will be reduced InStart higher education, goverfuture. — took place March 10 at North bles in the school gymnasium to high, but we had taxvery Josiah Quincy, Bak FunaffordWong her three predecessors Bak FunQuincy Wong, to 4.5 percent from 6.25 percent, with nor sought tohigh makewhen college more “There is nohave goodgenerally time to raise was the first Chinese principal. She exSuzanne Lee and Simon Ho attending High School. offer information on essential services positive feedback on our outreach.” all proceeds going toward transporta- able and expand community colleges. es,” Patrick said. “I know how tough the Photo byKane Kane Carpenter Students fromthe the AACA’s Next STEP program line upfor forphotographs photographs afterreceiving receivingtheir theircertificates certificatesatatgraduation. graduation. by Carpenter Students from AACA’s Next STEP line up after celled inprogram math, volunteered at commuthePhoto event. She is people the––first native-born least 7,000 attended the as diverse as real estate, tion,At school construction and public in“Every one of us here public has to health think times have been on the people and faminity employment, events and played sports at the forChinese alumna to lead an theopening school, after celebration, witnessing lion and tailored to On Friday, Friday, December 23, 2011, 2011, thetwice classes forasking immigrants inwho theQuincy’s Greater lies “It was funcommonwealth. teachingthe thestudents,” students,” said On December 23, the classes for immigrants the Greater fun teaching said frastructure. before people already of the And though mer YMCA SooinHoo’s family “It was teaching and working inon administrative dance and performances two stages, Chinese andtobubble. Vietnamese populations. Asian American Civic Association heldfeel Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEPinstructor, instructor, who Asian American Civic held Boston area. Alan Philips, Next STEP who The income tax increase comes with strapped contribute a little more,” the worst of the recession is over, many, owned the Chinatown Café for 20 years roles atAsian the school for 15 Association years. eating food from several local The outreach portion included volgraduation ceremony for more thanPatrick also left hisstudents students work ofdecisions advice. aa“This graduation more than also left his aawork of advice. doubled personal exemptions for taxsaid. “But thisalso time, instead of many families still face tough Josiah Quincy Elementary School interim before selling it,really where she and her betwo is suchceremony a proud for moment for “The students really appreciated be“The students appreciated restaurants, and participating various unteers into bearing clipboards of voterlet’s reg- and 70 Next STEP students. “The more they speak English outside Next STEP “The more they speak outside payers and eliminates some initemized thefor same old slogans, have deep anxiety about future. principal Cynthia Soo HooEnglish held athe back-tosisters worked in their free time, pracme70 and I feel sostudents. supported,” Soo Hoo sinking ing honored honored their hard work,” said of ing for their hard work,” said activities, including making a wish on istration forms in Chinese and the South of the classroom, the better they willin the classroom, the better they will school the auditorium. deductions. a Chinese, serious, fact-based debate. The wouldevent not on askSept. if I 11 didat not believe ticing teamwork and customer said. “I Next get toSteps work Transitional with the bestEnglish staff, have The Next Steps Melanie Marcus, Next Step Step & ESOL ESOL In- Ilearn The Melanie Marcus, Next Inagreat Chinese New Year Transitional wishing tree,English that Shore YMCA a &family learn inside the classroom.” inside the classroom.” (Leftheart to right) Former principalmeaningfully Bak Fun service. assistant principals, wonderful “With these changes oura sales, inwe workorganizing for want the schoolsfun I my that investing Program (Next STEP) provides free ESLpeople structor. Program (Next STEP) provides free ESL structor. Wong, Soo Hoo and former principal Simon reflected tradition and spirit the area. State Streetisthey Global The school onewant of Outreach thethe bestrail insponBos- today secretary, a hardworking custodial staff, come and the business taxes will be of comhave described; and in education and transportation Ho. (Image courtesy of Ling-Mei Wong.) Spring Festival. sored a “Green Area” where ton, services thanks towe thehave efforts staffand and will the wisest mentors, community mem- road parable to and competitive with other laidofvolunteers out; significantly improve our economic lies and community partners. “I will lisNewregion Year festival has many taught children how to Hoo make and tomorrows.” previous leaders. Soo issnakes committed bers“The and partners who have watched me above states in the and beyond with all they want the opportunity and ten, learn lead,” shetree said. to supporting her students, fami- Chinese grow up, and I have the unconditional goals: To compete,” celebrate the culture of Quin- growth standing drums outstaff, of recycled materiNewand Year wishing at the Quincy which we Patrick said. these investments will bring.” festival. (Image by Phoenix Tso.) cy’sMassachusetts Asians, to connect needsAsians to payand fornonthe als.The state saved $11 billion by cut-
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IT’S A MESSAGE WORTH HEARING. We are storytellers who specialize in client-focused full service video production. Visit sixonesevenstudios.com to learn more. hello@sixonesevenstudios.com // 888-234-0405
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For a limited time Business Lines of Credit rates as low as:
Prime
+1.00%* for the first 12 months
Commercial Real Estate Mortgages 5-year fixed rates as low as
4.24%** Looking for the right business opportunities? We have the right business financing solutions.
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Talk to us today. We’re here to listen. Financing is available to qualified business applicants. To apply for the business credit offers above, a signed and completed application, and any other information Santander Bank, N.A. (“Santander Bank”) may request, must be received by Santander Bank by 6/30/2014, before a decision can be rendered. These offers are available to small businesses with annual revenues up to but not more than $3 million whose approved applications will not require a guarantee from the U.S. Small Business Administration, and are not available for business lines of credit or commercial real estate mortgages that were applied for prior to or are in existence as of 4/1/2014. All terms, offers and rates are subject to the underwriting and credit rules, policies, guidelines, and criteria of Santander Bank, which are determined by Santander Bank in its sole discretion and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. * For a limited time and depending on credit worthiness, on business lines of credit between $10,000 and $500,000, approved applicants will receive a promotional introductory variable interest rate for 12 months following the date of the closing of the loan of either Santander Bank’s Prime Rate + 1.00% or Santander Bank’s Prime Rate + 3.00%. “Prime” or “Prime Rate” means a variable per annum rate of interest selected by Santander Bank from time to time as its Prime Rate, which is subject to change without prior notice and may not be the lowest or most favorable rate of interest offered by Santander Bank. Santander Bank’s Prime Rate is 3.25% as of 3/10/2014. Beginning on the first 12 month anniversary date of the closing of the credit facility, the interest rate for all continuing business lines of credit under this promotion will be based on Santander Bank’s Prime Rate plus a margin set forth in the document your business will sign evidencing the credit facility. The applicable rate, including but not limited to the promotional introductory discounted rate, is at all times subject to the terms and conditions of the loan documents. ** For a limited time, for business owner-occupied commercial real estate loans between $25,000 and $750,000 with terms up to 5 years, approved applicants who meet the requirements specified in the next sentence will receive, depending on credit worthiness, a rate of either 4.24% per annum fixed rate or 4.49% per annum fixed rate. In order to get either of these lowest rates the applicant must: (i) either (a) have or open at time of mortgage loan closing a Santander Business Checking Plus account, or (b) have in a Santander Bank business checking account(s) at the time of the application, a specific minimum balance, which required minimum balance is determined by Santander Bank in its sole discretion and subject to change at any time without prior notice; and (ii) have or sign up to have implemented at time of mortgage loan closing automatic pre-authorized internal payment transfers (E-Pay) from a Santander Bank business checking account as payments for that closed mortgage loan. The applicable rate, including but not limited to these promotional fixed rates, is at all times subject to the terms and conditions of the loan documents. After the 5 year fixed rate period, the applicable interest rate will be a rate equal to the then Treasury Index plus a rate in the range between 3.5% per annum to 4.25% per annum, as such rate is determined by Santander Bank and set forth in the loan documents. “Treasury Index” means, the weekly average yield on United States Treasury securities, adjusted to a constant maturity equal to an applicable Treasury Rate period (which will depend on the length of the term of the commercial real estate loan). Other promotional rates are also available on 10 year fixed rates and investment properties. Offer expires 6/30/2014. Santander Bank, N.A. is a Member FDIC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. © 2014 Santander Bank, N.A. | Santander and its logo are registered trademarks, and “a bank for your ideas” is a service mark, of Banco Santander, S.A. or its affiliates or subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. N4936 04/14 MK1007-1
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Get above the cloud.
Access the software and data you use every day from anywhere, safely and securely. Full featured desktop software No time consuming downloads Monthly pricing model
Data accessibility & back-up from multiple computers 24x7x365 live, New York based service & support
SKYLINE Cloud Services by Uni-Data is an Intuit Authorized Commercial Host of QuickBooks and many other small business applications.
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Social Marketing for Small Businesses
We use these four networks to reach your target markets, build your fan base and drive real business results.
Booth 201 Come by for a FREE social media consultation with our specialists!
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Authorized Business Representative
Join a Winning Team Be a part of the innovative Sprint Authorized Business Representative (ABR) Program.
The ABR (Program) has allowed us to broaden our technological offerings... into the kind of end-to-end solution our clients have been asking for.
To experience the unlimited opportunities of the Sprint ABR program, please contact your local Sprint representatives.
– Power Communication Network, Inc. (Southeast)
abrteam@sprint.com Š 2014 Sprint. All rights reserved. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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Don’t let your wireless carrier stop your business at the border. Get unlimited calls and texts to and from the U.S., Mexico and Canada at no extra charge.
T-Mobile® is extending coverage across the U.S., Mexico and Canada at no extra charge. Use your 4G LTE data, and call and text just like in the U.S. without fear of overages. Your plan works the same, no matter what side of the border you’re on. It’s just one of the reasons T-Mobile was named “Best Wireless Provider for Frequent Travelers” by Business Traveler magazine.
Get up to $350/line when you switch
T-Mobile.com/AtWork
Globe does not depict coverage. Up to $350/line in Credits: Offer expires 9/30/15; subject to change. Taxes and fees additional. Not all features available on all devices. Participating locations only. Service port-in from eligible carrier (such as AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint), qualifying service and data plan required for each line. Initial bill credit of $100 processed within 90 days of activation. Additional bill credits applied monthly ($5/mo. for pool data or 3GB data plans and $10/mo. for data plans over 5GB) for up to 25 mos; $0 promo plans not included. Must be active and in good standing with T-Mobile when credit is processed. One offer per Corporate Account. Offer cannot be combined with ETF or device payoff offers. Device, network & coverage impact experience and speeds, which vary. Limited time offers; subject to change. Unlimited talk and text features for direct communications between 2 people. Charges apply for calls and texts to other countries. Qualifying plan and capable device required. Not for extended international use; you must reside in the U.S. and primary usage must occur on our U.S. network. Service may be terminated or restricted for excessive roaming. Communications with premium-rate numbers not included. Coverage not available in some areas; we are not responsible for our partners’ networks. See brochures and Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com for additional information. T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. © 2015 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
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Build your business credit to stay competitive With 10 credit reports viewed online every second, Creditsafe is the most used provider of business credit reports in the world. Whether you are a small business owner or a finance expert, our business credit reports are designed to help you make informed business decisions in just seconds. Through Creditsafe you can access a credit report from anywhere in the world.
Visit us at Booth #526 for a Free Report, Demo and More!
Get a Free Report
Try a Demo
Trade Payment
Try a free business credit report to see how our intelligence can help your business.
Explore our online product demonstrations to see how easy to use we are.
Share your data to improve payments and reveal poor payers.
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70 million reports downloaded in 2014
70% of insolvencies predicted up to 12 months in advance
80,000 customers worldwide
10 credit reports viewed online every second
12 international offices across Europe and the USA
Over 130 million trade payment experiences collected to date
Worth the investment “Creditsafe is very worth the investment for us. As a small business, it is imperative to be able to continually check in on the credit status of your open accounts.”
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Great prices, great reports, great customer service! “I love the international reports! The customer service is exceptional, the reports are full of current data and the prices are unparalled to the other reports.”
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Creditsafe USA Inc. | Suite 100 Winchester Plaza, 1550 Pond Road, Allentown, PA 18104
Visit us at: Creditsafe.com
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An IT support firm providing Managed Services and Cloud Solutions to SMBs. Technical Support International has been providing New England small businesses with top-of-the-line IT support and Managed Services since 1989. We provide our clients with services such as: Managed Services Network Security Cloud Computing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity IT Staff Augmentation Project Planning and Implementation
Visit Us at Booth 422
We Are An Extension of Your Team.
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IS YOUR CRITICAL BUSINESS DATA SAFE? Last year 64% of businesses suffered from data loss or unplanned downtime. Don’t let this happen to you! Please stop by our booth to learn how you can protect your businesses critical data with VaultLogix Cloud Backup. Visit us at Booth #418
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Capture. Transform. Promote. Win an iPad mini with VidMob! Your business NEEDS video: By 2017, video will account for 69% of all consumer internet traffic. (The Guardian)
Viewers are 85% more likely to purchase a product after watching a video of that product. (MarketingTechBlog)
Video is 53 times more likely to generate a first-page Google ranking. (MarketingTechBlog)
VidMob makes getting professionally edited video as easy as...
Select your clips
9:41 AM
Pick your editor
Share your video anywhere
100%
Visit Booth 304 for more information on how to get your biz ready for the video era with Vidmob
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Smart security helps you take care of business. Save $200* on ADT Pulse Interactive Business Solutions. ®
Visit us at Booth #203 866.935.9238 | ADT.com/SMBexpo
*To qualify for $200 instant savings, the minimum install price is $399. 36-month monitoring contract required with a minimum monthly monitoring fee of $51.99. Offer expires 10.10.14. For full terms & conditions, visit ADT.com. License information: CA ACO7155, alarm company operators are licensed and regulated by the Bureau of Security & Investigative Services, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Sacramento, CA 95814, 974443, PPO17232. ©2014 ADT LLC dba ADT Security Services. All rights reserved. ADT, the ADT logo and the product/service names in this advertisement are marks and/or registered marks.
It pays to tend to your flock. Since 2003, employee out-of-pocket expenses have risen nearly 90 percent1. For covered illnesses or injuries, Aflac pays your employees cash to help cover bills. And with one-day average turnaround2 for online claims, Aflac can help protect their peace of mind as well. Employers are also finding there’s no direct cost for offering voluntary coverage from the industry leader3. For many, Aflac may even be a pre-tax deduction, so it really can pay to tend to your flock.
To learn more contact: Diane Krentzman Porter (617) 803-6644 Diane_KrentzmanPorter@us.aflac.com
1 2013 Employer Health Benefits Survey, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, August 20, 2013, http://kff.org/report-section/2013-summary-of-findings/ Accessed 11/19/2013. 2Aflac Company Statistics, October 2013, One day processing turnaround based on business days after required documents are received. Online claims available for Accident, Sickness, Cancer & Wellness claims. 3Eastbridge Consulting Group. U.S. Worksite/Voluntary Sales Report. Carrier Results for 2012. Avon, CT: April 2013. Coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. In New York, coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of New York. Worldwide Headquarters | 1932 Wynnton Road | Columbus, GA 31999
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Tired of juggling too many tasks? Have things become too complicated?
This isn’t what you signed up for when you started your business.
Stop by our booth today to chat with us about our business development system and how it can help you create a business you can be proud of. You’re also invited to schedule a FREE business coaching session.
EMyth Business Coaching -‐ A road map for growth and a guide to help get you there.
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One Company, Many Solutions
Business Solutions
Information Technology
Information Security
Come visit us at booth 1216
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GraVoc Associates 81 Main Street Peabody MA, 01960 978-538-9055 gravoc.com
Stoneham Ford #1 Commercial Dealer in the Northeast
We’re #1 for Many Reasons
185 Main St * Stoneham, MA 02180
We Specialize in all aspects of commercial vehicles We have several units in stock at all times.
* Great Prices * Over 200 commercial vehicles in stock * Expert Advice * We Install Truck Bodies in House * Authorized Distributor of Omaha, Stahl, Heil and Boss.
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Life is full of compromises. Your business shouldn’t be.
Your Company and Oasis Outsourcing: A Winning Team
You’ve worked hard to get your company where it is today--but keeping track of complex human resources laws and payroll can really reduce the time you spend focusing on your core business. To stay ahead of the game, team up with Oasis Outsourcing.
The Oasis Advantage: Value
Oasis is the largest privately-held Professional Employer oraganization (PEO) in the country. We offer integrated, cost-effective solutions for your firm, which allow you to: Focus on Your Core Business - Remove non-revenue producing tasks and spend more time on what counts: giving your patients the best possible care. Lower Expenses and Increase Profits - Outsource your Human Resources, Benefits and Payroll administrative tasks to a provider that has economies of scale and broad expertise. Become an Employer of Choice - Provide world-class benefit programs that enable you to attract and retain great employees. Maintain Peace of Mind - Protect your business and help ensure legal compliance with improved risk management, safety support, training and claims processing services.
Specialized Support for Your Business
Employess Benefits - Providing good employess benefits is a challenge most small practices face. The co-employment relationship with Oasis gives you access to increased buying power that can level the playing field with larger companies - who are competing for the same employees. Web-Based Solutions - Oasis provides a web-based integrated solution for payroll adminitrations, benefits, human resources, and workers’ compensation. This means you can access all of this information anywere you have a computer - no additional software is required. Human Resource Services - You know a lot about your business trends, but are you up to date on ever-changing employment laws, rules and regulations? Oasis is, and we will help make sure that your company is compliant. Recruuting and Staffing - Finding the right person for the job can be very time-consuming. But Oasis clients have an advantage - Oasis StaffSourcing. Oasis StaffSourcing helps youmeet your hiring demands with full recruiting, selection and pre-employment screening tools - all with guranteed results! As an added bonus, the services that are fee-based have attractive pricing.
Mike Stanley Professional Employer Consultant
617-784-5332 Mstanley@oasisadvantage.com www.oasisadvantage.com
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Experience Matters Businesses large and small trust Worldpay as their payments processing provider. Benefit from our years of industry experience. Accept Payments. Anywhere. Anytime.
Come visit Worldpay at booth #1011
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