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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 hour-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! Inspiration2020 Showcase Theater Presentations Join us for these incredible presentations: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Learn How To Build A Marketing System That Produces A Continuous Stream Of Customers by Keith Aichele, America’s Marketivity Expert TM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Priceless Success Tips & Ideas 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: How To Use Disruptive Innovation To Build A Seven Figure Business
Networking After Party Keep the ball rolling with our official Networking After Party, hosted by Network After Work. 5:30 PM - 9 PM at Holy Cow 1535 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
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Shark Bait Learn from entrepreneurs who received funding from the Sharks on the hit show Shark Tank 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM on the Inspiration2020 Showcase Theater Stage
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EXPO AGENDA
For descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10.
8:30 AM - VIP BREAKFAST 9:30 AM - EXPO HALL OPENS 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - SHARK BAIT! ENTREPRENEUR PANEL 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - WORKSHOP SESSION #1
Room 1: Sales Is Dead: Why Social Content Is The Best Sales Tool by AT&T
Room 2: How To Become A Socially Conscious Entrepreneur by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 3: 24 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How To Make Money Online by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4: Come & Learn 8 Simple Steps To Sell And Get Paid Like A Rockstar by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 5: The Future Of Digital Video Avertising Small Businesses by AdLaunch
Room 6: Protecting Your Small Business by CoverHound
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #1 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER PRESENTATION
Learn How To Build A Marketing System That Produces A Continuous Stream Of Customers by Keith Aichele, America’s Marketivity ExpertTM
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #2 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #2
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Room 1: Reaching The Local Consumer In Today's Complex Digital World by YP Marketing Solutions
Room 2: How To Increase Your Revenue Through Public Speaking by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 3: How To Get Business Funding, Buy & Sell Companies And Earn 6-7 Figures Annually by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4: Turning Intellectual Property Into Residual & Royalty Income by Powerteam Small Business Experts
EXPO AGENDA
For descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 10.
Room 5: Become An IT Superhero! by PlanetMagpie
Room 6: Taking E-Commerce Relationships Offline: Growing A Member Community by USPS
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #3 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER PRESENTATION
Priceless Success Tips & Ideas by VIP Success Panel of Millionaires
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #3
Room 1: Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: You're Not Always Your Own Best Business Resource by StartBlox
Room 2: How To Go From 0 To 250K In 12 Months! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 3: How To Use Social Business 3.0 To Participate And Profit From World Changing Initiatives by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 4: How To Build A 6 Figure Income As A Small Business Consultant/Trainer by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Room 5: Learn How To Keep More Profit, Lower Taxes And Save More by FFC Capital Ventures, Inc.
Room 6: How To Increase Revenue Through Local Marketing by Navolutions
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING SESSION #4 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER PRESENTATION
How To Use Disruptive Innovation To Build A Seven Figure Business by Bill Walsh, America’s Business Expert
4:00 PM - EXPO HALL CLOSES 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM - NETWORKING AFTER PARTY at Holy Cow, 1535 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94103 Tickets available at registration or at the door. Exhibitors & sponsors receive free entry with their badge. Drink ticket valid from 5:30 - 6:30
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 10 15 AM - 11 15 AM ROOM 1 Sales Is Dead: Why Social Content Is The Best Sales Tool by AT&T Traditional sales is good - but it's dead. What works is first educating customers. In today's digital economy much of that education is delivered through social content. In this presentation Ramon shares his proven principles for using engaging content to make sales. Attendees leave with practical insight to take their businesses to the next level using social content. Social content marketing takes time, focus and a plan of action to work and work well - Ramon helps understand this in a simple, energized and humorous presentation. Ramon is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, international speaker and more. He is the publisher of Smart Hustle Magazine and Small Business Success Evangelist at Infusionsoft. He is also a former United Nations staff member and interviewed President Obama in the President's first Google Hangout.
ROOM 2 How To Become A Socially Conscious Entrepreneur by Powerteam Small Business Experts
At this breakthrough workshop you will learn about an amazing platform that makes it super simple for your business to be positioned as a socially conscious business. In addition you will learn about utilizing cause based marketing to increase your brand awareness and gross revenue for your company.
ROOM 3 24 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How To Make Money 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.
ROOM 4 Come & Learn 8 Simple Steps To Sell And Get Paid Like A Rockstar 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 essential workshop, 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 your team! These are the same skills that Joe trains top global leaders from companies like GE, Google, and Heineken.
ROOM 5 The Future Of Digital Video Advertising For Small Businesses by AdLaunch
Digital video advertising is growing fast. 80% of users recall a video ad they viewed in the past 30 days. How can small businesses benefit from this? YouTube and Facebook offer great channels for video advertising on a budget. Producing the content for the videos is a challenge for many entrepreneurs. AdLaunch’s workshop provides tools and inspiration for companies to start effectively using social media channels for videos advertising. Joel Hypen, CEO of AdLaunch has been an entrepreneur for 11 years and has directed commercials for Vogue, Wallpaper* Magazine and many more. He was awarded Best Upcoming Talent at the Berlin Fashion Film Awards 2014. AdLaunch helps small businesses design quality video ads for $99. Participators of the workshop will get a $99 voucher to start their first video campaign. AdLaunch - The Easiest Way to Start a Video Advertising Campaign™
ROOM 6 Protecting Your Small Business by CoverHound This workshop will highlight what insurance coverages SMB owners really need to protect their small businesses appropriately. It will also discuss Cyber Risks as an emerging threat and the need to plan and protect sufficiently.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 12 45 PM - 1 45 PM ROOM 1 Reaching The Local Consumer In Today's Complex Digital World by YP Marketing Solutions
In today’s complex digital landscape, how can your business connect with the digitally savvy consumer? Consumers today zig-zag in their behavior using different devices, a variety of sites & platforms and a number of sources to find information. This session will give new insights into how consumers are searching for local products and services today—where they going, how they are using mobile, and what the local trends are in digital marketing. In addition to understanding consumer behavior, we will cover the fundamentals of where to get started, where to scale, and provide everyday tactics you can implement to effectively grow your business.
ROOM 2 How To Increase Your Revenue Through Public Speaking by Powerteam Small Business Experts
Come & Learn the key SECRETS on how to utilize public speaking to generate more leads and build your business. Our guest speaker will also share 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.
ROOM 3 How To Get Business Funding, Buy & Sell Companies, And Earn 6-7 Figures Annually by Powerteam Small Business Experts
When you attend this workshop you will learn how to get funding for you business. In addition you will discover how to negotiate real life business deals to build your business. Plus if you are interested you will also learn about an opportunity to be able to use your negotiation skills to earn over 20,000+ dollars per referral working with our team in buying & selling companies throughout the world. Mike is a master at language & communication.
ROOM 4 Turning Intellectualy Property Into Residual & Royalty Income by Powerteam Small Business Experts Dr. Rich Schuttler will provide an energizing and dynamic workshop to help attendees learn the value of and how to monetize their intellectual property to design books, ebooks, courses, and curriculum to earn multiple streams of residual and royalty incomes. Successful small business owners have great experiences that they can share with and serve others to be even more successful. Dr. Rich is an author and educator who served as a Dean at the University of Phoenix and is retired Navy officer of 23-years of active duty.
ROOM 5 Become An IT Superhero! by PlanetMagpie Soar to new heights in collaboration! Conquer mobile accessibility in a single bound! Security more powerful than a locomotive! How? New technology makes it all possible. Small business owners can use the same technology and tactics used by the world’s biggest companies. Learn about the cost-effective IT solutions that can transform you into an IT superhero! Topics covered will include: • Cloud vs. On-Premise Storage: Are You Vulnerable? • Malware & Ransomware: The Villains of IT • Unified Communications: The Future is Now • File Sharing: Is There a Better Way? • IT Support Models: What Fits Your Company? Afterward, take part in a Q&A with Robert Douglas, President of PlanetMagpie. A pioneer in IT security and support, PlanetMagpie has served as the IT partner for such customers as PayPal, Ghirardelli, Archdiocese of San Francisco, Ducati North America, Stanford University, and many small Bay Area businesses.
ROOM 6 Taking E-Commerce Relationships Offline: Growing A Member Community by USPS
USPS brings together two of its e-commerce partners –Poshmark and thredUP – to discuss how providing a positive end-to-end customer experience, from ordering to shipping to wearing and sharing, is key to building a thriving community in their industry.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 3 00 PM - 4 00 PM ROOM 1 Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: You're Not Always Your Best Business Resource by StartBlox
This workshop will challenge the “I’ll do-it- all-myself” mentality found in people starting or expanding a business. Through humorous anecdotes and old-time sayings, we’ll illustrate what happens when you attempt to be an expert on everything, but are probably a “jack of all trades and master of none.” This can result in a “House-of- cards’’ of “All hat and no cattle,” where fundamental operational foundations of your business are weak (or even missing). Instead of being efficient, independent, and saving money, you miss important steps and will have to redo work. Too little of an investment today causes more expense tomorrow. Working with experts in some areas ultimately builds a better foundation for your business. As they say, “An ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure” or “A stitch in time saves nine.” We just say, “Working with smart people makes you look smarter.”
ROOM 2 How To Go From 0 To 250K In 12 Months! by Powerteam Small Business Experts
At this "Small Business Start-Up" workshop you will discover about the 12 step process to start your very own business at any level. It does not matter if you are a student or launching a homes based business this 90 day fastback plan will help you get on the right path to rapid success. The Cloud based interactive learning process they have created will open your ideas to start your very own business.
ROOM 3 How To Use Social Business 3.0 To Participate And Profit From World Changing Initiatives by Powerteam Small Business Experts Join Sam Caster, Powerteam Small Business Expert, for this interesting and informative workshop on social business.
ROOM 4 How To Build A 6 Figure Income As A Small Business Consultant/Trainer by Powerteam Small Business Experts At this fast paced workshop you will learn about the 7 key drivers required to succeed in any home based business. This workshop is perfect for anyone that is serious about building a successful home based internet business. You will learn about how to build a residual income stream and work with a proven team of leaders. This Success formula can be used for any type of home based business or direct sales organization.
ROOM 5 Learn How To Keep More Profit, Lower Taxes And Save More by FFC Capital Ventures, Inc.
Learn how to: • Receive an additional Tax Deduction upwards of $300,000+ • Keep More Profit • Reduce Tax Liabilities now and in the future • Protect your business in case of medical issues • How to potentially write off $100,000 to $250,000+ • Saving’s Strategies • And Much More
ROOM 6 How To Increase Revenue Through Local Marketing by Navolutions
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Learn how local businesses increase and grow their revenue through local search marketing. An in depth analysis on how a local business can leverage search marketing to drive more customers through their website in 2016. Local SEO ranking factors will be discussed and how that correlates to more revenue for your business in the future. v is a local bay area online marketing firm with years of experience in SEO and local online marketing. Come learn the best tips for local search in 2016 from industry experts.
INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER 10 15 AM ENTREPRENEUR PANEL SHARK BAIT! Join Small Business Expo and a panel of entrepreneurs who have successfully fished funding from the Sharks on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank*. This presentation is sponsored by Web.com.
*This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Shark Tank TV show and any of its owners or affiliates.
11 30 AM KEITH AICHELE LEARN HOW TO BUILD A MARKETING SYSTEM THAT PRODUCES A CONTINUOUS STREAM OF CUSTOMERS Learn how to create an EXTREME MARKETING MACHINE for EVEN GREATER SUCCESS! Keith Aichele, America’s Marketivity Expert TM and Founder/CEO of Misaic, will share innovative strategies to maximize your marketing dollars, understand your marketing effectiveness across all channels, create compelling messaging that breaks through today’s marketing clutter, and design a system that produces a continuous stream of customers resulting in...an Extreme Marketing Machine.
KEITH AICHELE
Keith Aichele - America’s Marketivity Expert TM - is the CEO/Founder of Misaic. Keith is a nationally recognized speaker, accomplished author, and successful entrepreneur. Leveraging his diverse background in marketing, statistics/predictive modeling, technology and entrepreneurship, he has created an innovative approach to forecasting the health of businesses using customer analytics. Keith’s passion is helping business owners achieve extraordinary, sustainable success by properly measuring, forcasting and improving the health of their business. This one of a kind methodology is being taught through the Misaic Business Health Academy to business owners and experienced business consultants across.
2 PM VIP PANEL PRICELESS SUCCESS TIPS & IDEAS • Q&A With Industry Experts • Social Media Tips
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4 PM BILL WALSH SUCCESS BY DESIGN: HOW TO USE DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION TO BUILD A SEVEN FIGURE BUSINESS • Build Your Quantum Success Plan • Create A 24/7 Income Business
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Your Skype for Business Experts for the Bay Area At the heart of great teams is great communication Connect your teams with the experience they love, in the Office applications they use every day. Now, with Skype for Business you can simplify your infrastructure with one platform for calling, conferencing, video, and sharing. Replace your telephone system with Skype4B and gain a whole new suite of collaboration services.
Instant messaging with internal and external users Multi-level authentication and encryption of conversations Online Presence Awareness (i.e., available, busy, in meeting, on phone) Conference with up to 250 people—even if they're not on Skype for Business Professional collaboration and meetings integrated with Microsoft Office Find anyone in your company and schedule meetings in Outlook
PlanetMagpie IT Consulting provides hardware setup, implementation, upgrades and support for Skype for Business Server 2015 and Lync 2010/2013. We have a full team of certified Microsoft engineers ready to deploy your company’s Unified Communications network. As a Microsoft Gold Partner with Lync-certified engineers on staff, we have access to Microsoft support resources only available to the top 1% of partners. Our President even helped write the Lync Server 2013 certification exam for engineers!
Join audio/video meetings on your favorite devices—even mobile!
When you call PlanetMagpie's offices, you're talking to us on Skype for Business. We put Skype for Business (and Lync) through the paces before bringing it to our clients. And we love it!
Make calls with a click of a button, either on Skype or via phone
FOR A LIVE DEMO, CONTACT US AT: sales@planetmagpie.com or 1-877-MAGPIE1
Multi-party HD video conferencing with up to 6 people shown live Host online audio/video conferencing, even with non-Skype users
See who is online, and transfer calls in 2 clicks
PlanetMagpie headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving customers across the United States.
Voicemails recorded and sent to Outlook mailboxes Share your screen, application or entire desktop with a colleague Take remote control of desktop for technical support
LEARN MORE AT THE SMALL BUSINESS EXPO THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15 AT BOOTH #311
Skype for Business Applications for the desktop, mobile, & web
Advantages of Using a Skype for Business Server Communications System • Choose the Skype for Business install option that best suits your business— On-Premise, Office 365, Hybrid Cloud, or a PlanetMagpie Private Cloud • Host your own conferences, instead of paying for a third-party service • Make calls from your work number, no matter where you are • Unlimited calls (even to overseas offices), including calls to consumer Skype users • Built-in encryption, for protecting all users’ communications • Use a Skype-optimized desk phone, headset, or make calls through your PC/laptop/mobile • Start a conference call in the office, and then transfer it to your mobile Group audio and video meetings on your favorite devices.
PlanetMagpie is a Certified Partner for
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Finally, one proven IT Consulting company that delivers
ALL FOUR PILLARS OF SMALL BUSINESS IT IT Consulting
IT Support
Web Development
Cloud Services
Attend our 60-minute workshop at the Small Business Expo and learn how to
Become an IT Superhero! • Cloud vs. On-Premise Storage: Are You Vulnerable? • Malware & Ransomware: The Villains of IT • Unified Communications: The Future is Now • File Sharing: Is There a Better Way? • IT Support Models: What Fits Your Company?
Workshop starts at 12:45 p.m.―seats are limited!
Visit us Thursday September 15 at Booth #311
After the workshop, take part in a Q&A with Robert Douglas, President of PlanetMagpie. PlanetMagpie is a leading IT Consulting & Support firm doing business in Silicon Valley since 1998. A pioneer in IT security and support, PlanetMagpie and Robert Douglas have been featured in The New York Times and CNN Money, and trusted by such clients as PayPal, Ghirardelli, Archdiocese of San Francisco, Ducati North America, Stanford University, and many small Bay Area companies. PlanetMagpie is a Certified Partner for
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Strategic Insights Measurable Results
Maybe you’re a new business and not sure how to develop brand awareness and draw in new customers. Maybe you’re an established company and want to increase customer loyalty. Maybe you’re an organization who wants to generate leads with new creative ideas. Maybe you’re an entrepreneur looking to build new connections and network in the San Francisco Bay Area. Any industry (Restaurants, Law Firms, Franchises, Startups) or any area of business (Strategy, Marketing, Technology), David Mitroff, Ph.D. and the rest of the Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc. team will work with you to develop creative strategies with measurable results.
www.PiedmontAve.com Business Consultant. Marketing Expert. Keynote Speaker.
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Growing your business begins with seeing your whole business. See how Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM solution, delivers easy-touse reports and at-glance views of your business, along with the tools that accelerate deals, increase sales productivity, and drive customer satisfaction and ROI across your company.
Visit us at booth #100 at Small Business Expo to learn how Salesforce can help your business.
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Save your seat for Dreamforce ’16 October 4–7, 2016 | San Francisco, CA
Don’t miss out on 4 amazing days of learning, networking and inspiration! Save $200 by registering before October 3rd at dreamforce.com/DF16.
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Visit Booth 323 to learn more about Sennheiser business headsets and speakerphones. WIRELESS DECT HEADSETS
The professional’s choice For the ultimate in sound and comfort, the SD Series of wireless headsets is unbeatable. With supreme wearing comfort, a wide choice of wearing styles and an ultra noisecanceling microphone, the iconic design of the SD Series puts it in a class of its own.
The streamlined design of the new series of D 10 wireless headsets makes no compromises when it comes to exceptional sound and brings the freedom of a wireless solution within reach of even more everyday users. Please visit www.sennheiser.com/cco for more information
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Authorized Business Representative
It’s not every day you get the chance to be your own boss. Luckily, today’s not every other day. Stop by booth 518 to learn more about your opportunities with the Sprint ABR program.
abrteam@sprint.com sprint.com/abr
© 2015 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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The first step is the hardest. So is the second. And the third.
Supporting your every step Starting and growing a business can make you feel like you need to become an expert on everything overnight. But there are limits to what you know, what your friends can tell you, or what you can search for on your own. StartBlox provides a better way. With StartBlox, you will know what to do, track specific actions, and partner with people who can help. • A secure, cloud-based solution customized to your business needs • Easy to read information and tips from experts covering Planning,
Forming, Money, Marketing, Technology, Locations, and People
• Automatic tracking of projects and at-a-glance dashboards • A unique approach to linking every task with experts
from a ranked national database
StartBlox changes the game for everyone chasing their dreams.
Visit us at
Booth #409
Come to our workshop or contact us at info@startblox.com for more information.
StartBlox.com
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Small business, Big savings.
Discounts up to 40%.
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Cut costs while getting the coverage you need. From Business Insurance to Employee Retirement plans, we make it our business to protect yours. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.ÂŽ CALL AN AGENT OR VISIT US ONLINE TODAY.
statefarm.comÂŽ *Discounts vary by state. 0907514.1
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State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL
T:7.5” S:7.25”
Think you know our coverage? Think again.
WE DOUBLED T:10”
LTE coverage doubled between 2015 & 2016.
T-Mobile @Work has your business covered. • We doubled our LTE coverage since the beginning of 2015. • We added Extended Range LTE , which reaches 2x farther and is 4x better in buildings than before. TM
• America’s fastest 4G LTE network. See an @Work specialist at a T-Mobile store today
1-844-4AT-WORK
Fastest based on download speeds. Capable device required. LTE coverage and Extended Range LTE coverage not available in some areas. See T-Mobile.com for details. T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. © 2016 T-Mobile USA, Inc.
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S:9.75”
OUR LTE COVERAGE
The Fourth Wave
The winds of change are making landfall and reshaping the business coastline. TelePacific’s ever-growing Managed Services suite of Unified Communications, Continuity, Managed Networking and IT solutions are designed to keep your business safe, secure and growing. telepacific.com
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WHEN YOU SHIP WITH US, YOUR BUSINESS BECOMES OUR BUSINESS. Learn more at USPS.com/ecommerce and visit us today at Booth #909
Trademarks are used with permission. Appearance does not constitute a USPS endorsement. United States Postal Service. All Rights Reserved. The Eagle Logo is among the many trademarks of the U.S. Postal ServiceÂŽ.
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We’d love to meet you. Stop by our booth to start a conversation.
Business Cards | Postcards | Banners | Flyers | Invitations & Announcements | Signage | Apparel | Promotional Products | Websites
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Helping to grow our client’s visibility through print and digital media solutions.
Grow Your Online Presence. Increase Your Bottom Line! Social Media | SEO SEM | Videos | Websites Directories And More!
866-298-2215 consultation@ziplocal.com
ziplocal.com
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Hang up on the past. Save thousands.
vice r e s hone mo p e l b / Relia $14.99 from
Get a FREE phone when you get the magic at Booth #911 888-652-4976 | magicjackforbusiness.com | @magicJackBiz
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Get the right coverage to protect your business.
CoverHound helps you find the right insurance coverage to protect your small business. We are the trusted advisor to help you compare instant and accurate policies from top insurers for all your property and casualty insurance needs, including Business Insurance, Auto, Homeowners, Renters, and more.
Get comparison quotes and objective recommendations today! CoverHound.com/SMB
(855) 285-1057
WORKSHOP
COME SEE US AT BOOTH
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PROTECTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS WHAT INSURANCE COVERAGES DO YOU REALLY NEED?
This workshop will highlight what insurance coverages SMB owners really need to protect their small businesses appropriately. It will also discuss Cyber Risks as an emerging threat and the need to plan and protect sufficiently.
ARE YOU MANAGING YOUR DIGITAL PRESENCE? Grow your business with digital presence management
What street signs or billboards do offline, digital presence ensures that customers who search online find their way to local businesses in person.
To succeed, every business in the world needs a strong digital presence.
A complete digital presence includes: •Website •Organic SEO •Social media profiles & posts •Customer reviews •Online directory listings
Why is it important? Today, 4 in 5 consumers search for local businesses online. When consumers find incorrect information about a business online, 73% lose trust in that business. And, incorrect information abounds — a 2013 study found that up to 40% of location info online is wrong! Why is so much information incorrect? Because there’s no permanent record or single source of location data online. This is a HUGE problem that you can help solve.
We can help small businesses take control of their digital presence by:
•Getting listed everywhere •Correcting and enhancing their information •Keeping their digital presence fresh with real-time updates •Tracking the performance of their listings
Come by booth 513 to receive complimentary updated social media profile portrait images! Learn more about us and how we can help grow your business at our workshop at 3PM in workshop room 6. Navolutions works with businesses nationwide to drive leads, increase visibility, and grow ROI, year after year. We’ve helped put industry leaders on the map, and your business could be next. www.navolutions.com
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Eliminate Your Fear of Public Speaking
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