Agenda

(agenda subject to change)

Morning Sessions

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Registration/Exhibits/Networking

(Continental Breakfast)

9:00 - 9:20 AM

Introduction

Anita Campbell (Small Business Trends), Brent Leary (CRM Essentials)

Hosts: Marian Banker and Ramon Ray

9:20 - 10:00 AM

Opening Keynote
IT Strategies: From the Backroom to the Boardroom

Mel Parker (Dell), Mitch Rothschild (Vitals), Mark Graham (Rightsleeve), Debra Ruh (TecAccess)

Best practices from high growth entrepreneurs on leveraging technology to delight customers and grow business. Research shows that companies putting technology at the forefront of their business strategy grow faster and more profitably than the competition.

Power Presentation

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Presentation
Strategies to Create Successful Email Campaigns

Melanie Attia (Campaigner)

Successful marketing relies on a multi-channel approach. Use email to boost the overall performance of your marketing mix, by weaving email touch points into every marketing campaign. It’s a great complement to traditional marketing activities such as telesales, direct mail, print advertising and search marketing.

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Break / Exhibits

 

11:00 - 11:15 AM

Presentation
New York City: Open Door for Growing Businesses

Christine Quinn (City Council)

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Panel
Strategies for Success From Grow Your Business Experts

Angus Thomson (Intuit), Grant D. Wickes (Wasp Barcode), Ellen Pack (Elance), Jonathan Rochelle (Google Apps)

Intuit's VP and General Manager, Grow Your Business Division, Angus Thomson, will moderate a panel of experts on strategies and tactics to maximize the growth of small and medium businesses. Our panel will cover management, sales, and outsourcing.

Power Presentation

11:45 - 12:15 PM

Live Demos
Hottest Technologies For Your Business

Ramon Ray (Smallbiztechnology.com)

One of the biggest technology challenges businesses face is what technologies to choose, and once chosen, how to most effectively use the technology for maximum business productivity. In 30 minutes you’ll see 10 of the hottest technologies to increase productivity, plus save you time and money in 2010.

12:15 - 12:30 PM

Small Business Strategy Award

One attending small business will receive The Small Business Strategy Award for entrepreneurial strategic excellence which has led to significant increased profits, expanded market and/or improved market position.

Lunch Break

12:30 - 1:45 PM

Lunch Break
Luncheon Keynote 1:00 - 1:20 PM
Stand Up Comedy Techniques to Increase Sales

Tim Davis

In this economy, where most people are hesitant to buy, we still have to sell. Tim Davis will speak on how to use comedy to get meetings, handle objections and close more sales. You don't have to be genetically lucky to be funny.

1:45 - 2:30 PM

Break / Exhibits

 

Afternoon Sessions

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Keynote
Insights on Being Indispensable To Your Customers

Seth Godin

10 min. intro by Tyler Garns (Infusionsoft)

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Panel
Building Community: Successful Women Share Their Stories

Edith Yeung (Biztechday), Nelly Yusupova (Webgrrls), Adrian Miller (Adrian Miller Sales Training), Moderated by Marian Banker (Prime Strategies)

An Interview with Women Small Business Community Builders. These ladies have each organized and developed a small business community with a specific purpose. Hear their stories, find out what they’ve learned and what members find valuable. Tap into the collective intelligence of those who are on the pulse of today’s small business.

Power Presentation

4:00 - 4:30 PM

10 Months of Success in 2010:
Wrap Up and Giveaways

 

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Exhibits / Networking

 

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