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Entrepreneur Conference 2019

ENTREPRENEUR CONFERENCE 2019

May 25-25, 2019
Come and take part in an action-packed day perfect for entrepreneurs at all stages of the game! Our speakers are covering topics like business finance, small business law, motivation and marketing/sales. Come to learn from some of the most seasoned entrepreneurs like Arlene Dickinson.

International Conference on Business Management and Social Innovation

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL INNOVATION

May 26-26, 2019
International Conference on Business Management and Social Innovation is a prestigious event organized with a motivation to provide an excellent international platform for the academicians, researchers, engineers, industrial participants and budding students around the world to share their research ...

Store 2019

STORE 2019

May 28-28, 2019
STORE is Retail Council of Canada’s two-day conference held annually in Toronto. With an agenda and networking opportunities targeted to the unique needs of the dynamic retail industry in Canada, STORE is THE must-attend retail event of the season.

2019 store conference

2019 STORE CONFERENCE

May 28-29, 2019
eRetail Week Buenos Aires is a five day conference in Argentina, with each day dedicated to a different area including eShopping, ePayment, ePersonalization and eDelivery. It is designed for those in the Fashion, Pharmacy & Beauty and Retail (including supermarkets, home & decoration and con...

CNS Partnership Conference

CNS PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE

April 30-02, 2017
Sponsored
The 27th CNS Partnership Conference continues to be the premier cargo event, keeping members up-to-date and connected with the latest developments in the air cargo industry through a conference type set-up in addition to a variety of panels and break-out sessions.

Drug Delivery Partnerships 2017

DRUG DELIVERY PARTNERSHIPS 2017

February 07-09, 2017
Sponsored
The business development event bringing you visionary ideas, disruptive technology, and partneringONE® to maximise your product lifecycle and generate new revenue streams. For 21 years, DDP has been the world’s largest drug delivery meeting place to accelerate drugs to market and lengthen lifecycles...

Retail Reimagined

RETAIL REIMAGINED

May 22-23, 2019
With rising customer expectations, the need for personalised in-store experiences and the constant wave of digital innovations, it is now more important than ever that you invest in the right new store initiatives to remain competitive.

Strategic summit Business-to-Business E-Commerce & Omnichannel

STRATEGIC SUMMIT BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS E-COMMERCE & OMNICHANNEL

May 20-21, 2019
Strategic summit Business-to-Business E-Commerce & Omnichannel is easy to predict that the need for a sustainable e-business strategy will become increasingly important in the business-to-business context. The main focus here is on integrating e-commerce meaningfully into existing sales structures a...

 

Webinars

MAY 24, 2019 | 8:30 PM
STRATEGIES TO COMPLETE A GREAT LINE REVIEW OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
How do I put together a line review that delivers sales? How do I define a good RFP?  Both are questions frequently asked by our CMA and SIMA members. In this webinar, Tom and Leslie will:  Share a framework and process to deliver best-in-class results. Highlight key elements for...
MAY 28, 2019 | 10:00
DRIVING ME CRAZY: WILL FALLING CAR OWNERSHIP MEAN A RETHINK OF RETAIL DESTINATIONS?
Urban consumers especially younger ones are abandoning the car. What does this mean for retailers, high streets and shopping centres? How can design help maintain the appeal of the shopping trip, when carrying home purchases isn’t an option?
MAY 29, 2019 | 3:00 PM
DRIVING GROWTH THROUGH RELIABLE FASTER CATALOG MANAGEMENT
Listing product catalogs on marketplaces has become a priority for brands to expand their global reach, thereby increasing their customer base and revenues. Managing catalogs across channels and overcoming the challenges of updating and image processing is central to a brand's growth a...
MAY 30, 2019 | 12:00
MARKETING 2020: LEARN HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN GET AHEAD OF THE MARKETING CURVE
Does marketing your business frustrate you? Do the constant changes to “what’s trending” confuse you? Are you unsure how to allocate limited resources to marketing your business effectively? Marketing is an essential part of a small business’s sales funnel, but few ...
JUN 04, 2019 | 12pm
WHY BRANDS CHOOSE SHORT-TERM RETAIL
Pop-up stores are seen as one of the key retail trends, that will shape its future. Whether it’s new brands leveraging them to generate buzz, digital-native direct-to-consumer brands looking to widen their audience and provide an IRL experience, or seasoned retailers testing a new ma...
JUN 06, 2019
HOW TO AVOID COMMON PITFALLS TO SMALL BUSINESS ELIGIBILITY
In today’s government contracting market, contractors are looking for any edge they can get against the competition. Small business eligibility gives contractors a huge leg up. With increasing numbers of contracts being set aside for specific types of small businesses, eligibility ca...

SOLUTIONS FOR SUCCESS: HOW TO BUILD A SMALL BUSINESS THAT WORKS
Manta joins forces with SmallBizLady Melinda Emerson for this webinar on how to build a successful small business. Whether you're thinking about quitting your day job to start your own company or already own your own small business, this webinar will help you plan effectively and avoid com...
THE THREE SIMPLE AUTO-RESPONDERS EVERY SMART BUSINESS NEEDS
Smart businesses know that great customer relationships are their best marketing tool. This means keeping in regular contact in specific ways. However, remembering to do it at the right times is hard, and what should you be contacting them about anyway? Join Tamsin Fox-Davies of Constant C...
CREATIVE HOLIDAY MARKETING TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
How can small businesses with modest marketing budgets can stand out and during the holidays? Ivana Taylor of DIY Marketers shares her best tips and tools for connecting with stressed, distracted customers during the busy holiday season.
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS CUSTOMERS
Small businesses drive almost 50 percent of US private-sector employment1 and contend with many of the same issues as big businesses, with far fewer resources. Operating in competitive markets with razor thin margins, many are struggling with a host of financial tasks, including managing c...
BIG BUSINESS TOOLS ON A SMALL BUSINESS BUDGET: 3 ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS
America’s 23 million small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy. It used be that small business owners could only dream of accessing the powerful technology solutions fueling Fortune 500 companies. Now, in a truly momentous time, small businesses can easily access the same rich...
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: BEATING THE COMPETITION AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
Modern technology and empowered customers have changed the way small business owners market their business and communicate with prospects and customers. Hear from our expert panelists on how the most successful small business owners are navigating through these changes and how you can turn...

RESOURCES

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Many small to medium-size businesses SMBs fear Enterprise Resource Planning ERP thinking it is too costly and complex for a business their size. Between stories and first hand experience of early ERP ...

Yes, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates again. No, that’s not something that generally pleases small business owners, since higher rates mean traditional loans will grow more costly, potentiall...