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Small Business Expo's ShowGuide for the 2015 Dallas expo, held at the Dallas Convention Center, May 14th, 2015.TRANSCRIPT
SHOWGUIDEMAY 14, 2015
DALLAS
DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER | HALL A
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PLATINUMPRESENTING SPONSOR
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Zachary W. Lezberg Producer
Mitchell Strong Production Supervisor
Dana Carey Director, Sponsorships
Elizabeth Terriaca Client Services Manager
Brittany Cattaruzza Client Services Associate
Geoff Vitiello Graphic Designer
Allison Costa Production Manager
Alicia Cortez Administrative Assistant
Sales Team
Larry Ernst
Erik Eitelman
Daniel Hernandez
Chris Montemurno
Niall O'Grady
Phylis Rossi
Julie Wallack
555 8th Avenue, Suite 909 New York, NY 10018
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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.
WELCOME.
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SHOWGUIDEMAY 14, 2015
DALLAS
DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER | HALL A
L I F EIN HALF A SECOND
How to achieve success before i t ’s too la te
Matthew Michalewicz
www.LifeinHalfaSecond.com
A proven path to small business success, a copy included in every attendee gift bag
“Matthew has given the subject of small business a great deal of thought and considerable research, and unlike many self-proclaimed experts, his accomplishments support his
theories and advice, making them far more credible and trustworthy.”
Mary Scarborough, Best Selling Author of “Guerrilla Marketing on the Internet”
“The smallest of human beings can achieve the greatest of deeds – Life in Half a Second: How to Achieve Success Before It’s Too Late provides interesting ideas on how it’s done.”
Lech Walesa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Consulting
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Exhibitor Hall FREE!
Check out great products and services provided by the top vendors in the industry to help your business grow and meet its goals.
eLounge FREE!
Take a breather and relax away from the bustle of the exhibit floor.
Speed Networking FREE!
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 SESSIONS:
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
The Next Billion Dollar Business
We are conducting a nation-wide search for The Next Billion Dollar Business! Fill out an audition application online and give us your 30-second "elevator pitch."
Built For Growth Pavilion FREE! Sponsored by
Announcing Act! Cloud with automated recommendations to take the guesswork out of marketing & sales.
Business Card Showcase FREE!
Showcase your business card for all of the attendees in this convenient and central spot for attendees to collect business cards.
SmallBiz Sweepstakes FREE!
Tickets will be given out to attendees throughout the day at various elements of the expo. Winners will be announced during the VIP Networking Session before the final Main Stage Presentation.
Get DottedTM FREE!
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 FREE!
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 BizBoard to get exposure to thousands of attendees.
Workshops/Educational Conferences FREE!
Informative 45 minute seminars on a variety of topics led by industry pros.
PresdoMatch FREE!
Created by the co-Founder of LinkedIN, PresdoMatch is a new incredible and tech savvy way to network with all of the Small Business Expo attendees, speakers and exhibitors. Similar to LinkedIn, PresdoMatch helps you create a profile (you may even import your LinkedIn profile), connect with attendees virtually and set up meetings before, during and after Small Business Expo.
SmallBiz Trending Issues FREE!
Important trending small business issues covered by leading industry experts.
SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUES SESSIONS:
11:00 - 11:30 AM: Employment Laws, Hiring Interns & Finding Great Employees1:00 - 1:30 PM: Health Insurance For Small Businesses2:00 - 2:30 PM: Taxes For Small Businesses (Deductions, Managing Your Taxes & More)3:00 - 3:30 PM: Increasing Your Sales
Industry Meetup FREE!
Meet with others to brainstorm, share ideas, and to network with others in the community. Industry Meetup is first come, first serve and is included in with your FREE badge.
INDUSTRY MEETUP SESSIONS:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
How-To Demos FREE!
These demonstrations, taught by industry experts, will take you step-by-step, through topics such as improving your SEO rankings, how to set-up a targeted Google Adwords or Facebook Campaign and many other important subjects trending today.
HOW-TO SESSIONS:
10:30 - 11:00 AM: How To Create A Twitter Ad Campaign11:30 - 12:00 PM: How To Create A Google AdWords Campaign1:30 - 2:00 PM: How To Create A LinkedIn Ad Campaign 2:30 - 3:00 PM: How To Improve Your SEO Rankings3:30 - 4:00 PM: How To Effectively Market Through Email
#SmallBizSelfie FREE!
Take a #SmallBizSelfie with your colleagues by taking a picture of your group at the entrance to the Expo and posting to your social media with hashtag #smallbizexpo.
Business Success Pavilion/Chamber Central FREE! Everything you need to start or help your business grow.
Main Stage Presentations FREE! Join us for two incredible Main Stage Presentations:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: "Your Business: Ideas, Attitude, Energy & Execution!" by Mark Victor Hansen, Bestselling Co-Creator of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul'
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: "Success By Design: The Ultimate Entrepreneur Strategies To Build Your Million Dollar Business" by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International
Networking After Party Sponsored by
Join us after the Expo from 6-9pm at The Hard Rock Cafe - Dallas (2211 North Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75219) for our After Party, hosted in conjunction with Network After Work. Discounted $12 entry for attendees of The Small Business Expo. Includes 1 complimentary drink ticket. Exhibitors & Sponsors receive free entry.
Small Business Expo is all about networking and building contacts. We encourage you to attend as many workshops, seminars and networking opportunities as possible.
TODAY AT SMALL BUSINESS EXPO
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EXPO AGENDAFor a link to descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 11.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - WORKSHOP SESSION #1 Room 1: The Tired Small Business Owner's Secret To Escaping Their Business With Real Estate by The Real Alliance
Room 2: Internet Marketing & Online Conversation by Powerteam Small Business Experts Room 3: HR Nightmares - How To Detect And Avoid Them by TrueHR
Room 4: Transforming Your Business With Retail Technology by VEND
Room 5: 5 Easy Ways To Help Your Small Business Succeed Financially by Wells Fargo & Co.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - SPEED NETWORKING
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - HOW TO DEMO #1
How To Create A Twitter Ad Campaign by Roxstar Marketing
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE #1
Employment Laws, Hiring Interns & Finding Great Employees by EGrab Services
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #2
Room 1: The Truth About Business Phone Systems by Estech Systems Inc.
Room 2: 7 Secrets To Ultra-Health by Powerteam Small Business Experts Room 3: Make Your Employee Benefit Plans Work For Your Small Business by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Room 4: 25 Marketing Tips & Tricks To Get More Customers Online by ReachLocal
Room 5: Communication For Business Success by District 50 Toastmasters
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #2
How To Create A Google AdWords Campaign by Google Max
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - MAIN STAGE PRESENTATION #1
Your Business: Ideas, Attitude, Energy & Execution! by Mark Victor Hansen, Bestselling Co-Creator of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul'
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE #2
Health Insurance For Small Businesses by Blue Cross and Blue Shield
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #3 Room 1: Pure Thoughts For Pure Results: How To Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind For Success by Crystal Hansen
Room 2: Launch A Career As A Successful Public Speaker by Powerteam Small Business Experts Room 3: One Secret Proven To Drive Your Sales Success by Act!
Room 4: Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing by Benchmark Email
Room 5: Your Customers Have Gone Mobile, Have You? by BNI Fortune Builders
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING
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Workshops, Speed Networking, Industry Meetups, How-To Demos, SmallBiz Trending Issues and Main Stage Presentations are all FREE to attend!
EXPO AGENDAFor a link to descriptions of each workshop, please refer to page 11.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #3
How To Create A LinkedIn Ad Campaign by DBall Media
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE #3
Taxes For Small Businesses (Deductions, Managing Your Taxes & More) by TBD
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #4 Room 1: Leveraging Real Estate Investing For Small Business Success: How To Create More Cashflow And Wealth While Running Your Business by The Real Alliance
Room 2: Automate Your Facebook Marketing by Powerteam Small Business Experts Room 3: Three Habits To Growth by Act!
Room 4: Do You Know Your Numbers? 3 Key Online Marketing Metrics Every Business Owner Should Know by Thrive Internet Marketing
Room 5: Fast & Furious: High-Speed Isn't Just For Cars by Fonality Inc.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #4
How To Improve Your SEO Rankings by Google Max
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - INDUSTRY MEETUP
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - SMALLBIZ TRENDING ISSUE #4
Increasing Your Sales by B2 Training & Development
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - WORKSHOP SESSION #5 Room 1: Business Insurance: What You Need To Know by Hiscox USA
Room 2: How To Get Venture Funding For Your Business by Powerteam Small Business Experts Room 3: How To Be Financially Free In 3-5 Short Years by Trading Institute of Education
Room 4: Generate Profits With Google, FB, Twitter & Email by MarketLeverage
Room 5: Email Marketing 1-2-3: How To Get Started, Get Results and Get Growing by VerticalResponse
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM - SPEED NETWORKING
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - HOW TO DEMO #5
How To Effectively Market Through Email by Benchmark Email
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: VIP NETWORKING SESSION ON MAIN STAGE
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: SMALLBIZ SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING ON MAIN STAGE
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - MAIN STAGE PRESENTATION #2
Success By Design: The Ultimate Entrepreneur Strategies To Build Your Million Dollar Business by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - NETWORKING AFTER PARTY
At The Hard Rock Cafe - Dallas, 2211 North Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75219 Exhibitors & Sponsors receive free entry. Discounted $12 entry for attendees of The Small Business Expo. Includes 1 complimentary drink ticket.
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As part of our continued effort to improve the experience of our sponsors, exhibitors and attendees, we are now hosting our workshop
descriptions and speaker bios in an easy-to-use drop-down list on our website.
To view the full workshop schedule, complete with schedules and bios click here or visit:
www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/dallas-extras/
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OURWORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
& SPEAKER BIOS
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PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: • How To Become A "Rainmaker" Entrepreneur
• How To Step Into Your Vision - Mission - Path & Purpose
• Build Your Ultimate Success Plan
• 3 Keys To Attract Mega-Successful Marketing Partners
• How To Build A Community Of Great Customers
• Simple Steps To Separate All Negativity From Your Life
• How To Go From BUSY to PRODUCTIVE
• How To Monetize Your Passion & Live Your Wildest Dreams
Bill Walsh is the CEO/Founder of Business Coaching/Venture Capital firm Powerteam International. Bill hosts and speaks at events all over the world! His passion is to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to create massive success. He loves to help people to understand specifically what it takes to build successful companies. He is an accomplished author, speaker, radio personality and movie celebrity. He has a very successful background in finance and marketing. He has spent two decades working with start-ups to major global brands increasing sales, productivity and overall success. He is an innovator with a remarkable ability to determine and dictate success strategies to seize global market opportunities.
Mark Victor Hansen is probably best known as the co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, with over 500 millions books sold. Mark also worked his way into a worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, and entrepreneurial marketing maven, creating a stream of successful people who have created massive success for themselves through Mark’s unique teachings and wisdom. With his endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience's attention as well as their hearts. Having spoken to over 6000 audiences world-wide with his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he continues to receive high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers and leaders of our time.
Mark serves as of Chief Executive Officer of M.V. Hansen & Associates, Inc., Co-Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc and President of One Minute Millionaire, LLC, Founder and co-owner of 5 Ledyard Financial Planning, and co-owner and funder of Natural Power Concepts.
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: Mark will speak on seven illuminating laws that will cause exponential growth in business with advancing little known technologies that will create billion dollar opportunities solving some of the world’s toughest problems: clean energy, water, health care, aging, disease, poverty. Learn why now is the most opportune time for salespeople and entrepreneurs.
12 PM MARK VICTOR HANSENBESTSELLING CO-CREATOR OF 'CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL'
FOUNDER AND CEO OF POWERTEAM INTERNATIONAL
4 PM BILL WALSH
SUCCESS BY DESIGN:THE ULTIMATE
ENTREPRENEUR STRATEGIES TO BUILD
YOUR MILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS
YOUR BUSINESS:
IDEAS, ATTITUDE,
ENERGY &
EXECUTION!
YOUR BADGE
GETS YOU IN
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TODAY'S FREEMAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS
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ARE YOU THE NEXT BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS?
For more information, visit: TheNextBillionDollarBusiness.com
COME AUDITION AT THE SMALL BUSINESS EXPO!
Are you The Next Billion Dollar Business? We want to meet you!
We are conducting a nation-wide search for The Next Billion
Dollar Business! Give us your 30-second "elevator pitch." If
selected in our Top 10 you will be flown to Los Angeles, all
expenses paid, to pitch your business in front of venture capital
firms, mentors & investors in front of a live audience for a chance
to get a large investment in your business! Castings are
exclusively held at
Small Business Expo!
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DOES YOUR BUSINESS HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
CASTING CITIES:
Finalists will win 2 all-expenses paid trips to the finale in Los Angeles!
For more information, visit:
TheNextBillionDollarBusiness.com
Dallas Thursday, May 14th at the Dallas Convention Center
New York City Thursday, June 4th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Seattle Thursday, July 16th at the Washington State Convention Center
San Francisco Thursday, September 17th at Fort Mason
Boston Thursday, October 8th at the Hynes Convention Center
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO PITCH YOUR BUSINESSTO INVESTORS IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE!
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DALLAS MAY 14, 2015
DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER
NEW YORK CITY JUNE 4, 2015
JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER
SEATTLE JULY 16, 2015
WASHINGTON STATE CONVENTION CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
FORT MASON
BOSTON OCTOBER 8, 2015
HYNES CONVENTION CENTER
LOS ANGELES NOVEMBER 5, 2015
CALIFORNIA MARKET CENTER
ATLANTA DECEMBER 10, 2015
ATLANTA CONVENTION CENTER
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CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT. It’s all about Relationships.
At CRMPoint we offer technology solutions to increase business efficiency.
STOP by BOOTH 415 TODAY! and test your knowledge of Tech Trivia
• Small Business CRM Implementation• Outlook Integration
DEVELOPING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
• Custom CRM Development• Intergrate Accounting and 3rd Party Software
Powered by: CRMpoint.net • 1-877-CRM-1411 • [email protected]
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The Ultimate...Triple-Verified Database of...15 Million Executive Emails
22 Million Business Executives with Titles16 Million Businesses
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“We are the original compiler of business databases. We make over 16 million calls to verify the information.
No other database is as accurate as ours!”Vin Gupta, Founder, CEO
Also Founder & Former CEO of infoUSA®
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The Ultimate...Triple-Verified Database of...15 Million Executive Emails
22 Million Business Executives with Titles16 Million Businesses
240 Million Consumers/Households
Over 95% Accurate Business Database
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Learn how to do business with the
Federal Government!
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Booth #612
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MADNESSSTARTUP
A chronicle of maverick
moves that proved to be
BRILLIANT MANEUVERS
PLUSBONEHEADED
MOVES THAT
FAILED EPICALLY
CRAZY ENOUGH THAT IT JUST MIGHT WORK
DISPLAY UNTIL 6/1/15
226 OPPORTUNITIES
TO BE YOUR
OWN BOSS
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SPRING 2015
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· Get a FREE one-on-one session with an experienced Entrepreneur Coach. Sign up early for one of only 50 spots!
· Enter to win a Small-Business Toolkit that includes business planning books and software. Drawings are held every hour on the hour.
· Pick up a copy of Entrepreneur magazine and Startups magazine.
Come visit Entrepreneur’s pop-up mobile newsstand INSIDE the all-new 2015 Chevy City Express!
Keep Driving Your Business Forward
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Visit booth #319Call 844-4-PAYPOINT or visit www.elopaypoint.com
Elo PayPoint®The Electronic Cash Register Reinvented for the Cloud
All-in-OnePoint-of-Sale
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Making it easy for growing businesses to communicate.
Communicate Your Way
Reduce your monthly phones expenses by up to 50% by switching to a Cloud-based solution!
Experience the affordability of an all-in-one solution that even includes the
phone.
Streamlined features and intuitive functionality make employees more productive
and efficient. Features such as chat, visual
voicemail, custom call routing and presence
management.
Connect up to three devices, such as a
smartphone or tablet, and extend system capabilities
beyond the office by downloading the easy to use mobile application
ESI Ditto™.
Premium Cost Savings Increase Productivity Enable Mobile Workers
Don’t miss our May 14th workshop on“The Truth About Business Phone Systems.”
Come visit us at Booth #511
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Manage a single, converged network for data and voice,
reducing the providers needed for support.
Scale your voice solution gradually, based on your organization’s business needs and objectives.
Built-in redundancy provides reliability and high-quality, consistent
service and up-time.
Simplicity Scalability Consistency
ESI SIP Trunking
Intuitive features designed to help your business grow, such as chat, presence, and
one-touch Help.
Drag-and-drop phone programming and a web-
based user dashboard simplifies routine changes.
Flexible, role-based user packages allow companies
to stop overpaying for features they don’t need.
Easy to Use Easy to Manage Easy to Buy
ESI Cloud Services
With cloud, on-premises and hybrid solutions, we have the right solution to
meet your business needs.
We design and develop systems to work in unison with our phones to provide a truly unified experience.
We’ve been delivering simple and intuitive
business communications for nearly 30 years.
The Power of Choice Unique Integration Industry Experience
Why ESI?
29YEARS
Want to learn more? Call 1 (800) 374-0422or visit us in Booth #511
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Emergency handled.
Contact us at 1.800.762.3787 customcritical.fedex.com
FedEx. Solutions That Matter.®
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Incredibly fast
Intuitively smart
One button simple
http://us.fujitsu.com/scansnap
wireless desktop scanner
© 2014 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Own productivity
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Hiscox specializes in customized insurance
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE YOURS.
Booth #213www.hiscox.com/expo
888-836-3146
YOUR POLICY COULD START AS LOW AS $22.50/MO.
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Drink Water, Give Hope.
Why 7.8 pH? Studies suggest the ideal pH of our body needs to be around 7.4. With today’s diets and the environment we live in, it’s easy to slip well below. An acidic pH gives illnesses an environment to thrive in and increases in�ammation in the body. Our water is 100% natural with no additives. So drinking our water not only does good for the world, but your cells will also thank you!
PREMIUM ALKALINENATURAL SPRING WATER
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Hope Aqua6001 South Loop East
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(281) 912-3492
@HopeAquaCowww.HopeAqua.com
A Q U A
For every bottle sold, Hope Aqua will donate 10¢ to organizations that support breast cancer, cancer, warriors, or children in need.
BOOTH 713
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C O N S U L T I N G + M A N A G E D I T S E R V I C E S
FIND HAPPY AGAINI T ’ S T IME YOU ’RE SATISF IED W ITH AN IT PROVIDER
Technology shouldn’t work against your business - it should work for it. At Justice IT Consulting, we develop solutions that work for you. You’ve
found the tech savvy business partners you’ve been looking for.
COME SEE US ATBOOTH 413FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A
GOPRO HERO!
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L I F EIN HALF A SECOND
How to achieve success before i t ’s too la te
Matthew Michalewicz
www.LifeinHalfaSecond.com
A proven path to small business success, a copy included in every attendee gift bag
“Matthew has given the subject of small business a great deal of thought and considerable research, and unlike many self-proclaimed experts, his accomplishments support his
theories and advice, making them far more credible and trustworthy.”
Mary Scarborough, Best Selling Author of “Guerrilla Marketing on the Internet”
“The smallest of human beings can achieve the greatest of deeds – Life in Half a Second: How to Achieve Success Before It’s Too Late provides interesting ideas on how it’s done.”
Lech Walesa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner
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HR Management Tool for Small Business for a small business price!
Objective Settings Evaluations Compensation Management Time-Off Management Organizational Chart Notifications & Reporting HR Advice and Guidance Upload Employee Files
littleHR.com
$25/month for 2-25 employees $40/month for 26-50 employees $55/month for 51-75 employees $70/month for 76-100 employees See a demo at
booth 711
What You Get:
Pay-for-Performance Employee Engagement Promote Career Path Manage Paid Time Off Reduce Turnover Improve Job Satisfaction Justify Pay Adjustments
What You Pay:
What’s In It For You:
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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 84101801.755.9966www.lunasoft.com
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Eliminate your technology burdens with a comprehensive IT support package. Enjoy predictable, flat-rate services saving you time, money and valuable resources. Inline’s proactive approach to preventing and solving technical issues gives businesses the freedom to refocus on core business activities.
Enhancing IT to not only function properly, but to also increase efficiency and productivity of each organization
Integrating
Technology and Business
Managed IT Services Consulting and Projects Hardware and SoftwareTake your business to the next level. Through our consultative approach, our team guides you through best-fit technology designs and deployments. Our project scope includes VoIP phone systems, email exchange, network se-curity design, virtualization, HIPAA/ HITECH and network assessments, disaster planning/ recovery, and more.
As a partner with industry-leading companies, Inline Networks provides clients with the latest, best-of-breed products. We can help businesses without any motive to drive clients to a particular brand. Our team also helps clients save on licensing costs, offering some of the best prices on the market today.
For more information about our services, go to: www.inlinenetworks.com or
stop by our booth #700
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VoIP Phone SystemsInline Networks specializes in helping companies replace traditional phone systems with VoIP technologies. VoIP is now recognized as the new standard in business communication because it provides: > Higher sound quality > Flexibility and Mobility > Affordability > Increased functionality
Help Desk Services> Centralized team managing every incident, problem and request> Remote technical support with tier 1 and 2 phone calls and email requests> Easy-to-use customer portal to quickly submit tickets, review quotes, pay invoices online and more> After hours remote support and scheduled maintenance> Management of application-specific support calls to vendors
Security AssessmentsInline offers detailed security audits and assessments designed to help your business stay in compliance with the latest laws relating to electronic protected health information (ePHI) and Payment Card Industry (PCI). We identify and analyze potential unse-cured sources in your business. We also help you deploy and implement policies to control and limit potential violations by ensuring your employees better understand the law.
Dallas Office17440 N. Dallas Pkwy, Suite 124Dallas, Texas 75287(214) 295-8638
Longview Office716 Glencrest Lane, Suite ALongview, Texas 76201(903) 212-2523
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Free for Sponsors and Exhibitors of the Small Business Expo Discounted $12 entry for attendees of the Small Business Expo
Dallas at The Hard Rock Cafe When: Thursday May 14th, 6-‐9 PM
Where: 2211 N Houston St Dallas TX (Approximately 1 mile from the Small Business Expo)
Join Network After Work on Thursday May 14th at The Hard Rock Café (2211 N Houston St Dallas TX) from 6-9 pm. We are proud to
host the official after party for the Small Business Expo.
Network After Work is America’s premier face-to-face business networking company with monthly mixer events in over 40 cities
catering to nearly 1,000,000 members. Attendees make valuable connections with other members of their business community while
enjoying different exciting venues including clubs, restaurants, hotels, and special event locations.
@networkaOerwrk @NetworkAOerWork
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ENHANCING YOUR BUSINESS’ CASH FLOW.
YOUR ALL-INCLUSIVE BUSINESS SOLUTION.
© 2015 North American Bancard, LLC and PayAnywhere, LLC, and Capital for Merchants. All rights reserved. North American Bancard and PayAnywhere are registered ISOs of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Walnut Creek, CA.
Whether you need to accept payments using the most innovative products in the industry, get funded faster on your daily transactions, or get access to cash quickly,
North American Bancard and their family of products has a solution for you.
Call us at 877.459.6484 or email [email protected]
VISIT US ATBOOTH
607
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for
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MYHRADVISORHelpline
Subscription Service
When you have employment questions, who do you call?
• Compliance with federal and state laws
and regulations
• Government agency audits or complaint
investigations
• Hiring and firing
• Policies and procedures
• Coaching new managers through tough
situations
• Mentoring entry-level HR staff
Wage-And-Hour lawsuits rose 432% in the last 20 years.
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People as a Service – Making the Freelance Economy Work for You
1 2 3Delegate your non-core work to pre-qualified freelancers
Achieve results, on time and at lower cost
Focus on what matters to you
Join one of our free webinars and get 1 month free.Visit our website www.peopleasaservice.co to sign up!
For more information please contact:
www.peopleasaservice.co
+1 (305) 767-1604
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© 2015 ReachLocal, Inc. All Rights Reserved. REACHLOCAL® is a registered trademark. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
TOTAL DIGITALMARKETING SYSTEM Get more leads and turn them into customers.
VISIT US AT BOOTH#
OR AT REACHLOCAL.COM
Is your marketing working?
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(214) 887-4213 ∙ [email protected]
LET US HELP YOUACCOMPLISH YOURBUSINESS GOALS.
SBA Lender Federally insured by NCUA.
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Free MS Windows 2003 Assessment
To Migrate to new Pla�orm by July 14 For rst 20 companies who sign‐up
Come visit STSG in booths # 824 to sign‐up for a
Microso� Windows 2003 server and applica�ons assessment including infrastructure and your network:
1. Assess your current environment today
2. Determine your migra�on plans
3. Resources needed, new equipment, licenses
4. Business objec�ves and needs
5. Alterna�ve Solu�ons to meet business goals
6. One day engagement with detailed report www.STSGInc.com—214‐733‐9693
Dallas SMB Show 5/14/15
Microso� Infrastructure Reseller
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truecloud
Acheiving success in today’s marketplace requires a laser-like focus on core services, customers, competitors and the bottom-line. Unfortunately, non-revenue generating administrative functions can battle for your time, and easily become distractions. It doesn’t have to be that way... TrueHR can help. Through our state-of-the-art “TrueCloud” technology - administrative functions tied to human resources, payroll, employee benefits and workers’ compensation insurance become more systems dependent, and less people dependent so you can spend your time where it matters the most. You tell us where you want to take your business, we’ll design a flexible, efficient, and affordable solution to help get there faster, and with total peace of mind.
HR.
BETTER,FASTER,STRONGER,ANYTIME,ANYWHERE,
truecloud
*tights optional
ANY DEVICE,
14643 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100, Dallas TX 75254 / (214) 984-5005
OWNING A SMALL BUSINESS CAN BE A PERILOUS PROPOSITION.
www.truehr.com
2015 TrueHR / Dallas TX
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Small Office Solutions(S.O.S.)
Small Offices with2-50 UsersOffices with no HelpDesk Support forPC’s & Laptops thatneed maintenance
Designed to supportsmall to medium sizebusinessesPersonal &Customized Help DeskSolutions
Anti-Virus ProtectionBack-up Data & PCMaintenanceMonthly PM Servicew/ Bundled Discounts
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LASER PRINTER SERVICES & SUPPLIESPREMIER BUNBLED SOLUTIONS
Medium-Large OfficesOffices Using LaserPrinters/MFPs andpaying for repairsNo PreventativeMaintenance options
NO CONTRACTS!JUST BUY TONER!Streamline Orders &Services
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We specialize in financing private and public companies with $5 million to $100 million in sales. Since 1998, we have provided lending services and
participated in funding asset-backed loans of $500 thousand to $30 million for growth capital, working capital, assets, acquisitions, and liquidity events.
Generous fees and commissions for referrals
US Capital Partners is a private investment bank that makes direct debt investments, participates in debt facilities, and underwrites debt and equity private placements for small and medium-sized businesses.
Visit us at www.uscapitalpartners.net or call (415) 889-1010 or email us at
[email protected] Securities offered through US Capital Global Securities, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC.California Finance Lender and Broker - License No. 605 4544555 Montgomery Street, Suite 1501, San Francisco, CA 94111.
$500,000FINANCING
$1.5 MILLIONFINANCING
$4.5 MILLIONREFINANCING
$1.25 MILLION REFINANCING
US CAPITAL PARTNERSDebt and Equity for the Lower Middle Market
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Visit us at Booth #912 and Viewpost.com
Stop Waiting for Paper Checks
Receive payment faster by electronic deposit, directly into your bank account—for free.
Know When You’ll Be Paid
See the status of your invoices from delivery to payment, eliminating the need to call for updates.
Access Cash On Demand
Request early payment on approved invoices to better manage cash flow and avoid a lack of liquidity.
Clouds/Sun
Take the busywork out of business.
Clouds/Sun
Clouds/Sun
Copyright © 2015. Viewpost IP Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2533a/0415
Eliminate Data Entry Why change your process when you can enjoy simplicity? Sync data directly into your accounting software—for free.
Now exchange electronic invoices and payments with your trading partners, from anywhere at anytime, with a single connection to the secure Viewpost® network. It’s simply smart business.
Streamline Bill PaymentEliminate paper checks by sending payments electronically for less than the cost of an envelope and stamp.
Go MobileApprove bills and send payments from anywhere at anytime, at the touch of a button.
Unlock DiscountsPut your excess cash to work toward higher ROI. Tell suppliers you’re willing to pay early at a discount.
Stop Waiting for Paper ChecksReceive payment faster by electronic deposit, directly into your bank account—for free.
Know When You’ll Be PaidSee the status of your invoices from delivery to payment, eliminating the need to call for updates.
Access Cash On DemandRequest early payment on approved invoices to better manage cash flow and avoid a lack of liquidity.
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Workhorse 45 opened a new [old] window-front general store on historic Main Street in Littleton, CO. Customers can take a step back in time while
shopping for the dandy goods and services of our clients and brands we love.
Our store also works like a real-time consumer testing ground! It’s a win-win for brands
and potential fans.
BIG IDEAS. NO EGO. ALL GO.
WORKHORSE 45 is a small-but-mighty agency for startups that
need an affordable one-stop solution or brands that are off to a
nice start. W45 works as a close partner to help you manage your
brand effectively or help you dream and develop something new!
Creative, fast, efficient and easy to work with
Available project-by-project or flat-fee retainer
Award-winning, in-house, responsive website development
Investment available through partner Workhorse Capital
BUSINESS IS
A HORSE RACEWIN WITH A THOROUGHBRED BRAND PARTNER
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[email protected] | 888-969-1933 | www.yalber.com
Come see us at booth #206
ALTERNATIVE FINANCING FOR GROWING BUSINESSES
RELIABLE.Yalber’s direct funds can be used for any business purpose. The merchant does not have to prove what the funds are for. Merchants can rely on Yalber to be there to support their business whenever needed.
SIMPLE.Yalber analyzes the recent business perfomance to determine an approval. The approval is based mainly on the business health and not on personal credit history.
FAST.Within 24 hours of applying, Yalber will present an offer. If accepted, Yalber will then request additional closing documents and a signed agreement. Once verified, the funds will be credited to the merchant’s business checking account.
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Find us on
Your
Managed IT Services VoIP Cloud Solutions IT Projects
Dallas Fort WorthTechnology Partner
www.fulcrum.pro
Digium Switchvox Cloud - Hosted VoIP for SMBs Microsoft Office 365 - Hosted Email Migrations for SMBs
Ruckus Wireless - Enterprise WiFi Solutions Xclaim Wireless - Advanced WiFi Solutions for SMBs
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In the workshop room
Join us at 1:15pm
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"Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing"
Rockgate Financial Partners is a wealth management firm that aims to meet the needs of consumers who want independent, objective financial advice. Rockgate provides our associates with unique platforms and continuous support while establishing relationships and building trust.
Your Partner For Success.
At Rockgate Financial financial professionals
approach business with a higher purpose... to
enrich their communi-ties by helping individ-
uals and businesses develop
customized investment, risk management, and
financial strategies
At Rockgate, your personal financial representative will get to know you and recom-mend investing alternatives that are right for you based
on your own objectives.
People Don’t Plan To Fail...They Fail to Plan.
Rockgate Financial Partners is a financial services firm
that aims to meet the needs of consumers who want indepen-dent, objective financial advice.
Rockgate provides our asso-ciates with unique platforms
and continuous support while establishing relationships and
building trust.
Income Insurance
Life insuranceInvestment Products
Rockgate Financial Partners is independent ofSignator Investors, Inc.
5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75244 (972) 774-0700
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INTERNET MARKETINGWe Know
www.thrivenetmarketing.com
Proud to be a Dallas/Fort Worth based marketing agency
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
WordPress Experts
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At Wells Fargo you’ll find all the products and resources you need to move your business forward, along with the support and guidance of a banker from your community.That’s what Wells Fargo Works for Small Business℠ is all about. It’s our commitment to helping small business owners in more ways than ever before. Visit wellsfargoworks.com to:• Learn how Wells Fargo works for you and your business by providing
innovative products, services, and programs that can meet your business needs.
• Explore videos, articles, and other resources covering a wide range of business topics including credit, cash flow management, real estate, and marketing.
Stop by or call and speak to a local banker today.
Deposit products are offered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.
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Empower Yourself
Make $500-$1,000 dollars per day …
Be financially free in 3-5 short years
Today’s
• How investors can make $500-$1,000. per day using $5,000.
• Low-risk strategies for positive returns
• Make money when a market moves up, down or sideways.
• Move from your high fee advisor towards financial independence.
• Break through revenue plateaus - compound money effectively over time and make a significant difference to your financial future.
Workshop: Room 3 Time: 3:15 PM Host: Trading Institute specialize in teaching investors the broad spectrum of financial market in a simplified, easy to learn process for better understanding. Trading institute has been helping novice investors in making educated decisions on their own to create a secondary source of income. Trading institute’s proprietary education has been showcased at prestigious Northwestern University, physician conventions, major financial events around the world, financial firms and has been interviewed by Economic times. Register for courses at www.learnhow2tradestocks.com
JAYNE- “Made over 500% on first trade on bidu.” Dr. Paul-
“Made over 30% on his account in first month of live trading.
Chris - “Trading Institute truly has a well-structured program which can supercharge your .finances.”
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Valid only for new small- to medium-size business customers enrolling in this Reliant Business Power Plus 24 and 36 plans. Electricity service must be scheduled to begin within 60 days. Free gift is available for a limited time only. Limit one per business customer, regardless of the number of locations or meters being enrolled or on the account. Goal Zero is responsible for fulfillment as well as shipping, returns and customer support of the device. Please allow four to six weeks after service starts for Goal Zero product delivery.
Goal Zero, Goal Zero Switch, Sherpa and Venture are trademarks of Goal Zero, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc.
Reliant is a registered service mark of Reliant Energy Retail Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC (PUCT Certificate #10007). © 2015 Reliant Energy Retail Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. 169112
Make the switch today. Call 1.877.860.3772 and mention promo code XI2KAK, or visit reliant.com/onthego to learn more.
Let Reliant power your
business and life
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As one of the largest providers of energy to the Texas business industry, we’ve got experience powering businesses like yours. That’s why we created this Reliant Business Power Plus plan. It comes with a low, fixed energy charge for the length of your term. Plus, get your choice of one of these solar-powered, portable charging packs from Goal Zero®, an NRG company. They make it easy to stay connected on the go.
Goal Zero Switch® 10 USB Multi-Tool Kit A flashlight, fan and phone charger in one, complete with a 7-watt solar panel
Goal Zero Venture™ 30 Solar Recharging Kit A rugged, water-resistant tablet and phone charger, complete with a 7-watt solar panel
Goal Zero Sherpa® 50 Power Pack A power pack ideal for laptops, tablets and phones
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