Connecting the dots within the Main Street District Businesses deals with the issue that many Main Street district managers and volunteers face on a daily basis; how do you get the buisnesses to participate? Tom will show that while media events are important, they have to compliment what is going on in the district instead of being the focal point.

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Keynotes:
Small Businesses don't die, they just commit suicide!
What to do if '08 isn't looking great!
Characteristics of a Successful Business!
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Business Strategies...'Retha-Style!
Little things to do to make '09 turn out fine!

Marketing Skills Track:
The Internet is for the dough, not just for the show!
Power Promoting Ideas!
Power Promoting Ideas 2!
How to put "Sizzle" on your Sales Floor!
Turning a Sales Flyer into a Sales Happening!
If the Internet works for Amazon, why won't it work for me?

Financial Management Skills Track:
Basic Financials 101
Black Ink: Cashflow Management Secrets Your Accountant Never Shared!
Creating positive cashflow with an "Open to Buy"!
The 9 Piece Tool Box for Your Business!
Three Steps to Increasing Your Profit Margin
Can you get more from the investment you have in your business?
So, that's where the money goes!
Your Assets - Are they working for you or just sitting there?

Business Strategy Skills Track:
Characteristics of a Successful Business!
Making the most of a Trade show
Pricing Strategies for Profits+Plus!
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Business Strategies...'Retha Style!
Small Businesses don't die, they just commit suicide!
What it takes to be a 5 star business!
Your Customer doesn't live here Anymore!
When your management style isn't working and your
employees aren't either; It's time for a change
What to do if '08 isn't looking great!
You've got to be NUTS to work in this business; How Southwest Airlines does it
The 7 Human Traits - How to sell to them
Little things to make '09 turn out fine!

Staff Education Track:
Getting Extraordinary Results from Ordinary People!
Masters of Legendary Service
Team Up for Success!
The Magic 8's of Selling

Sales Skill Track:
Advanced Professional Selling Skills
It's not about YOU!
Relationship Selling Skills are a big deal!
So, You want to be a Master Salesperson!

Vendors Track:
Cultivating Accounts that must have You!
Why Flypaper Works! Attracting Buyers to Your Trade show Exhibit!

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