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Your business may be a reflection of your passion and drive, but bringing in a profit is a big part of being an owner.
Another big part is making sales. You may not think business events can help you in this. But business events are a great place to network. Participation can get you potential clients and that can mean sales.
The tips and information you gain along the way can also go a long way to growing your business.
To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.
Featured Events, Contests and Awards
Content Inc. Summit
September 11, 2015, Cleveland, Ohio
Are you an entrepreneur looking to get more out of your marketing or to drive innovation in your industry? Then you’ll want to check out the Content Inc. Summit, a one-of-a-kind, day-long workshop happening in Cleveland on Friday, September 11, 2015 following Content Marketing World 2015. Exclusive Small Business Trends $195 member discount available to the Content Inc. Summit.
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New York Scope Week
September 22, 2015, New York, New York
Instantly expose your brand to millions of livestream viewers. This September, the most influential Periscope.TV broadcasters meet in one location to share insights on livestreaming, connecting on social media, metrics, branding and more.
Adobe Max
October 3, 2015, Los Angeles, California
MAX provides strictly unplugged, old-school inspiration with a mix of people from creative leaders, designers, broadcast and video pros, tech and business strategists, photographers, and more. This shared energy and passion sparks new ideas, drives new partnerships, and breaks new ground every year. MAX attracts inspirational and iconic speakers that share their personal stories. GRAMMY-award winning band Kings of Leon will be there and you can connect with 5,000 other creatives at daily social events.
Dreamforce
October 13, 2015, San Francisco, California
Whether you’re a company of five or a Fortune 500, you’ll learn a lot of innovative ways to improve your business at Dreamforce. With over 1,400 sessions and thousands of live solutions from the world’s largest cloud ecosystem, Dreamforce has tailored content specific to your business size and type, for any role in your company.
Global Small Business Forum
October 23, 2015, Chicago, Illinois
The Global Small Business Forum 2015 held in Chicago will help entrepreneurs and small business owners export successfully and network with their peers. It will answer such questions as: What’s the best way to ship goods? How will I get paid? Do I need a license? Should I sell direct or indirect? Does my business have what it takes to sell in China?
Bizapalooza
October 28, 2015, Online
Bizapalooza is an online event that begins on October 28, 2015, and brings together the “rock stars” of small business success, entrepreneurial expertise and marketing wisdom, sharing their sought-after insights during this virtual festival — 3 days of Peace, Planning and Profits. Discover the best business building techniques from the world’s leading experts. You’ll rub shoulders with the biggest names and brands in small business marketing, soak up countless tips and new strategies and enjoy extensive networking opportunities all from the comfort of your home, office or local coffee shop. This is a unique opportunity for you to connect face-to-face with the top small business experts while networking with like-minded peers from around the globe.
World Business Forum New York 2015
November 12, 2015, New York, New York
In 2015 the World Business Forum will present two days of powerful stories; of individuals who face shocks – both personal and organizational – and who use those shocks to achieve the extraordinary. Speakers include Sir Richard Branson, Jim Collins, a former faculty member at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Walter Isaacson, once the 14th editor of TIME magazine in 1996 and named Chairman and CEO of CNN in 2001, Adam Grant, author of the New York Times bestseller Give and Take and Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Leadership and Learning and Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD.
More Events
- Affiliate Summit East
August 2, 2015, New York, New York - LACE 101 LOOK & LEARN SEMINAR
August 2, 2015, Gambrills, Maryland - The First Step of Starting a Small Business
August 4, 2015, State College, Pennsylvania - The Economist Events Chinas Brightening Trade Landscape
August 4, 2015, Online - PropertyShark’s Annual Networking Event in San Francisco
August 4, 2015, San Francisco, California - Turning Emotions Into Powerful Leadership Tools: eProgram (3 Sessions)
August 5, 2015, Online - Summer School! Fine tune your marketing to get ready for Fall!
August 6, 2015, New Brunswick, New Jersey - LOCAL REAL ESTATE INVESTING
August 6, 2015, New York, New York - An Event Apart 5
August 10, 2015, Washington, D.C. - MWMM – Mobile Wallet Marketing Masterclass
August 10, 2015, Online - Delivering Excellence, Expanding Opportunities and Building Capacity to Grow Your Business
August 10, 2015, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Ross Cox Mini Planning Day – 11th August
August 11, 2015, Online - Get Motivated! Seattle
August 11, 2015, Everett, Washington - B2B eCommerce with Dynamics GP Integration Powered by AP Logic
August 11, 2015, Online - Delivering Excellence, Expanding Opportunities and Building Capacity to Grow Your Business
August 11, 2015, Chicago, Illinois - Get Motivated! Seattle
August 11, 2015, Everett, Washington - Coin Congress San Francisco
August 12, 2015, Online - Complmentary Sales Training Workshop in Central New Jersey
August 12, 2015, Edison, New Jersey - Social Media Tyler 2015
August 13, 2015, Tyler, Texas - Leveraging Social Media Effectively
August 13, 2015, Online
More Contests
- CWE’s 2015 Women-Owned Business Challenge (a New England Pitch Competition)
August 14, 2015, Online - NASE Growth Grant Awards
December 10, 2015, Online
This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends and SmallBizTechnology.
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Aira Bongco
The Periscope sounds exciting. It is the perfect time to get your brand out there especially if you’re just starting out. However, you have to think of something that will get their attention out of the crowd.