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Buying a franchise offers a great option for those looking for a proven and straightforward way to break into the world of business ownership.
For those looking to explore the possibilities of franchise ownership in northern California, an upcoming event can present you with all the necessary information and connections you need to get started. The Northern CA Franchise Business Expo is scheduled for September 26 in Palo Alto.
There, you can meet face to face with select franchisors who are expanding in the San Francisco Bay Area, along with other specialists who can help you get the resources you need to succeed.
You can learn more about this event and others in the Featured Events section and the full events list below.
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
Northern CA Franchise Business Expo
September 26, 2017, Palo Alto, Calif.
Exclusive opportunity to meet face to face with select franchisors expanding in the San Francisco Bay Area, funding specialist, gov’t agencies, and other resources to help you embark in your entrepreneurial journey! Sponsored by Silicon Valley SCORE.
Influencer Marketing Days
September 25, 2017, New York, N.Y.
IMD is the must-attend event both for marketers responsible for their company’s influencer marketing campaigns, and for influencers looking to optimize monetization of their clout. #InfluencerDays
Discount Code
SBT15 (Save 15% on conference passes with code SBT15.)
ONTRApalooza
October 04, 2017, Santa Barbara, Calif.
ONTRApalooza is a three-day conference for entrepreneurs, marketers and business leaders packed to the brim with hands-on workshops, in-depth software sessions, and inspiring keynotes from leading experts. Join in on Oct. 4 – 6, 2017 to learn the strategies that are getting results now. Leave prepared to make a bigger impact.
Rule Breaker Awards Ceremony
October 24, 2017, Scottsdale, Ariz.
On October 24, 2017 at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Rule Breaker Awards will honor and celebrate those entrepreneurs who have succeeded by doing it their way in a ceremony featuring the Rule Breaker of the Year and Rule Breaker Award winners.
NextCon
October 23, 2017, Scottsdale, Ariz.
At NextCon, you’ll gain:
– Proven techniques to garner higher customer satisfaction.
– Insider strategies from leading experts to help you provide amazing customer service.
– Methods of engaging your employees to better deliver on your customer experience.
– Hands-on training with Nextiva’s technology and products so you can take advantage of tools you already have, or learn about new ones.
Sales World 2017
November 08, 2017, Online
Sales World 2017 takes place November 8th to 9th, 2017, Online; Live and On Demand. It is the largest Sales Industry Event in the World and will be attended by over 10,000 Sales Professionals. It’s the one sales event you can’t afford to miss!
DIGIMARCON WORLD 2017 – Digital Marketing Conference
November 14, 2017, Online
DIGIMARCON WORLD 2017 Digital Marketing Conference takes place November 14th to 16th, 2017. Whether your goal is to reinforce customer loyalty, improve lead generation, increase sales, or drive stronger consumer engagement, DIGIMARCON WORLD 2017’s agenda will help attendees enhance their marketing efforts. Sessions will focus on building traffic, expanding brand awareness, improving customer service and gaining insight into today’s latest digital tools.
More Events
- How To Raise Money For Your Business
September 19, 2017, Online - Business Networking for Professional Success
September 19, 2017, New York City, N.Y. - ChallengeHER Event for Women Business Owners in Cincinnati
September 19, 2017, Cincinnati, Ohio - Business & Entrepreneur Networking Mixer
September 19, 2017, Online - San Francisco AI & VR Panel/Mixer – Google Developers Launchpad 9/19
September 19, 2017, San Francisco, Calif. - ComTech Forum: Getting More from Less with Microservices
September 19, 2017, Santa Clara, Calif. - Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar | Sept. 19
September 19, 2017, Doral, Fla. - 4th Annual Digital Customer Experience Strategies Summit
September 19, 2017, Chicago, Ill. - MAILING 101: A Crash Course on How to Do a Bulk Mailing
September 20, 2017, Online - How to Leverage Technology to Improve your Health and Business
September 20, 2017, Miami, Fla. - Doral Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon at Dragonfly
September 20, 2017, Doral, Fla. - Product Launch Virtual Summit
September 20, 2017, Online - How to Ensure your Business is set for Growth September 20th
September 20, 2017, DORAL, Fla. - DIGIMARCON ASIA PACIFIC 2017 – Digital Marketing Conference
September 20, 2017, Online - TECHSPO Singapore 2017
September 20, 2017, Online - How Product Leaders are Reinventing Media
September 21, 2017, Online - LinkedIn – Building Your Brand and Reputation for Business
September 21, 2017, Mountain View, Calif. - Write a Winning Business Proposal
September 21, 2017, Toronto, Canada - Business Lunch & Learn Networking Event (Elmsford, NY)
September 21, 2017, Elmsford, N.Y. - The Sales Development Conference, San Francisco 2017
September 21, 2017, San Francisco, Calif.
More Contests
- Small Business Expo 2017 – Houston
October 19, 2017, Online - The 16th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
October 30, 2017, Chicago, Ill. - Sustainable Brands’17
November 30, 2017, Multiple Cities
This weekly listing of small business events, contests and awards is provided as a community service by Small Business Trends.
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