Newsletter | October 17, 2017

Small Business Trends Newsletter
Dreamforce 17 Will Feature Keynotes on Growth, Small Business Breakouts, Big Names

We’re less than a month out from Dreamforce 2017 and if you’re attending the marquee Salesforce event, prepare for an event featuring big names, keynotes on business growth and break out events focused specifically on small business.

Headlining the keynote roster are former First Lady Michelle Obama, actor and noted investor Ashton Kutcher, the CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA Sylvia Acevedo and former First Daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush.

Dreamforce 2017 will be held in San Francisco from November 6 to 9. This year, more than 175,000 people are expected to attend the event. And if you think that’s a lot, wait until you see what’s in store.

FACEBOOK LIVE Event: "One BIG Secret to Local Marketing - with Rev Ciancio of Yext"
Oct 18 - Online, Facebook.com/smallbusinesstrends/
Join us on October 18th from 1 - 1:30 PM EST as we put Rev Ciancio of Yext on the “hot seat” for insights in local listings and marketing for local businesses. Rev is plain spoken and a former business owner himself, and is full of practical pointers and advice. Get to know Rev by joining us for this fast-paced, relaxed and informative live session - bring your questions!
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Rule Breaker Awards Ceremony
Oct 24 - Scottsdale, AZ
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.
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Spotlight: The Lost Cajun Brings Unique Food, Atmosphere to a New Location
Discover how becoming a franchise helped The Lost Cajun restaurant expand into new markets and grow their business successfully.

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10 Inspirational Business Biographies to Spark Your Inner Entrepreneur
If you are ever in need of some entrepreneurial inspiration, take a peek at one (or more) of the inspirational business biographies on this list. Read More

Check out more books!
2017 - Finance Edition
72% of all small business loan applications are denied. The good news is that there plenty of things you can do to improve your chances that your bank approves your request. We cover those things and more in our new Finance edition of Small Business Trends magazine. Get your free copy!

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