Take Action for Success - Business Tactics for a Bad Economy September 11, 2008

If your company is feeling any ill effects from this troubled economy and you want to IMMEDIATELY improve your business performance, please join us for an interactive panel and workshop on September 11, 2008 which will bring you the best practical advice from experts in marketing, finance, accounting, operations and corporate revitalization.

Representative Michael Rodrigues is pleased to introduce this outstanding workshop sponsored by The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, the Fall Area Chamber of Commerce, BankFive, the New England Business Journal, The Herald News and WSAR. Representative Rodrigues is glad to provide his small business constituency with information and tactics for these three critical areas:
• The local economy: opportunities and threats;
• Strategies and tactics to: increase revenues, reduce expenses, manage cash flow and employees; and
• Early warning signals and resources for further assistance.

Expert panelists include marketing consultant: Alan Buff of Growth Partners LCC, revitalization specialist: Oscar Lavallee of Lavallee & Associates, operations expert: Glenn Gertridge of Mass MEP, banker: Paul Medeiros – First Vice President of BankFive, accountant Lisa Szargowicz of Rosenfield Raymon Pielech PC and business advisor, Melinda Ailes of MSBDC.

This workshop and panel will be held on September 11 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant, MA, 75 Grand Army Highway, Swansea, MA.. A light breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. with the program from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Workshops are open to all established companies in the area. The cost is $10 per attendee if you are a chamber member or $15 for non chamber members.

Pre-registration is required by September 8. Please call Tammi Jacobsen at 508-673-9783 ext. 104 or register on line under Training & Events at www.msbdc.org/semass.

If you are unable to attend this workshop on September 11, the MSBDC, along with the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce and BankFive, will be holding another one on September 18, 2008 at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford, Call Tammi Jacobsen at MSBDC at 508-673-9783 for further information.

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center – Southeastern Region (MSBDC) provides free, high-quality, in-depth business advising, training and capital access which contribute to the entrepreneurial growth of small business throughout Massachusetts. Our services are delivered through a network of skilled professional staff supported by a federal, state and higher education consortium as well as several partnerships.