Monday, June 19, 2006
10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Each session will run for approximately 90 minutes and will be repeated in the afternoon.
Cardholder Data Security and Fraud Prevention
Sponsored by Visa
Cardholder awareness of security issues are at record highs and their concerns could impact spending at your checkout line. Learn how to protect both your business and your customers from card fraud. This presentation by Steve Ruwe will show you how to maintain customer confidence about data security, avoid loss of consumer goodwill, and prevent legal liability to your business.
Technology Tips to Help Your Business Grow
Sponsored by Dell
Frank Muehleman has seen technology management from both sides of the fence: as a former small business manager and now Vice President of Dell’s Home and Small Business Division. Moderating a panel of past and present winners of the Dell/NFIB Small Business Excellence Award, he will give an overview of the positive impact that technology can have on how you serve your customers, and also help you save time and money.
Putting Your Business to Work for You—Three Workshops in One!
Sponsored by AIG – American General Life and Accident Insurance
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Expanding Your Company’s Benefits… Without Increasing Your Costs
Presented by Rick Boling, VP, Worksite Marketing, American General Life and Accident
In recent years, many large employers have implemented Voluntary Benefit Programs as a solution to the escalating costs associated with providing quality employee benefits. The Voluntary Benefits segment of this workshop will demonstrate how small-business owners may leverage the advantages associated with these solutions to expand your company’s benefits, provide greater financial security for your employees and improve employee morale, retention, and productivity. Learn how to accomplish all this without increasing your costs. -
Reducing Current Taxes and Increasing Retirement Income
Presented by Susan Austin, SVP, New Career Support and Small Business Financial and Retirement Solutions, American General Life and Accident
Is the ticking of your retirement clock getting louder and are you prepared? A qualified retirement plan can help your business attract and retain skilled employees and help you, the business owner, save substantially for your own retirement. You have put a lot of time and effort into your business and now it’s time for your business to work for you with a retirement plan designed to meet your unique retirement goals and save taxes at the same time! -
You Can't Succeed Yourself: How to Cut Back, Kick Up and Get Out
Presented by Douglas I. Friedman, Friedman & Downey, P.C.
As an attorney who has built his own law firm over the last thirty years—and as a son whose father's failure to plan led to the liquidation of a second generation retail business—Doug Friedman offers pragmatic and humorous insights on why and how you should consider planning the future ownership of your business. It is said that succession planning really begins the first time you ever think about retirement—or that one day even you might die. This session provides straight-forward answers, without legalese. If you have had these thoughts, don't miss it!
Where Does Your BOP Stop?
Sponsored by AIG Small Business
You think you have all your risks covered with your basic business-owner’s policy—but given today’s litigious society, your BOP stops short. Surprisingly, many businesses are not aware of how their assets are at risk because of inadequate insurance or the legal structure of their company. Learn how your small businesses can fill in the gaps, with AIG Small Business President Vincent Tizzio and Craig Berrington, partner at Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP.
Putting the Brakes on Federal Government Spending
Panel discussion on the current federal budget and spending outlook. What is the Federal government’s financial health? Representatives from the Republican Study Committee, Blue Dog Coalition and the Heritage Foundation will participate in the discussion and answer your questions.
Small Business Regulatory Outlook
Discussion with Tom Sullivan, chief counsel for advocacy at the Small Business Administration, about the current regulatory climate facing small business, steps the administration is taking to reduce the burden, and how the Office of Advocacy works to ensure the federal government and congress consider the impact relations have on small business.
