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  <description>*Need help identifying new customer markets? 

*Are you taking advantage of local, state and federal programs to expand your business?

*Do you need help managing a small business during the economic downturn?

*Do you need to re-evaluate your business to keep ahead of the change in spending habits of your customers?

If the answer to any or all of these questions is YES, then this is a workshop you won&#8217;t want to miss! 

I invite you to participate in a FREE upcoming entrepreneurial educational seminar for new and existing small business owners to become more efficient and competitive. Small businesses are at the core of our national economy. Two-thirds of the new jobs created nationwide are in companies employing 50 or fewer individuals. In Virginia, small business constitutes 99% of all Virginia businesses. In today&#8217;s challenging economy, it&#8217;s critical that small business owners become more resourceful and seek new markets for their product and/or service. 

The Growing Your Sales Seminar is focused on helping businesses increase sales through state, federal and private sector markets. The Commonwealth of Virginia and local governments purchase nearly $10 billion annually in goods and services and according to the U.S. General Services Administration, the federal government purchases approximately $300 billion annually. As a small business owner, this could offer a lucrative market to increase sales and impact your bottom line. In addition, the seminar will help in understanding how to turn leads into sales within private markets, explore other methods of business growth and credit issues impacting your ability to grow your business. The event is FREE but advanced registration is required!  

Local, state and federal government buyers have been invited to participate and this will provide you with a great opportunity to network and explore opportunities for your business. Please don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to connect to resources and expand your business!
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  <event-end type="datetime">2009-07-29T12:30:00Z</event-end>
  <event-start type="datetime">2009-07-29T08:30:00Z</event-start>
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Fredericksburg, VA 22408</location>
  <name>REGISTRATION CLOSED - Fredericksburg Business Sales Growth Seminar</name>
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  <updated-at type="datetime">2009-07-28T19:14:21Z</updated-at>
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