Editor-in-Chief - Small Business Expo | March 28, 2024
This year's Washington, D.C. Small Business Expo is packed with great speakers, sessions about a variety of topics, and networking opportunities galore!
Small Business Expo Washington, D.C. is offering a variety of sessions on topics relevant to every small business, including marketing, cybersecurity, finances, sales, technology, and more. (Check out the full agenda for the Washington, D.C. Small Business Expo.)
Attendees can choose to get information about the Corporate Transparency Act and its new requirements, learn more about using AI to grow their business, get tips about guarding against cyber threats, or delve into building a presence on Amazon. There are also sessions filled with tips about automating lead generation, customer advocacy, and small business tax situations.
👉Take a look at the full speaker lineup for Washington, D.C.!
Attendees can look forward to Keynote Speaker and Brand Strategist Nicole Denise's session "Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint to Sustainable Success." As the session summary suggests, attendees should have high expectations for this experience:
"This session is designed to help entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. This will guide you through the process of creating a Business, Branding, & Well-Being plan that will help you launch & grow. You’ll develop a greater understanding of your business, what you want to achieve, and how to get there. You’ll also create a roadmap for success that you can refer back to again and again.
All entrepreneurs run into the same fundamental problems. Getting stuck after having an idea, running at a loss, losing clients…The good news? This Trifecta is a 100% practical guide to branding, launching and profiting.
This will help you get started with your ideas, shorten the times it takes to see results by avoiding business pitfalls and keep cash flowing."
Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success at marketing giant Constant Contact is ready to offer dynamic tips at the Keynote Session, "Building a Foundation for Online Marketing Success." Dave's session is focused on offering tips for attracting, engaging, and nurturing a business' customer base. Attendees at his session should be ready to learn about these discussion points:
"Review: Make sure you’re focused on the right tools and unearth the golden nuggets from your past marketing strategies, understanding what works and what needs to be tweaked. Learn how to dissect your efforts and leverage this knowledge to fortify your future campaigns.
Plan: Dive into the world of realistic, attainable goal setting. Understand how to chart your course for future growth, considering industry trends, customer insights, and your business objectives.
Execute: Uncover actionable steps to elevate your productivity and achieve measurable results. Realize your goals by learning how to implement your strategies efficiently and effectively."
Attendees can also expect a fast-paced, enjoyable experience at Small Business Washington, D.C.'s Speed Networking experience (sponsored by Thryv). (Navigate through this unique event with these tips for the best speed networking experience.) Though only 45 minutes, this session promises to be filled with opportunities for meaningful connections and valuable discussions.
👉See all networking opportunities at Small Business Expo Washington, D.C.!
In addition to speed networking, the agenda also includes plenty of industry-focused networking sessions for small business professionals throughout the day. These specialized sessions are a great opportunity for professionals to expand their network, meet new potential industry partners and gather and interact with others who understand the ins and outs of their profession. (Attendees can use these networking tips to break the ice and hone their networking skills.)
Read more about our Get Dotted® Program, and how it helps attendees network.
As always, Small Business Expo Washington, D.C.'s tradeshow is the place to be for professionals looking for new products, innovative services, and relationships.
There is so much to look forward to at Small Business Expo Washington, D.C.! To make the most of every minute of the Small Business Expo experience, attendees should take time to prepare by:
downloading the Small Business Expo Event App (available on Google Play and the Apple Store!)
reviewing the Exhibitor List and Floor Plan
choosing the workshops and keynotes to attend
getting together items needed for a successful experience (i.e. business cards, tablet, tote bag, etc.)
brushing up on their networking skills (including maximizing speed networking session time and what not to do while networking!)
being open to a new and inspirational experience!
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