ABC Expanding Horizons: Let Your Business Blossom - Lenox, MA
Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Lenox, MA
Event Details
Don't become a small business statistic!
Of all the new business startups, 1/3 eventually turn a profit, 1/3 break even, and 1/3 never leave a negative earnings scenario. According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Association, only 2/3 of all small business startups survive the first two years and less than half make it to five years.
What does it take to succeed?
Facilitated by ABC's Director of Education, Elise Enloe, MBC, Expanding Horizons will provide you the tools and tips to help your wedding business “blossom.” Addressing business startup and growth issues encountered during the first years of business, seminar attendees will be able to:
- Discuss elements of a business plan
- Differentiate business structures.
- Determine business startup expenses.
- Prepare an advertising budget as part of a business marketing plan.
- Determine how to establish fees.
- Describe contract elements and negotiation skills
Take advantage of this opportunity to plant seeds for success, meet and network with ABC wedding experts, and prepare to “Let Your Business Blossom.”
ABC members now receive 2 educational point towards Education and Professional Development. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
And to make the most of your experience, plan to stay for the Massachusetts State meeting on Sunday evening - details below.
Event: ABC Expanding Horizons: Let Your Business Blossom -...
Date: Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Location:
Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club
55 Lee Road
Lenox, MA 01240
For more information click here: http://abcehlbblenox.eventbrite.com" >ABC Expanding Horizons: Let Your Business Blossom - Lenox, MA
Greetings All,
We're thrilled with the response to this seminar and look forward to meeting each of you next weekend in Lenox, MA.
If you are not staying at the resort, please try to arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 so that you have time to get settled and get a cup of coffee before we start. It will be a totally crammed day, so dress comfortably, bring a sweater, lots of business cards, your smile, and all your questions. We'll start promptly at 9:00 and will do our absolute best to end ontime by 4:00 pm.
If you have any special dietary needs, please e-mail me this week so that the chef can be prepared.
If you haven't registered for the evening state meeting there
Massachusetts State Meeting
Increasing your Bottom Line by Marketing Outside your Cultural Box
Topic: "Increase Your Bottom Line By Marketing Outside Your Cultural Box!" By examining colors, etiquette, body language and traditions of other ethnicities, you'll explore ways to attract clients outside of your cultural box. Lois will tap her extensive background in the wedding planning world to present. She is ABC's Connecticut State Coordinator and Director of Ethnic Diversity. She is also is author of Ethnic and Specialty Guidebook. TO REGISTER: Print out the Reservation Form below. Make check payable to "Association of Bridal Consultants, Mass. Branch." Mail check and registration form to: Beverly Ann Bonner, The Wedding Beautiful, Inc., 835 Neponset St., Norwood, MA 02062. ____Members $25... ____Non-Members $35.... By January 21. Add $10 after this date. Registration fee includes dinnner. Name: ________________________________________ Additional Persons: ______________________________ Business: _____________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________
Directions
1. Take Route 91 North into Massachusetts to the Mass Turnpike exit (Route 90).
2. Take the Mass Turnpike West to Exit 2 (Lee, MA).
3. Turn right off exit ramp onto Route 20 West.
4. Follow Route 20 for 3.5 miles. Cranwell is on Route 20 on the right (look for the mansion on the hill).
From Boston, Eastern Massachusetts and Logan Airport
1. Take the Mass Turnpike West to Exit 2 (Lee, MA).
2. Turn right off exit ramp onto Route 20 West.
3. Follow Route 20 for 3.5 miles. Cranwell is on Route 20 on the right (look for the mansion on the hill).
From Albany, New York and Albany County Airport
1. From the airport, take Route 87 South to I-90 East.
2. Take I-90 East (this will become the Mass Turnpike) to Exit 2 (Lee, MA).
3. Turn right off of exit ramp onto Route 20 West.
4. Follow Route 20 for 3.5 miles. Cranwell is on Route 20 on the right (look for the mansion on the hill).
From Central New Jersey
1. Take the NJ Turnpike North to Exit 11 (Garden State Parkway).
2 Follow the Garden State Parkway North to I-87 North (New York Thruway).
3. Follow I-87 North to I-84 East.
4. Follow I-84 East to the Taconic State Parkway North to its intersection with Route 90 (NY Thruway).
5. Take Route 90 East to Mass Turnpike (Route 90).
6. Take the Mass Turnpike East to Exit 2 (Lee, MA).
7. Turn right off the exit ramp onto Route 20 West.
8. Follow Route 20 for 3.5 miles. Cranwell is on Route 20 on the right (look for the mansion on the hill).
From Providence, Rhode Island
1. Take I-95 to Route 146 North.
2. Follow Route 146 North to the Mass Turnpike I-90 West (10-A).
3. Take the Mass Turnpike West to Exit 2 (Lee, MA).
4. Turn right off of exit ramp onto Route 20 West.
5. Follow Route 20 for 3.5 miles. Cranwell is on Route 20 on the right (look for the mansion on the hill).
The Scenic route from the New York metropolitan area via the Taconic State Parkway
1. Follow the Taconic State Parkway North to the exit for Route 23 East.
2. Follow Route 23 East into Great Barrington, MA to Route 7 North.
3. Follow Route 7 North through Stockbridge.
4. Approximately 6 miles past the Main Street of Stockbridge, turn right at the second traffic light onto Route 20 East. Cranwell is 1/10 of a mile on the left. From New York City
1. Take the Henry Hudson Parkway North to the Saw Mill River Parkway.
2. Follow the Saw Mill River Parkway North to the Taconic State Parkway, at Hawthorne, NY.
3. Follow the Taconic State Parkway North to its intersection with Route 90 (NY Thruway).
4. Take Route 90 East to Mass Turnpike (Route 90).
5. Take the Mass Turnpike East to Exit 2 (Lee, MA).
6. Turn right off of the exit ramp onto Route 20 West.
7. Follow Route 20 for 3.5 miles. Cranwell is on Route 20 on the right (look for the mansion on the hill).
Private Car Services for Airport/Train Station Transfers
- Abbott's Limousine Service - 413-243-1645
- Tobi's Limousine Service - 413-637-1224
Accomodations
Rooms are available at the Cranwell Resort, www.Cranwell.com at the incredible rate of $99 per room per night. While our room block was held until January 1st, the resort will honor our rate as long as rooms are available. Make your room reservation by calling Cranwell's toll-free number 1-800-CRANWELL or 413-637-1364 between 9am and 9pm weekdays and 9am and 5pm weekends and referring to the ASSOCIATION OF BRIDAL CONSULTANTS rate when calling. Reservations may be made via e-mail to reservations@cranwell.com
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations more than 10 days before seminar may be transferred to another ABC seminar or refunded less a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations/no-shows less than 10 days before the seminar cannot be refunded. If paying by check, check must be postmarked by early registration cutoff to be received prior to the seminar. No-shows will be invoiced.
Not comfortable with online payments?
Register and select "Payment by Check" during the checkout process. Checks can be made out to ABC-Education and mailed to:Elise Enloe, MBC, ABC Education Department, 660 Neile Ct., Oviedo, FL 32765.
Additional questions: E-mail ELISEABCFL@aol.com.
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Association of Bridal Consultants
The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,500 members in 26 countries on six continents. The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members. For additional information, visit www.BridalAssn.com or phone 860-355-7000.
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News & Updates
APPROACHING SELLOUT - a few seats added Weds 1/13, but this seminar is likely to be filled in next week.
If you're thinking of attending, don't put off registration.
Elise Enloe
ABC Director of Education
Message from your ABC State Coordinator ...... ....... ...... ...... Beverly Ann Bonner, The Wedding Beautiful
I hope to see you all on January 31! In response to your requests, we've arranged an educational seminar in Mass. This is the first time we've had an ABC Expanding Horizons in the state, so, this is a great chance to save on airfare and attend this local meeting. Members will receive 2 educational points towards Education and Professional Development. And, please also attend the state meeting. (You can attend just one of these meetings if you wish, but since you're already there, why not participate in both?)
Another reason to attend!
ABC's President, David Wood will be joining us! Learn more about the ABC Hotel Division.
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