As the ASCII group continues their roadshows across the US in 2013 (8 shows for the year, plus pre-day training) they are putting more of an emphasis on training for their event guests.
Jean Alexander, ASCII VP of business development says “our members have been requesting more quality educational sessions to better prepare them for the marketplace. And we have been delivering them.”
For 2013, the ASCII Success Summits now include the following sessions:
Social Media as a Revenue Stream
Presented by Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group
Description: In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary. Teach your customers how to enhance their communications and add it as one of your services.
Staying Relevant – Ensuring Your Expertise Matters
Presented by Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group
Description: Obtaining mindshare and influencing potential future sales is a daunting task. The old saying the ‘squeaky wheel gets the oil’ applies more today than ever before. The average business owner is subjected to 650+ messages a day and these figures are increasing. Understand how to solidify your role as the IT expert by increasing your voice in the market with this special training session. Learn how to increase your visibility by leveraging marketing tools geared to help you stay relevant with your customers and potential clients.
Finding Hidden Sales with Partners
Presented by Jean Alexander, Vice President Business Development, The ASCII Group
Description: The ASCII Group Partner Program is the first step towards new partnerships and greater success for your business!
The ASCII Group Partner Program is designed with these goals in mind:
– Build new vendor partnerships
– Uncover who to work with and how to work together
– Discover how to leverage these companies to create new revenue streams and deliver value-added, high-demand services
– Increased profits with the knowledge of vendor programs and solutions
– Discount and special programs designed just for ASCII members
Win Your Local Markets with Events in Your Backyard
Presented by Jessica Schroder, Marketing/Event Manager, The ASCII Group
Description: Events are a proven way to generate business and branding for your company. Building an event goes beyond logistics but understanding marketing and repeatable success. Jessica will help you determine the best approach and strategy in producing your own events and help you become more ingrained within your community.
Each ASCII event includes a full day of educational sessions plus networking opportunities for members and a sponsor showcase area. Learn more about ASCII at www.ascii.com
