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About Utah First Fridays: Utah's fastest growing professional organization dedicated to promoting the entrepreneurial, solopreneurial, small/micro business community. Click About US on the left for more information. No membership or dues, all business professionals welcome.
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Want to display your business? Here's How!
Business Displays – UFF participants are encouraged to promote their business by displaying product, brochures or other collateral materials. All UFF participants are invited to take part. Business services that market to the micro/small business community are also invited to participate – Space is Limited – Displays will be granted on a first come, first serve basis – preference is given to UFF participant businesses.
Table RSVP: Carol Clawson at 957-5284 (801) or
TABLE DETAILS: (fees cover actual cost of table setups) • Full table $30 (includes $5 entry fee) • Half (shared) table $15 (includes $5 entry fee) • All displays must be reserved and approved by Monday, April 28 • Table set up begins at 7:30 am – Tables set up should be completed by 8 AM • Table placement within the room is first come first serve • Pre-Payment is not required but encouraged – full payment will be made the day of the event
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April 4 Tax Man - Jody Stambock, IRS, Small/Micro Business Liason ‘Taxes Without Fear’ - Tax Updates for the Small, Micro and Self Employed Business Professional
April 15 is just around the corner. What a timely presentation. As Senior IRS Liason, Jody Stambock wants to help you save money and stay out of IRS trouble! REALLY! For nearly 20 years, Jody Stamback has worked with the Internal Revenue Service. He will review the latest updates in tax laws specific to the micro business and self employed solopreneurs!. He will touch on how the upcoming Economic Stimulus Payments works and share information on the IRS web site. This May be the most Important presentation you attend this year! Don't miss out!
SPECIAL EVENT - Friday, March 21 - Don't Miss This Opportunity
'Growing Your Business' In Any Economy
Seminar
Mark LeBlanc
For small/micro business owners who want to grow and solo professionals who want to sell more programs, products, and services! You will discover how to:
attract more prospects
build repeat and referral business
develop a system for staying on track
create a laser-like focus
Mark LeBlanc is the author of 'Growing Your Business' and President of the National Speakers Association. His newest book 'Growing Your Business when You Are the Business' is soon to be released. For over 15 years, Mark has been working with and speaking to groups of business owners, and professionals who want to grow and sell more products and services. His seminar contains the wisdom, insights, strategies, and ideas for taking a business or professional practice to a new level of success despite a depressed economy. His strategies are street-smart, real-world, practical, and can be easily understood and accessed. His content is driven by 16 core principles and formulas, of which, each one can have immediate impact and create an unstoppable wave toward success. See Mark in action: LeBlac Video
Social Netword Expert, Author and Entrepreneur, Jason Alba
Gaining Real Business Value From Using LinkedIn
You have heard about LinkedIN..... perhaps even using it. But you probably don't use half of its power or know how to use it to enhance your marketing and/or recruiting campaigns. Jason Alba, acknowledged guru of social networking, uses these network tools as a significant part of his marketing strategy. Lean Jason's must-do's recommendations for social marketing, learning easy-to-implement tips that generate revenue. Jason explores these tools and puts them into perspective with other social media/marketing tools for a comprehensive strategy anyone can implement.
About Speaker: Jason Alba is an entrepreneur, blogger, author , CEO and creator of JibberJobber.com. Author of “I’m on LinkedIn – Now What???” and "I'm on Facebook -- Now What?" he is an acknowledged expert on social networking and it's application in creating value in business and business relationships. Learn more about Jason Alba through his blog: JibberJobber.com/blog
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Feb.1 John Arnold, Author
‘Email Marketing For Dummies’
Email Expert and Western Region Educator for Constant Contact
John Arnold, Author of 'Email Marketing for Dummies' and nationally recognized email marketing expert, will share his five hot tips on creating more successful email promotional campaigns. Learn how to better engage your audience, avoid filters, spam blocks and provide professionally looking email flyers, announcements and marketing materials. Whether you are a business, non-profit, association or sole proprietor, email marketing has become an essential activity. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to listen, learn, meet and mingle!
Grab you business cards! This is your opportunity to make new business connections as members of USDC, West Jordon Chamber, Women in Nature and Spanish Waves will be joining us to network!
Health system reform will be a headline issue this year in Utah's legislative session. Join us as we tackle this serious and complex topic in a forum of open dialog. Natalie Gochnour will share her first hand knowledge regarding proposed solutions, including information about proposed reform bills that will be introduced this legislative session. Your input into this topic is encouraged. Get the inside track on this year’s hottest topic with a direct impact on you and your business!
About the Speaker: Natalie Gochnour is the VP for Policy and Communication at the Salt Lake Chamber. In this role she works with business, political and community leaders to develop and implement policies that will ensure the vitality of Utah’s business community. She was the architect of Downtown Rising, a movement to enhance Utah’s capital city, and recently served as an advisory member on Mayor-Elect Ralph Becker’s transition team. Prior to joining the SL Chamber, Natalie spent two years in Washington, D.C. as Associate Administrator for Public Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and, most recently, as a Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to her work in Washington, Natalie was Governor Leavitt’s Deputy for Policy and Communications and his spokesperson. She also spent sixteen years in the Utah Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, serving at various times as a state economist, State Planning Coordinator, and Deputy Director.
‘Word of Mouth Marketing’ Creating A Buzz for Business
If you saw Guy Kawasaki or heard Seth Godin this year, you will not want to miss this exceptional opporunity. Don't Miss Out!
Mon., Dec. 17 Give Yourself A Special Gift This Season - Just For YOU!
Date: Monday, Dec. 17 Time: 4 – 5:30 PM Where: Miller Free Enterprise Showroom Cost: $10 cash donation at door
Andy Sernovitz is our gift to you this season. Attending is your gift to yourself!
‘I’ve seen Andy speak, he’s fabulous and an awesome complement to the other great speakers this year!’ Jason Alba, CEO, JibberJobber.
‘Small business owners /entrepreneurs must learn how to create a buzz about their business. These are the essential new tools and techniques that are necessary for success today.’ Shahar Boyayan, CEO, BuzzBooster.com
Business success is dependent on finding creative ways to promote product or services. A significant aspect of that is spreading the word through marketing strategies that utilize tools such as blogging, newsletters and social networking. Andy Sernovitz’s expertise is finding new and creative ways to spread the word. He delivers a powerful presentation illustrating the strength of word of mouth marketing which includes tactics and techniques.
'Providing an opportunity for Utah to hear Andy Sernovitz is a special way to demonstrate our regard for this community and to provide a gift of lasting value' -- Pat Vaughn, UFF.
What is this about: Utah First Fridays, and others in Utah’s business community want you to be successful. We are collaborating together to bring you affordable, educational venues such as presentations, networking and workshops, that will propel your knowledge and understand of what it takes to be successful in today’s new economy. Join us!
Grab your business cards and join one of Utah’s fastest growing, grassroots professional networking organization dedicated to sharing knowledge and developing business. A display networking table is provided for your brochures, business cards and flyers. Utah First Fridays is a monthly meeting for business owners and professionals with a micro/small business emphasis.
‘Taxes Without Fear’ - Tax Updates for the Small, Micro and Self Employed Business Professional
Mark LeBlanc 
Jason Alba , Author 
John Arnold, Author
Natalie Gochnour, VP Policy, Salt Lake Chamber 
Andy Sernovitz, Author
