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Tradeshow Season is just around the corner!

Hello!

September is the month of getting back to business! With the summer coming to an end, its time to plan and prepare for a great finish to the year! September and October are traditionally know as the busiest months for conferences and tradeshows. SOHO will be hosting the 14th Annual SOHO|SME Expo on September 16th in Vancouver followed by October 27 in Toronto and October 29 in Ottawa. Exhibitor opportunities are still available in Vancouver with only 15 spots left. For more information, click here. Attendee registration is now open for SOHO|SME Vancouver – details are below. Toronto and Ottawa registration will open in September.

We look forward to launching new events and opportunities to grow your business over the next few weeks and truly look forward to your participation and attendance at the SOHO|SME Expos.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

SOHO Business Group

In this Issue:

Features

SOHO|SME Expo Vancouver:

Entrepreneur Spotlight with Markus Frind, Founder of Plenty of Fish at the SOHO|SME Expo Vancouver
What every Canadian business needs to know about succeeding on Facebook
Schedule at a Glance

Tradeshow Tips by The Portables:

10 tips for better trade shows

Upcoming Events

SOHO Savings Center

SOHO Events

Sept. 16, 2010 Vancouver, BC
14th Annual SOHOSME Business Conference & Expo
An inspiring one day event featuring exhibits and displays on key business essentials, how-to seminars, keynote presentations, “Celebrate Success” networking reception and much more! Attendee registration opens July 15.

Oct. 27, 2010 Toronto, ON
5th Annual SOHOSME Business Conference & Expo
Featuring Richard Branson!

Oct. 29, 2010 Ottawa, ON
2nd Annual SOHOSME Business Conference & Expo
Featuring Bill Clinton!!

Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Partner Events

September 23: TORONTO, ON
Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders Mastermind Summit | Power Within

Features

Entrepreneur Spotlight with Markus Frind, Founder of Plenty of Fish at the SOHO|SME Expo Vancouver
Attend Entrepreneur Spotlight and learn how Markus built a successful online company from his Vancouver apartment.

Admission is free with online registration. Learn more

What every Canadian business needs to know about succeeding on Facebook
Featured Keynote Lunch at the SOHO|SME Expo Vancouver with Alfredo Tan, Director, Facebook Canada. Learn more

10 tips for better trade shows
Tradeshows are recognized as one of the leading marketing tool for companies interested in targeting customers directly. Read more

Savings Center

Member Case-studies

Christopher Montgomery
Jobtronix
Read full profile

Denise Williams
The Small Business Accountants
Read full profile

Park Happy

PARK’N FLY VANCOUVER VALET AIRPORT PARKING, is pleased to offer you the following:

A SOHO rate of $14.36* per day (Plus Applicable Taxes)
24 hour shuttle service
Valet parking in our fully secure and fenced compounds
AEROPLAN MILES awarded per stay
Vehicle maintenance services available
On your first visit, as a membership benefit: TWO COMPLIMENTARY DAYS OF PARKING

For more info visit us at www.parknfly.ca

SOHO | SME Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, September 16, 2010 \| Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver BC
7:00am	On-site Conference Registration
8:15am – 9:30am	Roundtable Networking Breakfast Make new contacts, build relationships, generate leads and referrals.	Paid Program View Details Register Now!
9:45am – 4:30pm	Main Conference & Tradeshow Access to exhibits and displays, feature stage keynotes, how-to seminars, and more. Entrepreneur / CEO Spotlight: Special Q&A session with: Markus Frind, Founder Plenty of Fish Ken Sim & John Dehart, Nurse Next Door Featured Seminar: Planning for Success – A Business Plan That Works Keynote Presentations: Marketing and Mastery How to Do Business with the Federal Government How to market your business in the changing world of media and more!	Free with Online Registration View Details Register Now!
12noon – 1:30pm	Lunch Keynote Program “What Every Canadian Business Needs to Know About Succeeding on Facebook”	Paid Program View Details Register Now!
4:30pm – 6:30pm	Networking Reception Connect with business professionals, executives and entrepreneurs. Complimentary appies, one complimentary drink, great draw prizes.	Paid Program (members free) View Details Register Now!