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SOHO continues this week with our May theme, connecting you with valuable information, tips and tricks on online marketing for small business. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn and grow with additional articles on PR and Sales.

Stay tuned for more exciting content coming this month, and if you are in the Calgary area pre-registration is now open for the Annual SOHOSME Business Conference and Expo on June 2nd at the Westin Calgary. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are still available but selling fast, so make sure you inquire today if you’re interested in participating. We look forward to seeing our Calgary members and subscribers there!

In this issue:

Can Your Customers Find You? Going Local with Pay-Per-Click Advertising
When to Send a Press Release
How to Determine How Many Salespeople you Need for Your Sales Team
Member Spotlights
Exhibit at the SOHOSME in Calgary – June 2, 2010
Upcoming Marketing & Mastery Events in Calgary and Vancouver

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Can Your Customers Find You? Going Local with Pay-Per-Click Advertising

The internet is a fantastic thing, with one area in particular that presents a tremendous opportunity for businesses – the search engines. Whether it be Google, Yahoo or Bing, millions of people use search engines to find information and many of those people are looking to buy the product or service that you offer.
Read more| Source: Search Engine People

When to Send a Press Release

Now that the Olympics Buzz Has Died Down, Get Your PR Machine Running Again With This News Release Builder.
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How to Determine How Many Salespeople you Need for Your Sales Team

Few organizations take the time to examine their needs in-depth before hiring a new salesperson or replacing a departing representative. Often, hiring boils down to finding a warm body to fill the vacancy and take the pressure off the remaining sales personnel.
Read more| Source: CPSA

Member's Spotlight and Special Offer!

Darren Morrison Gloria Rubaine
Second Review Business Analysts
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Second Review Business Analysts Special Offer
Freight Matters Canada, A unique logistics training and resource guide for the a new importer, exporter, SME, entrepreneur, supply chain student and/or in house trainer. Best practices in the logistics industry, air and ocean freight rate structures, incoterms, how to set up an export and import , the criteria for choosing a customs broker or forwarder are just some of the areas that supply immediate value. A complete index is available at our website.

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John Watson
Accrue Performance Marketing Inc.
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Accrue Performance Marketing Special Offer
Taking The Direct Route To Profitable Growth? For many entrepreneurs the path to profit is twisty because hope is their strategy. If you're investing in advertising, social media, or website, WAIT! When in new territory, a map and travel guide can make the trip worthwhile. Being Profitable: The Earnings Growth Program is a direction-setting how-to guide for entrepreneurs. Inquire Now and Save 15% until June 15th.

SOHO's Benefit Partners

SOHOSME Business Conference & Expo

Calgary | June 2, 2010

In today’s changing business & economic climate, there is no better time than now to maximize opportunities to grow your customer base, grow your revenues and improve your bottom line. The 2010 SOHOSME Business Conference & Expo focuses on getting what you want so that you can plan your roadmap, execute your strategy and enjoy your success.

Click here to be an exhibitor!

Training Business Pro Upcoming Events

May11 & 12
Marketing & Mastery, Calgary
Learn to Build Your Own System for Collecting Customer Data - The Money's in the List!

May14 & 15
Marketing & Mastery, Vancouver

For more events, check Events Calendar