The Associated Builders and Contrators, Inc Delaware chapter is having their annual trade show tonight, March 4th, at the Clarion Belle Hotel in New Castle. The trade show features exhibitors from many different industries and will draw more than 500 visitors. The special event, which started at 4:30 PM with a networking opportunity and cocktail hour, is free with your advance ticket. The event also features hors d’oeuvre stations, special announcements from individual booths, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.
Make sure you stop by the Host Merchant Services booth and say hello to Kenny and Warren who are giving out HMS goodies. There is a special drawing exclusively at the HMS booth where we will be raffling off a gift certificate to Caffe Gelato which is located on Main Street in Newark. Just in case you haven’t have the privilege of meeting Kenny and Warren, there is a picture below of them their booth setup to talk to you about any of your credit card processing needs. We hope every one that attends tonight’s event has a safe and enjoyable evening!
When observing large, Fortune 500 companies from the outside, small and medium size business owners often wonder what it is that makes them so successful. There are several factors that comprise the answer to this question, and one must be careful not to get overwhelmed or discouraged by its complexity. The remainder of this article will focus on one crucial aspect that can start these small businesses on the path to the prosperity that they seek.
Merchant Services Conference
In this day and age, information is key to the success of businesses of every size. This is why business owners looking to get the competitive edge over their rivals may want to consider attending what is referred to as a merchant services conference. The information that can be gleaned at one of these conferences may prove to be invaluable to the business owner as well as any employees that may attend. Following are some of the opportunities that are typically available during one of theses conferences.
Networking
Networking plays a major role in the success of a business. These conferences provide companies with an opportunity to network with some of the best business minds from all different types of industries. Forming these new and lasting relationships could prove to be extremely beneficial for the future growth of a business that is trying to expand.
Previewing the Latest Technology
With the world moving so quickly in this age of technology, it is important that businesses keep updated on the latest advances. Finding out about technologies that could enhance the efficiency and productivity of a business is never a bad discovery. In the ever-changing world of technology, it can be difficult to stay current. Attending one of these conferences is a great way for business owners to discover new technology that could completely change the way their business operates. This is such a convenient means of gleaning information for business owners, since all the information is compiled for them.
Upcoming Events
One major annual event in the credit card processing industry is the ETA Annual Meeting and Expo. This year the event will roll in to New Orleans April 30 through May 2 and promises to be even bigger this year with nearly 200 exhibitors and over 3000 industry executives. The show highlights new trends in the industry and some of the top executives in the business.
Marketing Ideas
With the market being so competitive in every industry these days, business owners could benefit from newer and more engaging marketing ideas. This topic typically comprises a large portion of the conference. Learning how these cutting edge marketing ideas can impact their market and close sales can definitely maximize the bottom line of any business trying to expand. It is also worth mentioning that these ideas are usually coming directly from the pros of marketing.
In conclusion if a business owner is looking to reach for new heights and expand the maximum potential of their business, they should consider attending a merchant services conference. Whether it is a B2B or B2C business, it would be a wise decision to take advantage of the wealth of information that these conferences can provide.
