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The Mirror Test: Is Your Business Staying Relevant?
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When was the last time you did a mirror test to make sure your business was still alive and breathing?
Breaking Good: Growing Your Business in 2014
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This hard-hitting session addresses not only your biggest concerns in the new year but also the opportunities you don't want to miss.
Breakfast of Champions
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The story of the music products industry is one of breakthroughs and innovation. So what are the breakthroughs of today?
Three Promotions That Changed My Business
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These aren't just any promotions. These are Brian Reardon's three best, and last year, they helped him successfully grow his business, Monster Music.
How I Built an Award-Winning Lesson Program
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Susan Pascale, business owner, professional musician and entrepreneur, wants to change the way you think about your music retail business.
Take Your Store's Financial Pulse
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Do you ever feel as if you’re making business decisions that just don’t feel right?
New Ways to Expand Your Lesson Program
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You’ve taken everyone’s advice and updated your music lesson program. Now what?
How to Create the Perfect Inventory
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With so many brands, SKUs and options, how do you decide what to stock? And once you decide, how do you know how many products to stock?
Take the Headache Out of Hiring
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Hiring new employees can be a big headache. The stakes are high, and the need is often immediate.
Google AdWords: The Best Marketing Decision I Ever Made
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There are customers in your area looking for the products and services you offer. How do you help these customers find you?
5 Technologies That Will Change Your Business
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This fast-paced session will supply you with critical insights to shape your future marketing efforts—and show you ways to reduce costs while increasing...
Create a Strong Cash Flow Cycle
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If the recession taught us anything, it’s that cash is still king. So how’s your cash flow?
What Do I Do About My Website?
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You want to improve your store’s website but don’t know where to start. Do you go the e-commerce route or use your site simply as a local calling card?
Turn Your Rental Customers Into Your Top Customers
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Every year, a surge of new customers tumble right into our laps during the back-to-school rental season.
Simple Ways to Get Found on Google
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Is your store coming up high enough on Google? Is it not coming up at all?
What's Your Music Store Worth?
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Are you interested in buying or selling a music retail business? First, you need to learn how to value it.
Make or Break Your Lesson Sign-ups
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Your website might rank at the top of Google, but what do new lesson inquiries do after they find you? They call your store.
2014 Best Tools for Schools Awards
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Editors and guests of Timeless Communications; publishers of MMR, School Band & Orchestra, PLSN; and more, host the announcement of winning products in the...
Practice Personalities for Adults
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Are you getting the most out of your practice time as a musician? Did you know that your personality can affect the way you practice?
Attract New Customers With Mobile Marketing
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Imagine a potential customer driving through your neighborhood and automatically getting a text that says, “Want to learn how to play a musical instrument? XYZ...
5 Product Trends for 2014
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The ability to identify product trends can be a defining factor in a music store’s success.
What Do I Do About My Social Media?
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Social media’s a moving target. Are you having trouble keeping up? Do you need a more consistent strategy than just a few random Facebook posts?
10 Merchandising Tips to Increase Sales
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Customers have less and less time for shopping. Many even consider it a stressful chore.
Your Roadmap to a Successful Lesson Program
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John Kolbrich, owner of three successful music school and retail locations in Orlando, Fla., looks at ways to turbocharge your lesson program and retail...
Best Social Media Examples From Music Retailers
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Looking for a great Facebook or YouTube idea that works? A Twitter strategy? Want to learn about new and emerging social media?
Top 10 Cost-Cutting Strategies for 2014
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Join industry veteran Greg Billings for a hard-nosed look at the best strategies to cut costs without hurting income and adding more income to the bottom line...
How to Host the Ultimate Rock Camp
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Keep the excitement of Rock Camp going year-round!
What Works for Me: The Best Ideas From Master Retailers
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Do you want to learn how to increase store traffic? Improve your hiring and retention of employees?
Go Mobile: Take Your Website on the Road
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In the United States alone, more than 50 percent of all adults own smartphones. Are you missing this massive opportunity to reach and sell to them?