(09/20/05) The Cheap Revolution (panel at Villanova)

Skip Shuda of Team and a Dream will be a panelist in this conversation along with Andrea Michalek (Unit of 1 - Moderator), David Newman (Unconsulting), Jennifer Guinan (Sage Strategic Marketing) and Lee Devin (Artful Making).

Health Building, Room 200, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085

Global access to a vast network of talented professionals and stunning advances in Information Technology are changing the way business is done. A growing pool of free information is just a mouse-click away. Fierce competition among service providers is heating up in all but the most specialized niches. Like it or not, The Cheap Revolution is here.

In this panel discussion we examine the questions:

• What are the driving forces behind our changing business world?
• What's different today from 2-3 years ago? 5 years ago? 10 years ago?
• How should we as service providers respond?
• How you can your business best take advantage of The Cheap Revolution?

Join us Tuesday, September 20, 2005 (8:00 - 10:30 am) at Villanova University for this important conversation. The future of your business just might depend on it!

RSVP online by clicking here to pay at the door or you can puchase your ticket through PayPal now.

Full press release at:
http://www.teamandadream.com/thecheaprevolutionrelease.htm

(09/23/05) DSV Venture Presentations

We hope you will join us on September 23 for another exciting DSV venture forum . . .

A slate of entrepreneurial, technology-based companies will make their venture presentations to a group of poential investors, fellow entrepreneurs, and others who are supportive of early-stage businesses. Each presenter is screened through an application process and coached through intensive "scrub sessions". Companies chosen to present at DSV venture forums have proven business models, most are post-revenue, and have well thought-out strategies to rapidly expand their businesses.

Over 25% of DSV presenting companies have received funding!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW . . . Registration details to follow soon . . .

Friday, September 23, 2005
Venture Forum 8:30 - 1:30 p.m.including continental breakfast and buffet lunchLocation:Penn State Great Valley

Cost:
$40


Diamond State Ventures thanks:
Gold Sponsor:Mobius New Media - www.mobiusnm.com

Silver Sponsors:Blank Rome
Bowne of PhiladelphiaKlett Rooney Lieber & SchorlingMorgan, Lewis & Bockius

Supporters:Barron Marketing Communications
Capital Growth
CapitalVenueDCANetDelaware Technical & Community CollegeGates and CompanyKSR Associates
Nagy & Associates CPAs
Rutgers University -- The School of BusinessSales & Marketing Process Management
The People Source Group
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Real Small Business Awards Applications due

http://www.imakenews.com/innovationphiladelphia/e_article000438653.cfm?x=b5njnSB,b2Jdqqv2

(09/28/05) Intern Fair at 30th Street Station

$50 registration if you register by August 31.

http://www.imakenews.com/innovationphiladelphia/e_article000438635.cfm?x=b5njnSB,b2Jdqqv2

(09/28/05) Swing for the Fences: Seed Investing for Entrepreneurs

NASVF conference with $395 registration fee.

http://www.imakenews.com/innovationphiladelphia/e_article000438457.cfm?x=b5njnSB,b2Jdqqv2

(09/13/05) Marketing for Entrepreneurs

“Effective Marketing Methods and Techniques
to Drive Sales and Bring in New Customers”

Tuesday, September 13th • 5:30–8:00 PM
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
7th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia PA

You have seen a great opportunity, prepared your new product or service, and are about to get started. What is the best way to identify and reach your soon-to-be customers? At the Entrepreneur’s Forum kickoff event of the year, our expert panel will discuss how to effectively market your new company.

Key Subjects:

q The importance of developing a marketing strategy
q How to write a winning marketing plan
q Proven strategies to identify your target market
q The best way to develop a lead generation program
q Marketing channels ― advertising, direct mail, internet, email, telemarketing, business/trade associations, trade shows ― and how to utilize them effectively
q How to build customer loyalty through customer service

The essence of marketing is to understand your customers' needs and wants and develop a plan to meet them. The most effective way to expand your company is to focus on organic growth. But, if you are like the majority of entrepreneurs, your marketing budget is limited. To succeed you must use marketing techniques that give you the biggest bang for your buck.

Please join us on September 13th to discuss how best to market your business without breaking the bank with our panel of experts.



For more information, please visit the following page and download the PDF describing this event. Pre-registration is required!

http://www.efgp.org/monthly_events.php


Upcoming events not to be missed:

October 27, 2005 – The 2005 Philadelphia 100 Awards.
November 8, 2005 – The Entrepreneurial Outlook for 2006