Joe Starling's Blog: Online Webinar and San Francisco Conference Both Among Coming Business Events

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This week, you don’t even have to leave your office to get great small business expertise and advice. But if you’re looking for a little work/business getaway, a trip to San Francisco could only be a month away.

On March 8, Small Business Trends and Biz2Credit will be hosting an online webinar. In connection with International Women’s Day, the focus of the program will be the outlook for women in small business for the coming year. Experts from Biz2Credit and moderator Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends, will discuss issues important to women in small business.

And if affiliate marketing is part of your small business marketing strategy, then you’re less than a month away from Affiliate Management Days in San Francisco on April 3.

Welcome to our latest curated list of events, contests and awards for small businesses, solo entrepreneurs and growing companies. To see a full list or to submit your own event, contest or award listing, visit the Small Business Events Calendar.

Featured Events, Contests and Awards

Webinar: Women’s Small Business Outlook 2016
March 8, 2016, Online

In connection with International Women’s Day, Biz2Credit, along with Moderator Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends, will host its Women’s Small Business Outlook 2016 webinar on Tuesday, March 8, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (EST). A panel of experts will cover topics of importance to women entrepreneurs. Discussion topics include: The growth of women-owned businesses in 2015 and beyond, the gender gap in small business financing and funding programs designed for female entrepreneurs, how to select the business format (corporation vs. LLC) that best fits your company and more.

2016 Affiliate Management Days Conference
April 3, 2016, San Francisco, Calif.

Affiliate Management Days San Francisco 2016 is the “must attend” event for marketing managers and everyone responsible for their company’s affiliate marketing strategy, management and operations. Whether you have an existing affiliate program or you are creating a new initiative, AM Days offers you the most valuable insight into how other online retailers are successfully implementing and managing their affiliate programs. Use this 15% off discount code “SBTAMD15” to receive a discount on your registration!

Small Business Market Expo
May 21, 2016, Atlanta, Ga.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, business coaches, and franchises.
#SBMExpo
Discount Code
VIP (25% off)

DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award
June 14, 2016, Washington, D.C.

The DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, celebrates the success of small business and honors its contributions to America’s economic growth. The Small Business of the Year, 7 regional finalists, and 100 Blue Ribbon winners will be honored on June 14 during America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. There are two ways to participate: 1. Nominate a local small business that’s making a big impact in its community. 2. Apply directly if you are a small business that’s committed to your community, employees, and customers.