Ten years ago, Chris Burdge founded a digital marketing firm and was looking for ways to improve his business.
He was a member of a networking group with people from different industries that would meet once a month. Each month, one of the members would present a challenge they were facing in their business and the group would work together for a solution.
ThatB次元官网网址檚 what sparked the idea for SOHO Summit, a one-day conference for small business owners who are looking for a hands-on way to learn and workshop.
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SOHO stands for Small Office Home Office, meaning itB次元官网网址檚 for companies of about one to 50 employees. Those that attend the conference participate in a full day of workshops, panel discussions and round-table discussions and listen to 21 speakers from various businesses in the area.
Participants can also book one-on-one sessions with expert advisors such as an accountant or lawyer and ask any questions they have.
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One challenge in particular that Burdge said businesses are facing is how to recruit and retain millennials in todayB次元官网网址檚 job market. To address it, the SOHO Summit will feature a new panel on millennials.
Another session, and the closing keynote, from Marc Stoiber of Marc Stoiber Enterprises will focus on how businesses can B次元官网网址渆lectrifyB次元官网网址� their brand in less than 30 minutes.
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The SOHO Summit takes place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 at Elements Casino in View Royal. Registration is still open and can be completed at .
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