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Financial Questions Every Music Retailer’s Afraid to Ask

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25 Ideas to Improve Your Business—NOW! Breakfast Session (NAMM Show 2009)

This record-setting NAMM U Breakfast Session left attendees inspired and motivated to breathe new life into their businesses as hosts Alan Friedman...

Wave A Wand and Make My Problems Disappear

During challenging times, business owners often look for the “quick fix” to make all of their financial problems go away. Even employing...
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5 Essentials for Music Retailers

In this clip, Alan describes what he feels to be the five essential components of any music retail business.

Your Business Budget: Plan to Make a Profit!

You’ve planned your instrument purchases for the rental season; you’ve planned your accessory buys for the holiday season; maybe...

Selling Yourself to the Bank

Location: Idea Center, Hall B Booth 5501
Time:
Fri January 16, 2:00 pm

Special Double Session

When it comes down to it, banks have two objectives: to make money by lending you money, and to make sure they’ve minimized their risk along the way. That means you must convey your business and industry knowledge to your banker in the most convincing manner possible. While a healthy financial statement is a good start, you need a whole lot more to make sure you get the financing you need to run and grow your business. Join industry accountants Alan Friedman and Daniel Jobe  and learn how to win over your banker with a “sure-fire” presentation.

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