In recent years, we've seen tragedy after tragedy .... disaster after disaster .... and businesses that are interrupted or completely demolished or caught off-guard by circumstances that the owners thought were beyond their control. But were they? Just about any crisis you can think of can be headed off or lessened if you know how to prepare in advance. You need to be prepared to try to avoid closure, even temporarily. 

"According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 

• almost 40 percent of small businesses never re-open their doors after a (natural or fire) disaster, and for those that do, only 29% were still operating after two years." 
• 60% of small to medium-sized businesses suffering a significant cyber attack never recover and go out of business within 6 months. 
• One in three small business owners are sued even if they haven't made a mistake, and end up spending a large portion of their capital combating lawsuits.

DO YOU WANT TO RISK YOUR BUSINESS' FATE WHEN YOU CAN FIND OUT HOW TO BE PREPARED?

We have designed a full-day conference featuring experts who will give information on prevention for the most common and serious types of crises to befall small businesses.  Read more and register for this March 29th event at this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/will-your-business-survive-a-crisis-tickets-43617231313

Navigating the Waters of Online Marketing .... We Can Help With That!

Watch this video:
http://yorkcountyceo.com/share/video/Q1r/ 

Small Business Growth .... Let Us Help!

Help is on the way ..... watch our website for details ..... and save the date: April 17, 2017!

BMW Supplier Diversity Conference and Matchmaker 2017

This B2B event is an opportunity for automotive-related OEM and Tier 1 companies to connect with potential Direct and Indirect suppliers for an afternoon of speed-dating. Please complete the requested information. Pre-registered companies will be reviewed to ensure a good cross-section of supplier representation, including a general South Carolina focus.

This list will also be given to all OEM/Tier 1 companies for their review. They will have first opportunity to select potential suppliers with whom they would like to meet. The remaining time slots will then be opened on a first come, first served basis. All pre-registered companies will be notified of their approval status. Those approved will be provided further instruction on how and when to register online for actual time slots. Approval does not guarantee a time slot, as there may be more registrants than available time slots. For registrants who obtain one or more time slots there will be a $95.00 registration fee.

There is no cost for pre-registration.  Click here to REGISTER.

If you need additional information, please contact Chuck Bundy, cbundy@sccommerce.com, 803-737-0440.  

IGNITE Your Innovation .... a York County Entrepreneurship Conference

This highly informative afternoon could provide the extra motivation you need to find new solutions to old problems, learn new ways of increasing sales and visibility, and making your already successful business even more successful!    November 2nd, 2016 .......... To register or for more information, go to http://www.yorkcountychamber.com/events/IGNITE-Your-Innovation-Entrepreneurship-Conference-3492/details

A Video Preview of A Womans Business 2016

Come Grow With Us! Rear more and register for this October 25th event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-womans-business-conference-2016-tickets-27575707684!

Oh goody, goody!

    Great speakers and lessons, great goody bags, great lunch, and networking with other SC women in business .....  what more could a woman ask for in a day-long conference?

     Only a few more days to register.  What are you waiting for?!!

REGISTER HERE NOW!