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Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 10 a.m. (PST) - Presented by: Steve Brunson, co-founder of Meridian Tax Advisors

Numerous aftermarket companies invest time and manpower into improving their product or processes.  Companies that incorporate research and development towards product innovation and product improvements would qualify for a significant tax break known as Section 41 Research & Development Tax Credit.  Learn all about the Research & Development Tax Credit and the substantial tax savings it may provide your company by taking part in this webinar.

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Friday February 15, 2008 at 10 A.M. (PST) - Ed Heon, DATAgility, Inc.

The Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) is the best practice for the management and exchange of a tremendous variety of product attribute information in the vehicle aftermarket industry.    During this Webinar, you will gain insight on myriad advantages and get the answers to these questions: What is included in the PIES standard? What are the steps to becoming a PIES supplier or receiver? How are SEMA suppliers and distributors using PIES? What are the long-term benefits of using PIES?

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Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 10 a.m. (PST) - Presented by: Kathleen Burton, MBA, founder of The Success Connection

Nearly 50 percent of all U.S. workers feel overwhelmed by a growing number of job tasks and longer working hours.  High levels of stress in the workplace often lead to job burnout, resulting in lower productivity.  Discover how you can effectively manage prevailing stress and improve overall productivity in today’s demanding work environment.

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Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 10 a.m. (PST) -Presented BY: Griff Allen, ESPN Broadcaster and Motorsports

More than 3,000 media representatives attend the SEMA Show each year.  Find out how you can capture their attention, and get your product and company featured in newspapers, magazines, television and radio shows throughout the world.  Griff Allen will show you how your company can be an effective subject for any media outlet and represent yourself better than the competition.

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Thursday, June 05, 2008- Presented by: Tom Shay, CPS, ProfitsPlus

You may have mastered making a profit in your business, but is the cash always there to drive it? Small-business expert Tom Shay shows you how to accurately project the cash and inventory needs of your business for the coming year by utilizing your previous profit and loss statements and an Excel chart. Attend this session and be prepared to create your plan of success for 2009. 

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Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 10 a.m. (PST) -Presented BY: Griff Allen, ESPN - Motorsports Broadcaster

More than 3,000 media representatives attend the SEMA Show each year.  Find out how you can capture their attention, and get your product and company featured in newspapers, magazines, television and radio shows throughout the world.  Griff Allen will show you how your company can be an effective subject for any media outlet and represent yourself better than the competition.

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Thursday, September 18, 2008- Presented by Joe Bates and Charles Colby, Rockbridge Associates

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Thursday, July 17, 2008- Presented by Mike Madden - CMTC, Manager Industry Development, Automotive Consulting

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Thursday, September 4, 2008- Presented by Tom Shay, Profits+Plus

It’s not the big things in business that challenge you, but it’s the little things that add up to make a big difference in your specialty equipment aftermarket business. Here’s an insightful webinar presented by Tom Shay, designed for you to learn the key components and changes to make within your business to increase your profits in 2009. Learn how making small changes to your current day-to-day business operations can increase your profits in 2009, including the things you NEED to do; what NOT to do; and things to STOP doing.

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Thursday, October 19, 2007 at 10 a.m. (PST)-Presented BY: Russ Mundi, Toyota Motor Sales

The Toyota Production System has been translated for non-production “knowledge work,” known as Lean Thinking.  This Webinar will provide the core principles of Lean Thinking and an overview of the Lean Thinking Team Process – the Plan, Do Learn tool phases to organize and implement your project work and how to direct your team’s efforts away from wasteful activities.  Learn the benefits of Lean Thinking and how to increase productivity.