ABC Expanding Horizons: Let Your Business Blossom - Las Vegas

Don't become a small business statistic!

Of all the new business startups, 1/3 eventually turn a profit, 1/3 break even, and 1/3 never leave a negative earnings scenario. According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Association, only 2/3 of all small business startups survive the first two years and less than half make it to five years.

What does it take to succeed?

Facilitated by ABC Master Bridal Consultants, Expanding Horizons  will provide you the tools and tips to help your wedding business “blossom.” Addressing business startup and growth issues encountered during the first years of business, seminar attendees will be able to:

• Discuss elements of a business plan
• Differentiate business structures.
• Determine business startup expenses.
• Prepare an advertising budget as part of a business marketing plan.
• Determine how to establish fees.
• Describe contract elements and negotiation skills

Take advantage of this opportunity to plant seeds for success, meet and network with ABC wedding experts, and prepare to “Let Your Business Blossom.”

ABC members now receive 2 educational point towards Education and Professional Development.  Don't miss out on this opportunity! 

But There's More! We're "Goin' to the Chapels"

Courtesy of Joni Moss and the Nevada Wedding Association, we're "Going to the Chapels" as an optional Sunday morning activitiy.  With transportation provided, we'll depart Palace Station at 8:30 and return at 11:30 for $10 if you're attending the seminar or $12 if you're not. 

• Start out your morning with romance at a beautiful facility that has three different chapels on property, as well as a reception area adorned with a waterfall called “the Glass Gardens”. You’ll get you started with coffee and sweet treats.
• Your second stop will experience a doo-wop diner in a themed wedding chapel, even a costume shop. Hear about many different themes available and why Las Vegas is the place to come for these fun weddings.  This chapel also welcomes Commitment Ceremonies. Learn why this part of the wedding industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Elvis will be in the building.
• Thirdly, you will experience Vegas Weddings which features an indoor ‘Infinity Waterfall’, complete banquet facilities, the Wedding Chapel seats up to 100, a beautiful outdoor Terrace, Fast Lane for Drive-Thru and Walk-Up weddings and is the well as being the newest facility in town. Snacks will be served.

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Location/Accommodations

Located in the heart of exciting Vegas and minutes from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Palace Station Hotel & Casino has award-winning Restaurants, exciting Entertainment and world-class service that is second to none! Recipient of AAA's prestigious 3-Diamond rating, Palace Station Hotel & Casino offers personal “Beyond the Best” Service. Palace Station provides complimentary shuttles to/from Las Vegas Strip and McCarran Airport provided as a courtesy of the hotel.

Palace Station has provided us some incredible room rates: $60 on Saturday, 4/18 and just $30 on Sunday, 4/18. Call 800-634-3101 and request the Bridal Consultants rate or Reservation ID PCIBRID. Please reserve your room by March 18th to guarantee this rate.

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Directions

From Las Vegas McCarran Airport 

	Head northeast on E Patrick Ln toward Kitty Hawk Way		2.0 mi
2.	Turn left at Kitty Hawk Way		0.4 mi
3.	Continue onto Swenson St		0.5 mi
4.	Turn left at E Tropicana Ave		1.9 mi
5.	Turn right to merge onto I-15 N		2.8 mi
6.	Take exit 40 for Sahara Ave		0.3 mi
7.	Slight left at W Sahara Ave		82 ft
8.	Take the 1st left to stay on W Sahara Ave		0.3 mi
9.	Turn left into Palace Station		79 ft

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Payment:

Not comfortable with online payments? Register and select "Payment by Check" during the checkout process. Checks can be made out to ABC-Education and mailed to:

Elise Enloe, MBC, ABC Education Department, 660 Neile Ct., Oviedo, FL 32765.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations more than 10 days before seminar may be transferred to another ABC seminar or refunded less a $25 administrative fee.  Cancellations/no-shows less than 10 days before the seminar cannot be refunded. If paying by check, check must be postmarked by early registration cutoff to be received prior to the seminar.  No-shows will be invoiced.

Additional questions:  E-mail ELISEABCFL@aol.com.