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JJ Ramberg

JJ Ramberg is the anchor of “Your Business,” MSNBC’s weekly show on small business. In addition to her extensive television reporting experience, Ramberg has a background as an entrepreneur and co-founded GoodSearch.com. She has an MBA from Stanford Business School.



Guest list -- Sunday, Nov. 9

Posted: Monday, November 03, 2008 1:35 PM by Andrew Littell
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In this economy, most small businesses can't afford to operate seasonally. See how Mark Newfield renovated his Iroquois Springs campground facility in upstate New York and has increased revenues by running a camp for kids in the summer, and holding off-site meetings and conferences for business and colleges the rest of the year. Find out how entrepreneurs can ensure their business will be busy all year long.

Panelists

Bob Phibbs, founder of The Retail Doctor, a consulting company specializing in retail strategies, and author of "You Can Compete: Double Sales Without Discounting."

Matthew J. Weiss, President of the New York Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, a global business organization that helps business owners learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning.

The Power Of Persuasion

Steve Martin, author of "Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive," provides unique tips on how to use testimonials to sell your product or service.

Elevator Pitch

Chris Badynee and Alan Eden, co-creators of the Bogdon Box Bass, a cardboard box acoustic/electric upright bass kit that assembles without power tools, are looking for capital to expand their marketing efforts, patent other products, and hire additional staff.

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