Gruesome, Gory and Greatly Affordable
FX� (Volunteer audience
participation)
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Net Profits from Networking
Patty Sachs, SpeakersWritersPlus.com,
Jacksonville ,FL
�Do you have all the business that you want? Is your cash box overflowing? Do the majority of your area's population know you by name? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, then you need to learn how you can turn the simple art of networking into net profits.
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Creating the Romantic Wedding�
Jan Iiams, C.B.A.,� Kansas City,
MO for Conwin, Inc., Booth #2207 Brides will fall in love all over again once they see the spectacular array of wedding-themed balloon designs they have to choose from. What the bride will love is the completely coordinated balloon d�cor and arrangements that were made for each other. What you'll love are the easy-to-make and profitable accents and special effect add-ons to complete your client's d�cor trousseau. You'll also discover sales tips that will make it impossible for any bride to turn down your proposal.�
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Wake Up David! Goliath is Coming! 7 Strategies for Not Just Co-Existing , but Thriving Next to the Big� Box Stores
Esther Beris, Small Business Coach,
Booth #1342-1344 Madison, Ohio
Just because "the big boys" have moved in doesn't mean you'll have to move out of your neighborhood. Turn their presence to your advantage. In this fast-paced and info-filled session you'll learn how to understand the Big Box strategy and use it to make your business grow. You'll also discover how to get "customer-centric," sharpen your sales skills and that of your staff, how to apply business growth strategies with a barely-there budget and more. So if you have a niche, we'll show you how to scratch it.
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Event Sites Should Be Your Best Business
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Mark Zettler and Andrea Zettler, BALLOONS & Parties Magazine,
Hackensack ,NJ
Chances are there are dozens of event venues, hotels, halls, and conference centers in your area. If you aren't their first call when they need the products and services you provide or don't recommend you first to all of their clients, you'll want to attend this inventive and info-filled session. It doesn't matter if you're "the only game in town" or� just one of many, in this sensational seminar, you'll discover ways to woo venues to be your best business source.
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Quiz the Haunt Master: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About the Boo Biz but Didn't Know Who to Ask
Presented by: Rich Hanf, Haunted Attraction Specialist, New York ,
NY
�Whether you're a veteran haunter or a total newcomer to the boo biz, here's your opportunity to ask a respected expert about any aspect of the haunted attractions industry. So bring your questions and inquire away.� This is an extremely rare opportunity to dig deep into a Senior Haunt Master's treasure trove of experience and walk away with a wealth of knowledge of your own.
Stage 1
Gruesome, Gory and Greatly Affordable
FX� (Volunteer audience
participation)
by Mr. Gore for Gore Galore, Booth # 8318
Work alongside the master of disaster and SFX to fashion forms into ghoulish
goblins. Affordably-priced products along with easy-to-duplicate details are all
you'll need to make up putrefied props from your shop.
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12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m.
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Scaring up Profits with Halloween Balloon Designs
by Jan Iiams, C.B.A. for Conwin, Inc. Booth #2207
Jan will show you step-by-step how to create a� fun�family of�spooky
balloon designs to show and sell. These are perfect for your customers'
Halloween parties and a sure draw in your store windows. With just a dash of
"magic" and these designs, they'll remember you and return all year
long. Don't miss this frightful but delightful array of sure sellers that will
make you look your best when you're up against the competition for those
Halloween dollars.
1:30 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
The Pumps That'll Make Them Jump
by
Rich
Strelak for Haunted Enterprises ,� Booth # 8333-8337.
Perfectly suited for a novice or advanced haunted attraction owner, prop
builder, animatronics designer, or Halloween retailers, this revolutionary
microprocessor, which works without the need of a computer, can help create
amazing pneumatic effects that bring props to life to evoke thrills and chills
to your customers.
3:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
Causing a Stir with Celebrities
by Bonnie Vent for Genesis Creations Entertainment and Ralph Ricciardi for Avalon Multimedia and Celebrity Haunted House Productions �
4:30�p.m.
to 5:00
Scaring
Up a Safe Halloween
by Bob Rubin for HalloweenNite.com and CMI International, Booth # 7408
Whether
you're providing parents with accessories to make their children's trick or
treat experience safer or trying to protect patrons at your haunt, you'll want
to learn all about the products and precautions necessary to ensure a scary but
safe All Hallows Eve.
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Stage 2
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Beautiful and Bold Balloon Twisting for
Centerpieces
by
Ed Chee for Diamondstorm, Inc. ,
Booth #1342-1344
You'll be delighted to learn twists and turns that can transform simple balloon
designs into imaginative and whimsical table d�cor. These are all colorful,
creative and cost-effective ways to pump up your event designs without blowing
your budget.
12:00
p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kids Clamor for Painted Faces
by
Donna Nowak for ShowoffsBodyArt.com
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1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Production Shortcuts to High Profits in Your
Balloon Business
by Mark
Zettler and Andrea Zettler� for BALLOONS & Parties Magazine
To
achieve great quality and inventive designs doesn't mean that you have to invest
a fortune or hours of work. Here's your opportunity to learn tips and tricks to
inflate your profits while shrinking your production time. Whether you're a
beginner or pro, you will benefit from this session..
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3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Super Sellable 646's
Deliver Sales
by�Linda
Bruce for Pioneer Balloon Company,
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4:15
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Clothes Make The Man�or Beast
by Christine Comfort for National Costumers Association, Booth #4418
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Fun,
festive, frightening or freaky, you can coordinate costumes for your store
customers or for your haunted attraction staff with the professional tricks and
tactics you�ll learn in this session. Even with a bare budget you can fully
dress anyone for a creature feature, boo-dacious ball or haunted Halloween
happening.
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For Balloon Artists, Face Painters, Clowns, Gift Basket Designers
�of any level of expertise.�
Learn from the nation's top pros. Click for Schedule.
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TransWorld's Las Vegas�
Halloween & Party Show
April 10-12th, 2005
(Check out last year's Las Vegas Buyer Education schedule)
Important: Speakers, times and topics are subject to change without notice.
Must be 18 years old to be admitted. Proof of age required.
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