with Jeff Deckman

While not as ominous of a warning as Paul Revere sounded in the late 1700's the bottom line is that times are going to get very rough on all of us very quickly. The business climate in Rhode Island and the surrounding area is about to become as challenging as it has been in decades. So now, more than ever, the ability to get ahead of the cash flow curve and maintain vendor relationships is going to be critical to your organization's survival.

Developed by Jeff Deckman, who has started 6 companies and several not-for-profit organizations over the past 25 years, the Fluid Cash Flow Management System was designed by him as a means to manage cash flow when times are the toughest. Invented after a visit from the dreaded IRS in the 1990's, Jeffrey credits this system with keeping his company solvent until he could work his way through the unfolding banking crises and a regional recession. And 10 years later it is still the backbone of his cash flow management strategy.

It is simple ~ It is effective ~ It is incredibly "low-maintenance"; It complements any accounting software ~ And it is proven under fire.

Join Jeff Deckman as he walks you through this hands-on interactive seminar. The session will provide you with all the tools you need to implement this innovative system and methodology. It is guaranteed to give you tools that will help you to proactively deal with, and anticipate, cash flow challenges which will result in less disruption to your vendors and less stress for your organization.

Learn it Today So That You Can Leverage it Tomorrow

Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fee: $99 pp (refreshments will be served)

with Fred Presley, AICP

This course will teach the in-depth fundamentals of Resilience Planning.

Resilience Planning is a new method and process for planners that treats communities, regions, and/or states as whole complex adaptive systems. Elements of ecology, economics, built environment, education, social and cultural Networks are all addressed together as interdependent elements of the system. The process emphasizes a multi-bottom-line, multi-scale approach. More about Fred Presley

Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location: New Commons Studio, 56 Pine Street, Providence RI 

Fee: $150 pp (refreshments will be served)

3 CM credits available from APA.  We are offering a reduced rate $99/pp for non-profits, community based organizations,  and government.  If you work for one please call to register rather than doing so online.

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What is it? Why do I care?

With John "Frymaster" Speck

Everybody knows Web 2 is important. But almost nobody knows what it is.

Beyond the definition lies the bigger question: What does this mean for my business?

The short answer is: everything.

Web 2 is a giant conversation about, literally, everything in the world, including your brand. The problem for businesses looking to participate in Web 2 is that nothing makes sense.

• Google owners say they're not interested in making money, yet their profits are outrageous. Why?
• Fraud on eBay is almost non-existent. Why?
• Craig's List leaves millions on the table by not selling ads. Why?

This class helps you put the Web 2 phenomenon into perspective. The story is told in language anyone can understand and uncovers a progression of key ideas that explains how and why this 'open source culture' is taking over commerce and communications.

When you understand where Web 2 came from, you'll understand why some businesses have so much trouble while others thrive. But with that understanding come new questions about moving forward:

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• Where are "my" conversations?
• Is my market talking about me behind my back?
• Should I participate?
• What are the dangers?
• What are the opportunities?

You'll leave this class with real answers. Plus a CD-ROM in case you forget.

No special knowledge required beyond your own business. Bring a wireless laptop for hands-on learning.

Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $99 pp includes a CD-ROM tutorial (refreshments will be served)

"John is a great presenter- knowledgeable, provocative, entertaining, and informative. My company has been selling online for over three years, but John's workshop opened my eyes to entirely new ways of interacting with our market. I would highly recommend Web 2.0 to every business involved in online communications"
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David Goldsmith
Aidance Skincare

For Non-Profit Organization: The What and Why of Forums, Blogs, Wikis and Social Sites

With John "Frymaster" Speck

Everybody's heard of Web 2 but nobody knows what it is. This program gives senior executives a conceptual understanding of the four primary Web 2 technologies as they apply to non-profit organizations.

Learn how these technologies can enable a new paradigm of organizational communication with all your markets:

• donors and potential donors
• grantees and grantee organizations
• your own organization

This program is especially targeted for non-profits to show how they can use these tools for mission purposes, fundraising, and organizational communications of all kinds.

No special knowledge required. Bring a wireless laptop for hands-on learning.

Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Fee: $59 pp includes a CD-ROM tutorial (refreshments will be served)