The economy has slowed and the world is officially in a recession. Fortunately you can not only survive but thrive and increase business during a recession. Two of the stone and tile industry's top experts have put together a power packed two day seminar to show you effective ways to increase your bottom line.

This seminar will be presented by two seasoned industry pros, Fred Hueston and John Freitag, who have over 50 combined years of experience in the natural stone and tile business. They bring their joint technical and marketing expertise, and proven success with securing maintenance contracts to this seminar, all designed to ensure you will walk away with a wealth of new ways to maximize your bottom line, despite a recessed economy.

Marketing your company doesn't have to be expensive. Learn free or low cost creative and effective marketing ideas. Walk away with a wealth of information and resources.

Networking and cultivating your sphere of influence, social media marketing and more.

What are the most effective marketing media and which ones you don't want to waste valuable marketing dollars on.

Round table discussions - idea generating discussions.

Selling your services: proven sales methods that convert prospects to customers.

Securing recurring income

Innovative ways to expand your services

How to create contracts that sell AND protect you and your customer

Bidding jobs properly and managing costs and profits

How-to tips, demonstrations, techniques and tricks to maximize efficiency and quality

WHEN: January 19- 20, 2009

WHERE: Renaissance Orlando Hotel Airport, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, Florida 32812 USA

Phone: 1-407-240-1000 Fax: 1-407-240-1005

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcora-renaissance-orlando-hotel-airport/

COST: $995.00 / $895.00 Certified Stone & Tile PRO Partners (www.stoneandtilepros.com)

For more information, visit www.thestoneandtileschool.com

or call (888) 556-6451