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9 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, August 20, 2009 Business women's trade show expands to Oakville Sept. 12 Now in its third year, The Essential Business 25 companies in one location and ask questions Women's Trade Show has expanded to Oakville about the businesses; decide which appeal to on Saturday, Sept.12 at the Holiday Inn you to explore further and/or book a home Oakville-Centre, from 10- 4p.m. party. In addition, listen to the speakers and The expanded four-speaker slate includes: sign up at the show or leave knowing you have · What You Need to Know to Start Your all the information needed to make a decision Own Direct Sales Business about starting your own direct sales business. · Why Insurance is a Trade show manager Necessity, Not a Luxury Christine Smurlick said "The business trade show · How to Make was very well organized, "As our exhibitors believe Networking Work for You in giving back, a portion of with fantastic results for us. · It's Not Personal, It's their fee is being donated We look forward to Your Personality. (see below). The Chamber, A new item is a door participating in many more." Economic Development, prize package included with Tourism, Women Who Tonia Jahshan, founder/owner free admission. Excel, People In Did you know that direct of Steeped, fine loose teas and Connection and the media sales is the fastest growing accessories inc. sponsors help to promote industry today and comprisawareness of the show and es 85 per cent women? Have you, or someone the request for the public to bring items for you know, thought of starting your own busi- donation. This depth of corporate support will ness? The direct sales industry allows you to really help the community beneficiary." run your own business without the start up A portion of exhibitor fees is being donated costs associated with other businesses, which is to Habitat for Humanity Halton. The general a huge bonus in this economy. public is asked to bring non-perishable food How would you like the flexibility to choose snacks and juice boxes for donation to the volyour own commitment, on your own schedule? unteers who build the houses for Habitat for Would you like extra income, but don't know Humanity Halton. which company would best suit you? Media sponsors are Oakville Beaver, 102.9 The Essential Business Women's Trade K-Lite FM, Oldies 1150, Talk 820, The Business Show is like business in a box. Visit more than Executive. You are invited to