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World Expo <strong>2006</strong><br />

Courses<br />

S29 Mergers & Acquisitions — Value Creation & Process<br />

Entrepreneurs will walk away with key quantitative and qualitative attributes that<br />

derive value upon exit along with some practical management tools to implement<br />

these attributes and create value within their organizations. The class will also provide<br />

an overview of the acquisition process, critical deal terms, negotiation and<br />

contract elements. Dudek W3<br />

S36 Outsourcing: Maximizing Profits Through the<br />

Economic Principle of Comparative Advantage<br />

Rapid-fire releases and the increased complexity of OEM design have made product<br />

development cost-prohibitive for many aftermarket producers. In an effort to control<br />

costs while maintaining a full product offering, many are beginning to consider outsourcing<br />

as an alternative to increased R&D costs. Aimed at business decision-makers, this<br />

session will take a step-by-step economic approach to exploring the benefits of outsourcing.<br />

An introduction to comparative advantage will begin the session, followed by a more<br />

in-depth explanation of how the theory applies to the remanufacturing industry. By the<br />

end of the session, attendees will take with them an effective analytical tool that will<br />

enable them to effectively determine the best outsourcing solution for their company.<br />

MacKenzie F7<br />

P02 Panel: Ask The Experts: Critical Information on<br />

Entering the Market<br />

As our industry has changed throughout the years, so have the opportunities for<br />

entry into the market. Explore the newest business models employed by many: storefront,<br />

Internet sales and outsourcer-only as well as traditional in-house remanufacturing.<br />

Our panel of experts guides you down the paths they've successful traveled.<br />

James T5<br />

P03 Panel: Ask the Experts: Impact of the Emergence of<br />

Franchises<br />

The influx of refilling storefronts into the current landscape of the remanufacturing<br />

industry has the potential to change, both positively and negatively, the entire industry<br />

in a historic way. Get out a pen and paper and make two columns, because there<br />

is no doubt a wide variety of potential pros and cons. Kim W3<br />

P05 Panel: Ask The Experts: Software Solutions<br />

Print management, click-charge, cost per copy, print fleet management ... the lingo<br />

goes on, yet the reality is clear: Remanufacturers must learn to sell more than cartridges.<br />

Find out how when our panel of experts answers the questions you most<br />

want to know. Berosh W2<br />

P06 Panel: Ask the Experts: Sourcing Empties<br />

Having trouble getting empty inkjet cartridges This course will give an overview of<br />

the issues of getting high-quality empties, including methods of finding empties<br />

(your customers, collection programs, brokers), and what to look for in brokered cartridges<br />

to make sure you are getting your money's worth. Bushman T4<br />

S43 The Remanufacturing World and R&D Rules<br />

Remanufacturers must streamline the innovation engine with a greater collaboration<br />

and knowledge-sharing environment. They must ensure great research converts to<br />

competitive products by responding quickly to evolving market needs, and do more<br />

than increase R&D spending. Learn the rules to R&D in today's competitive remanufacturing<br />

environment. Oskui T5<br />

S69 Retirement Plan Options for Business Owners<br />

Review of the retirement plan law changes for <strong>2006</strong> and an overview of the tax,<br />

financial and business benefits from selecting the right plan. This class will review<br />

the best plan choices for different business scenarios including owner-only businesses<br />

through multi-employee organizations. This session is equally valuable for<br />

business owners that already have retirement plans in place and those that are<br />

trying to figure out which one to use. Luby III W3<br />

S37 Reverse Logistics: Effectively Managing Collections<br />

Join Marketing Manager Natalie Cutler of Greentec as she analyzes the real cost<br />

of empties management. This all-new seminar is focused toward dealers, remanufacturers,<br />

contract stationers and big-box retailers seeking to learn new methods<br />

to improve empties management and customer loyalty. This session will overview<br />

the current market trends and cost models, and explore ways to enhance revenue<br />

generation. Case studies based on real scenarios will open your eyes to the<br />

opportunities and challenges faced by our industry as we grow. Cutler W1<br />

S28 Setting Up a Refilling Store, Kiosk or Home-Based<br />

Business<br />

Our top dealer is grossing $17,500 after eight months in business. It is because<br />

our business model works. In this class we go over some of the elements necessary<br />

to set up a successful business. It is important to know what you need and<br />

what you don't. Find out how to lay out a store to maximize your time and<br />

resources. We will share with you the one idea that doubles the income of all of<br />

our dealers. Take away a handout that will give you a nice laundry list of all the<br />

things we recommend. Hunter F7<br />

S38 Technology of Print Management<br />

Learn how print management technologies offer the potential to deepen the<br />

reseller- customer relationship by allowing your sales strategy to evolve to a higher<br />

level. A discussion of the various technology solutions available on the market<br />

will allow you to find a print management partner that best suits your business.<br />

Steele T4<br />

S39 Technology of Print Management<br />

Learn about the latest technology available to capture your customers’ print revenue.<br />

Greenberg T6<br />

S70 10 Biggest Financial and Estate Planning Mistakes<br />

by Business Owners<br />

Review of typical problems encountered when doing financial and estate planning<br />

for business owners including the proper use of trusts and other estate planning<br />

documents, how a financial plan should be used, etc. Owning a business presents<br />

a different set of issues when doing financial and estate plans. This session<br />

covers items that many business owners think are all set until they learn otherwise,<br />

which is often too late. Luby III T4<br />

S68 10 Biggest Investment and Tax Mistakes by<br />

Business Owners<br />

This session goes over the 10 issues most commonly overlooked or handled<br />

incorrectly by business owners. Topics include areas where business owners<br />

often pay too much tax, too little tax, investment mistakes, common misconceptions,<br />

etc. Luby III W1<br />

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