How to Organize a SeminarIn Feburary 2016 26,

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Choose your topic. If you're a consultant or speaker, it's likely that you've been asked to speak to a group about a certain topic. If you're a business owner organizing a seminar to promote your business, you should select a topic that will appeal to your target customer. For example, an attorney might organize a free seminar for the public on estate planning.
Select your venue. Try to estimate the number of participants you'll have and choose a venue that will have ample space for everyone to sit comfortably. You'll also have to take price into consideration when selecting a venue. Some venues can have room rental fees of several hundred or even thousands of dollars, while others are much more reasonable. Hotels often have banquet rooms where businesses frequently hold conventions, so that may be a good place to start in your search for a location.
Create and mail invitations. Depending on the size and formality of your event, your invitations can range from a simple document created in Microsoft Word to a fancy design created by a professional designer. Mail your invitations several weeks in advance to allow participants time to plan to attend. Don't mail the invitations so far in advance that they may forget before the actual seminar date arrives, however. You can also email your invitations, but keep in mind that they may end up in several recipients' spam folders.
Decide whether you'll offer lunch or light refreshments. If your seminar runs for several hours, it's a nice touch to have light refreshments available. If your seminar starts early in the morning or runs over the lunch hour, providing lunch is recommended. Some venues have a requirement that you utilize the services of their in-house caterer when holding an event at the facility. Be sure you know the rules of your contract before you order refreshments.
Create your presentation materials. Make copies of handouts, or have them printed at a professional printer. You'll probably want to create a PowerPoint presentation so you have a visual reference when you or your speaker are presenting material. You can easily create a handout for your participants by selecting 'handouts' under print options. Make sure you select three per page, and your participants will be able to take notes directly on their handouts.
A few days before the event, finalize your number of attendees based on your RSVPs. If you choose, you can call other people that you've invited to remind them of your event and give them one last chance to register. Leave a message for anyone you don't reach, if possible, and instruct them to call you as soon as possible if they plan to attend.
Create a sign-in sheet and nametags. It's nice for seminar participants to be able to meet other people and immediately see their name and where they are from. It eliminates some of the uncomfortable feelings people have when introducing themselves to new people. A sign-in sheet will prove useful if you plan to offer any type of continuing education credits to your participants, or if you simply wish to keep in contact with your participants after the seminar. You can ask for their names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. It's wise to offer a box they can check if they don't wish to receive further communication from you.
Create packets for each table setting. You may want to include brochures and other promotional material about your business. You'll also want to provide something for your participants to write on and a pen for them to write with. If you don't have these items with your business logo on, the venue where you're holding your event may have pens and pads that they'd be happy to provide.
Confirm details with your contact person at your venue a few days prior to your event. You should also confirm a final head count with your caterer if you're having food catered. Be sure to let your caterer know if you'll need them to supply paper products, such as plates, napkins or cups. Make any payment arrangements necessary. Some venues and caterers require upfront payment, while others are happy to collect money the day of your event.
Set up your venue the day before or morning of your event. You'll want to be sure that your venue staff have the room set up the way you asked. You'll also want to place your packets and other materials at each place setting before your guests arrive. Walk around the room and make sure everyone will have a clear view of you or your speaker at the front of the room.
Plan for yourself or a representative from your company to be present when the first guests will begin arriving the day of your event. You'll want to greet people and direct them to the sign-in sheet, the location of restrooms and the refreshments.
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How to Send a Mass Email FreeIn Feburary 2016 14,

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Determine whether you would rather use your own email service or a mass email sending program. Using your own email service presents problems. When using your own email provider, the recipient of your messages will see the others you've sent the message to unless you use BCC (blind carbon copy), but some email providers will not deliver those. Also, unless your particular email service allows it, you cannot send scheduled mass emails.With a mass email program, you can send the message to multiple recipients and they will not be able to determine the others you've sent the message to.
Select a mass email platform. There are several free ones, including Vertical Response and Smart Serial Mail (see Resources). While you can use the free trials, you will eventually need to purchase a membership or credits to continue sending mass emails.If you do use your own email provider, you will create your message and input the email addresses just as you do for your everyday email. This is the only way to send email for free forever, but it's also the least effective and can cause problems associated with spam email (see Resources). Take a look at the email broadcast software available as well. Email distribution software can be just as effective as a mass email program.
Create an account with your chosen mass email program by registering. You will need to enter your email address and create a user name and password to take advantage of the services. Add your contact list information to the database within the mass email platform.
Create a new campaign within the mass email platform and create your message following directions provided with the platform. Typically, you can copy and paste if you've already created a pre-written message in Microsoft Word or other writing software. You may need to add pictures, borders or logos in order to make your mass email more attractive. This is especially true if you're sending a newsletter or something similar. The instructions are basically the same if you're using email distribution software, though these programs typically have a word processor built in.
Send a test message. Most mass email sending platforms allow you to enter your own email address and send a test message in order to ensure that the e-mail is the way you want it. Preview the test and make sure it's exactly what you want your contact list to receive. Then, send the email to the recipients.
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How to Request a Free Christian BookIn Feburary 2016 04,

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Visit the website of the Christian organization you are interested in receiving books from. For example, Grace to You offers free books throughout the year.
To join the Grace to You mailing list and receive free books from pastor and author John MacArthur, click on 'Mail' at the top of the Grace to You homepage.
Fill out your name and address information in the fields provided and indicate how you interact with Grace to You and whether you listen to Pastor MacArthur's radio broadcast in your city.
Create a password and click 'Submit.' Review the information you entered and click 'OK.' Wait to receive monthly mailings from Grace to You. Each month, a form will be sent; some months, you will have the opportunity to request free books and Bibles by simply checking the appropriate box and mailing the form back to Grace to You. You can also sign up to receive these notices by e-mail instead of regular mail.
Wait for your book. It should arrive within 4 to 6 weeks of your request.
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