Alan Friedman, CPA, will once again be speaking at the upcoming 2007 Summer NAMM Trade Show in Austin, Texas. This semi-annual trade show is host to approximately 100,000 music instrument and product retailers, manufacturers, sales reps, musicians and other music industry professionals. For those clients attending the trade show, don’t miss the following educational programs:
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2007
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., NAMM Idea Center
THE ABC’s OF THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS SURVEY
Presenter: Alan Friedman, CPA
Everyone knows that participation in the annual “Cost of Doing
Business (CODB) Survey” is free, easy, totally confidential and the
single most important thing you can do to create a meaningful
benchmark to measure the financial success of your store. But
how do you read the survey report and interpret its data? And
what do you do if you’re not meeting the financial “norms” of
the music retailing industry? Join Alan Friedman, a CPA with several
music dealer clients and a keen financial insight in music
retailing, for an explanation of the vital info found in the “Cost of
Doing Business Survey.”
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2007
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., NAMM Town Hall Meeting
IT WORKED FOR ME!!!
Moderator: Alan Friedman, CPA, with Industry Panelists – and YOU!
(FREE breakfast served 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m., Session 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.)
Hilton Austin, Governor’s Ballrooms A-E
Alan Friedman and a panel of retailers share their success stories
using market-building programs. Come ready to ask questions and
discuss programs, tactics and strategies to grow your business.
11:30 -12:00p.m., NAMM Idea Center
BEWARE OF HOW YOU "TREAT" YOUR MUSIC TEACHERS
Presented by: Alan Friedman
No, we’re not talking about whether you’re nice to them…we’re
talking about whether they’re viewed as “employees” or “independent
contractors” by the IRS and other tax authorities. Many
music retailers believe they can lower labor costs and avoid providing
benefits by treating their music teachers (and other workers)
as independent contractors. While this may be true, store
owners need to be aware of the many factors that ultimately
support or undermine this employment status. The wrong classification
can have severe tax consequences!
4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., NAMM Idea Center
SURVIVOR:
AUSTIN EDITION (Part I)
Presented by: Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks, Catalyst, The Company Rocks
It’s a jungle out there! Music retailers face many challenges to
their survival and prosperity. But there’s no need to feel stranded.
With minimal tools, teamwork and creativity, you can solve
any problem that’s thrown at you.
4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m., NAMM Idea Center
SURVIVOR:
AUSTIN EDITION (Part II)
Presented by: Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks, Catalyst, The Company Rocks
Join hosts Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks in this fun, fast-paced
“Tribal Council” session. You’ll get a chance to compete for
prizes as you learn some new business survival tactics. You might
even win the immunity idol!
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., NAMM Idea Center
SURVIVOR:
AUSTIN EDITION (Part I)
Presented by: Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks, Catalyst, The Company Rocks
It’s a jungle out there! Music retailers face many challenges to
their survival and prosperity. But there’s no need to feel stranded.
With minimal tools, teamwork and creativity, you can solve
any problem that’s thrown at you.
4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m., NAMM Idea Center
SURVIVOR:
AUSTIN EDITION (Part II)
Presented by: Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks, Catalyst, The Company Rocks
Join hosts Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks in this fun, fast-paced
“Tribal Council” session. You’ll get a chance to compete for
prizes as you learn some new business survival tactics. You might
even win the immunity idol!
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., NAMM Idea Center
SURVIVOR:
AUSTIN EDITION (Part II)
Presented by: Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks, Catalyst, The Company Rocks
Join hosts Alan Friedman and Danny Rocks in this fun, fast-paced
“Tribal Council” session. You’ll get a chance to compete for prizes
as you learn some new business survival tactics. You might
even win the immunity idol!
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.,NAMM Town Hall Meeting
BEST IN SHOW
Moderator: Frank Alkyer, Music, Inc. with Industry Panelists
(FREE breakfast served 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m., Session 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.)
Hilton Austin, Governor’s Ballrooms A-E
Best in Show will again gather Music Inc. Publisher Frank Alkyer
and a panel of gear experts to pick out the hottest finds on the
show floor and share the latest product trends with you.