World Tea Expo – New Business Boot Camp

New Business Boot Camp, (NBBC) June 9 – June 10, is designed specifically for new business owners entering the tea industry. It is the only program offered in America that directly addresses the specific business challenges facing the tea entrepreneur and provides solutions with an esteemed faculty of industry recognized experts. NBBC is held pre-conference for two full days and prepares each attendee for the main Expo.

New Business Boot Camp

This one-of-a-kind, two-day, intensive and hands-on program covers critical topics facing the tea entrepreneur. The faculty is made up of top notch educators and experienced experts successfully working in the tea industry today. Packed with education and networking opportunities, NBBC provides the training and knowledge you need to run a successful tea business- right from the start.

• 16 hours of intensive, small group education by leading industry experts
• Breakfast and lunch both days
• Exclusive NBBC Networking Reception
• Graduation ceremony
• Three-day Expo Exhibit Hall pass
• Admission to the World Tea Expo Opening Night Networking Reception
• Access to Vendor Presentations and Special Events (excluding paid conference sessions that are being held in Special Events Pavilion)
• 20% Discount on Expo Educational Conference Sessions when registering for at least 4 (four)
• Access to Natural MarketPlace exhibits, June 11-12, 2010 also at the Las Vegas Convention Center

Program Overview:

Tea 101, Jane Pettigrew, International Tea Consultant and Writer
Create Your Strategic Business Plan, Karen Durkin, MBA, Principal, Houldsworth Russo & Co., P.C.
Basic Legal for Tea Business Owners, Kristen Schneider, Esq., President, Keria Teas, LLC
Hiring and Training Your Staff, Elisabeth Knottingham, Owner, The Teacup
Purchasing and Inventory Management, Charles Cain, Business Development, Adagio Teas
Capturing and Marketing Customers, Beth Johnston, President, Teas Etc., Inc.
Core Technologies to Optimize Business Performance, Ronald Eng, Owner, Kopius Teas
Ask the Experts, All Faculty

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*Itinerary

*Due to the class size limits, each attendee will be assigned to a group and the sessions will rotate. Following registration, each attendee will be supplied his/her itinerary.

Proudly Sponsored by: Rishi Tea