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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Learn to manage virtual teams 11/25/09 • Holiday party presented by the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce 11/25/09 • Master Builder's Association's Centennial Gala 11/25/09 • Snohomish County shifts Olympics marketing pitch to lure Canadians fleeing the Games 11/25/09 • Business book recommendation: "Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling" 11/25/09 • Business tip from Mike Wetzel, Chet's Cabinets 11/25/09 » More BIZINSIDER stories >   CONTACT THE HERALD Mike Benbow, Business Editor benbow@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Seminar: 10 Critical Steps That Could Make or Break Your Business Herald Staff What: This seminar details how to formalize a company's vision and create a blueprint for long-term success. Brad Worthley covers 10 steps that business owners can use to beat the competition. Topics include: · Creating a strategic plan · Defining your differentiating factor · Non-negotiable service standards · Hiring right the first time · Focusing on the profit chain When: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (begins with continental breakfast and networking; program at 8 a.m.). Where: City Hall, Brackett Room (third floor), 121 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds. Cost: $20; chamber membership not required. More info: Walk-ins welcome, but registration is preferred by Friday by e-mailing chamberexec@edmondswa.com or calling 425-670-1496, ext. 3. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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