HP-Good Resource for Entrepreneurs

This past February, I participated in another focus group arranged by Maria Bailey, Author, Radio Talk Show Host and Founder of Blue Suit Moms http://www.bluesuitmom.com/ . These photo's were from last years big HP (Hewlett-Packard) with managers from all over the US. The computer-printer-digital-equipment manufacturer has been working at reaching out to women entrepreneurs.

Having a focus groups provides essential information to management on the needs from business owners. There were about 10 panelist that gave input about our entrepreneurial needs.

Following our panel discussion, we participated in group for mini-seminars conducted by HP reps. These mini-seminars were so informative and educational. Talk about short, sweet and essential for entrepreneurs. I felt like a kid coming out of a candy store.

I found my first session with Yvonne very interesting. They have a website www.hp.com/go/gowomen that addresses the needs of women business owners. I carry and sell the very well know key finders from Sandy Stein from Alexx Inc that was a featured entrepreneur on HP's website.

Once I came home, I took inventory and did not realize how much HP product we have. I love my HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera. This is the camera that I use for all my family and business pictures you see on my website, blog, My Space...

Another mini-seminar was on preserving and sharing data. Many of us sometimes take things for granted and never think that we may experience any thing that could keep us out of business. In Katrina over 1,500 business were affected and in San Diego, over 1,000 business owners were wiped out during the fires. Natural disasters account for a small percentage of business data loss compared to, perhaps you may have a disgruntled employee (or spouse) or, your your system may crash and or server! Not to fear, there is a solution to HPUpline.com https://www.upline.com/ .

It was nice to see a fellow entrepreneur along side of HP. Did you know that there are 70 million bloggers out there? Anita Campbell, from Small Business Trends ww.smallbiztrends.com/events discussed social media and blogging . I visited her website and was extremely impressed...no wonder she has such a following. Anita also has her on radio show, too, with small business tips.

Another really cool sight was http://www.logoworks.com/ . They demonstrated how a logo changed from mom and pop to having a corporate look. The prices were also affordable for small businesses that puts a team of experienced designers on your project. They can assist with logo design, business cards, stationary, websites, brochures...etc.

The event concluded with an expo and a networking social.

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