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BTA’s Capture the Magic to Be Held Dec. 6-7 in Las Vegas

Kansas City, MO (Nov. 5, 2018) — On Dec. 6-7 at the Venetian Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA) West district will host its annual Capture the Magic event. The hotel discount deadline is Nov. 14, so register today to reserve your room.
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Business Technology Association Names 2018 Channel’s Choice Award Winners

Kansas City, MO (Sept. 25, 2018) — On Wednesday, Sept. 19, during the 2018 BTA National Conference held at the Stewart Hotel in New York City, Business Technology Association National President John Eckstrom announced and presented the association’s 2018 Channel’s Choice Awards.
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Visual Edge Technology to Host its Presidents Meeting at BTA National Conference

Canton, OH (Sept. 10, 2018) — Visual Edge Technology has announced it will be co-locating its quarterly meeting at the 2018 BTA National Conference in New York City, bringing presidents from its family of companies. Visual Edge Technology is comprised of a group of 34 office and
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Ken Edmonds to Guide BTA Service Success Training Program

On Oct. 1, the Business Technology Association (BTA) will present its new online educational offering, BTA Service Success Training. It is the first training program for supervisors and managers that addresses the fundamentals of supervision and management. The online format,
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BTA Sales Management Workshop Scheduled for Aug. 22-24 in Chicago

Kansas City, MO (Aug. 2, 2018) — On Aug. 22-24, the Business Technology Association (BTA) will host the BTA Sales Management Workshop in Chicago, Illinois. This workshop is a career development “must-have” for sales management at all levels, and provides the knowledge, skills,
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BTA’s FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 Scheduled for July 20

Kansas City, MO (June 7, 2018) — On July 20, the Business Technology Association (BTA) will present FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 at PERRY proTECH in Dayton, Ohio. Successful BTA dealers use their service departments to maintain profit margins as new equipment sales
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BTA’s 2018 Gateway to Success Event to Be Held June 14-15 in Fort Worth, TX

Kansas City, MO (May 2, 2018) — The Business Technology Association’s (BTA’s) 2018 Gateway to Success event, hosted by BTA Mid-America, will be held June 14-15 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. The hotel discount deadline is May 23, so register
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BTA: Education and Events Make a Difference for Members

When I was asked to write about difference makers, I thought immediately of a number of individuals that have made a difference in my career. There have been managers and peers that have helped me get better at what I do. I have had the privilege of working with and supporting
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BTA, AIMED Merge; Active AIMED Dealer Members Will Become BTA Members

Kansas City, MO (Feb. 1, 2018) — The Business Technology Association (BTA) and the Association of Independent Mailing Equipment Dealers (AIMED) have merged, effective Feb. 1. Under the merger, all active AIMED dealer members will become members of BTA. “Given the transitioning
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BTA Strategic Sales Semester to Begin Jan. 22

Kansas City, MO (Dec. 13, 2017) — At 11 a.m. Central on Jan. 22, 2018, the Business Technology Association (BTA) and Growth Achievement Partners (GAP) will begin the next BTA Strategic Sales Semester. The first session of this web-based educational offering, taught by Mitch
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Bob Goldberg Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from The Cannata Report

Kansas City, MO (Nov. 16, 2017) — Bob Goldberg, the Business Technology Association’s (BTA’s) general counsel, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cannata Report’s 32nd Annual Awards & Charities Dinner held Nov. 2 at The Madison Hotel in Morristown, N
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Four Manufacturers Face Patent Infringement Lawsuits

A non-practicing entity, Diversified Observation, has filed lawsuits against Konica Minolta, HP, Panasonic and OKI Data, claiming infringements of its various technology patents. These suits are a prime example of patent trolling, where a company that does not produce any
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BTA’s FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 Scheduled for Oct. 23

Kansas City, MO (Sept. 27, 2017) — On Oct. 23, the Business Technology Association (BTA) will present FIX: Cost Management for Service 2.0 at Imagine Technology Group in Chandler, AZ. Successful BTA dealers use their service departments to maintain profit margins as new equipment
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Security Best Practices and Prospecting Tools Highlight Day Two of BTA Grand Slam

Philadelphia—Day two of the BTA Grand Slam here at the Marriott Downtown was a spirited affair for the approximately 50 dealers in attendance, with an educational agenda that was uplifting, informative and even downright frightening. But the combination of these lively
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BTA’s ProFinance 2.0 to Be Held Oct. 11-12 in Salt Lake City

Kansas City, MO (Sept. 25, 2017) — On Oct. 11-12 in Salt Lake City, the Business Technology Association (BTA) will host its ProFinance 2.0 workshop at BTA member dealership Les Olson Company. Over the last 15 years, the principles taught in the workshop have dramatically improved
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