For Immediate Release For More Information Contact:
Aug. 29, 2016 Brent Hoskins
Executive Director
Business Technology Association
(816) 303-4040
BTA’s ProFinance 2.0 to Be Held Oct. 5-6
Kansas City, MO — On Oct. 5-6 in Denver, Colorado, the Business Technology Association (BTA) will host its ProFinance 2.0 workshop at BTA member dealership All Copy Products.
Over the last 15 years, the principles taught in the workshop have dramatically improved the performance of hundreds of dealerships. It has evolved to adapt to industry changes and has incorporated those changes into the new industry model. The model consists of more than 30 key benchmarks, including those for MPS, and has helped dealerships achieve double-digit operating income.
John Hey and Todd Johnson of Strategic Business Associates lead ProFinance 2.0. In the workshop, they share their knowledge from 25-plus years of building some of the largest dealerships in North America and their experience advising many of the most successful companies in the industry.
This hands-on training provides practical ideas that can be put into action immediately. It provides attendees the competitive edge that is so vital in today's marketplace through proven sales and service plans, effective management bonus programs and critical organizational strategies.
The workshop is one of BTA’s longest-running educational workshops and has received many positive reviews through the years. Among the comments from recent attendees:
- “The workshop provided me with greater insight and a better understanding of the financial benchmark tool. This will help me make better decisions as a manager to help our company meet our goals. I felt that John Hey and Todd Johnson did an excellent job presenting the material and showed their exceptional knowledge of our industry.” — John Welch, Southwest Office Systems Inc., Dallas, Texas
- “The financial model was great and the general industry knowledge was invaluable. This workshop gave me a great opportunity to find what is working and not working. The industry insight was excellent.” — Jeremy Lee, Edge Business Systems LLC, Roswell, Georgia
For more information or to register for ProFinance 2.0, visit www.bta.org/ProFinance or call (800) 843-5059. BTA members may apply their $150 or $250 educational discount received with their membership toward the workshop. BTA members who have already attended the workshop, but would like a refresher course and to obtain the new model, can attend again for 50 percent off the member price (discounts do not apply).
Founded in 1926, the Business Technology Association serves office technology dealerships, resellers, manufacturers, distributors and service companies. Its core members — office technology dealerships — consult, sell and service hardware, software and supplies with the goal of helping businesses maximize their investment in devices and technology. Through the association's various educational programs, information, research, legal services, publications and guidance, BTA member dealerships are positioned to be the premier source of the office technology used by businesses throughout the United States every day. For more information on BTA, visit its Web site at www.bta.org or call (800) 505-2821. The fax number is (816) 941-4838. You may also write to: BTA, 12411 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.