There's a Solution for That

Barb Woody of Exhibitor Service Network shares expert tips on creating trade show booths that attract attention and drive results. With over 15 years of experience, her team provides end-to-end exhibit services—from design and fabrication to setup and dismantling.

She highlights creative booth concepts, including a rock-themed display with flashing lights and a Star Wars-inspired booth featuring an 1,800-pound fighter model, while also sharing cost-saving strategies like metal extrusion booth systems and freight comparisons. Barb also explains how lighting, movement, and interactive elements help draw attendees in, and how Quickbase keeps projects organized from concept to teardown. 🎥

Tom Roberto, CTO of SG Network Services, discussed the unsexy side of tech that supports business operations, such as cabling, data centers, and Wi-Fi. SG Network Services specializes in commercial infrastructure, serving clients like Home Depot and Ernst & Young. Roberto emphasized the importance of maintaining personal relationships and flexibility in technology to adapt to changing business needs. He highlighted the role of AI in improving efficiency, particularly in documentation and planning. Roberto also shared insights on future-proofing IT infrastructure by focusing on flexibility and strong foundational blocks. He mentioned his podcast, Cafe Technica, for further insights into technology and business strategies.

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Alfonso Aramburo, a global manufacturing strategist, discusses his experience in turning around struggling businesses. He emphasizes the importance of addressing both leadership and systemic issues. He highlights the need for effective onboarding programs and training to mitigate tribal knowledge. Alfonso also stresses the importance of quick wins to build momentum and gain leadership buy-in. He offers free resources and a book on operational challenges to help businesses improve their operations.

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Guest Name & Title: Alfonso Aramburo - Master of Ops

Company: Global Manufacturing Strategist

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What are my alternatives to Excel for my small business accounting?

Starting a business is a big challenge, and that's before you even need to start tracking your income and expenses. Most startups use Excel in the beginning because it's simple and free! However, Excel isn't a real accounting system. In this webinar we learn WHY it's crucial to move to a real accounting system even before your company starts making money. We discuss choosing the right accounting solution for your needs.

- Learn how & why to move from Excel to a REAL accounting system

- How to choose the right accounting software for your business

We discuss the current status of desktop QuickBooks (pro/premier, QBES) along with migration path to the cloud (QBO-Advanced, Intuit Enterprise Suite), and best practices for a smooth migration.

- Understand if QuickBooks desktop is dead or alive - Understand next steps options for moving to the cloud - Understand key considerations when migrating from desktop to online

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Small and medium-sized businesses don't need a data science team to forecast profit, cash flow, or inventory needs. In this practical session, Fishbowl and VARC Solutions shows how predictive dashboards and clean operational data help growing manufacturers, wholesalers, and product-based businesses make smarter decisions with confidence.

Attendees walk away with a clear understanding of how to connect Fishbowl and QuickBooks, what metrics matter, and how real businesses are using forecasting to reduce surprises and improve profitability.

During this webinar, we discuss: - Predictive dashboards without the complexity - Real SMB examples improving cash flow - How Fishbowl + QuickBooks stay in sync - Fishbowl AI demo

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How do I avoid penalties for sending 1099s and W2's late or with incorrect amounts, and automating them going forward?

We will discuss: - Data collection for W2s and 1099s - New 2026 thresholds - What is/isn't includable on 1099s - Automation tools - How VARC can help

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Brad White, CEO of VARC Solutions, discussed a 48-point checklist for ensuring QuickBooks books are CPA-ready. Key points included reviewing the chart of accounts for redundancies, analyzing trends in profit and loss statements, and conducting regular bank reconciliations. He emphasized the importance of accurate reports, routine maintenance, and avoiding penalties. Specific actions like merging redundant accounts, identifying errors in AR aging reports, and ensuring timely sales tax payments were highlighted. Brad also recommended using tools like Rewind Backups for QuickBooks Online to maintain accurate financial records. Thank you to our sponsors VARC Solutions: https://varcsolutions.com/ Instagram: varc_solutions Twitter: varcbase Facebook: varcbase LinkedIn: varc-solutions Show Links Website: https://varcsolutions.com/theres-a-solution-for-that-podcast/ Apple: theres-a-solution-for-that Spotify: TheresaSolutionforThat YouTube: TheresasolutionforThat

Ken Rapp, CEO of Bluestream Corporation, discusses post-purchase retention strategies for direct-to-consumer (D2C) products and subscription businesses. Bluestream focuses on improving customer experience from product delivery to usage, aiming to reduce churn rates and increase repeat sales. Their approach involves automated messaging through various channels like text, email, and internet messaging, targeting the first 30 days of product ownership for activation and the next 60 days for engagement. Rapp shares success stories, including a 93% retention rate and a 30% improvement in repeat sales. Bluestream's pricing model aligns with client success, offering packages starting at $199/month.

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Guest Name & Title: Ken Rapp: CEO

Company: Blustream Corporation

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Brad White and Hanna Bauer discuss leadership and systems misalignment. Hannah emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership, aligning actions with mission and values, and adapting to changes while maintaining core services. She highlights the need for psychological safety and ownership in organizations, using the BELIEVE method (Belief, Engage, Act, Transform) to address limiting beliefs. They also explore the impact of AI on leadership, stressing the importance of human-centric AI and maintaining human creativity and decision-making. Hanna offers a complimentary alignment assessment on her website, heartnomics.com, to help leaders and organizations assess their alignment and improve performance.

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Guest Name & Title: Hanna Bauer: Owner

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