Small Business Today Magazine AUG 2014 SIVER STONE EVENTS | Page 7

INSIDE AUGUST 2014 EDITION HOUSTON 3 Publisher’s Column 12 Are You Listening or a Listener-In-Training? 13 Relationship Advice: How to Develop a Realistic View of Love 14 City of Houston’s “Hire Houston First” Program 15 Differences between U.S. and East Asian Business Cultures 16 Lessons Learned from 60s Band The Monkees 18 How to Assert Yourself without Alienating Clients or Employees 20 Your Next Step How to Take the CHILL Out of Cold Calls (Part 2) 21 Stress Less to Live a Balanced Life 22 Getting Organized - Email Management 23 The Price of Success 24 GPS for Phenomenal Success 26 Financing Single-Purpose, Small Business Real Estate 28 Why Civic Engagement Matters 29 5 Surefire Tips for Effective Email Marketing! 30 Top 10 Ways to Maximize Your Experience at Small Business Training Events Part 1 of a 2 Part Series 32 Converting Contacts to Customers: Part 2 34 Financial Astrology for August 2014 Elizabeth Stone – Silver Stone Events Whipping Up the Most Delightful, Memorable Experiences HOUSTON SMALL BUSINESS EXPO SATURDAY OCTOBER 11 2014 2 HMSD WWW.HMSDC.ORG CONTACT: (713) 271 7805 6 INSIDE BACK COVER [ AUGUST 2014 ] www.SBTMagazine.net 5