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Online & On Target Education
SGIA Webinars fill your need for unbiased, authoritative education. Connect with leaders and learn essential insights into today’s hottest markets, imaging technologies and management issues. All you need is an hour. That’s it — 60 minutes, and you’re done. No travel expenses, no layovers.

Times for all Webinars
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

SGIA welcomes ideas for future Webinar topics!

Future Webinars
Management by the Numbers
Direct-to-Garment Inkjet Printing
Understanding Computer-to-Screen Technologies

Digital Imaging 101

Future Trends for Garment Decorating

Make Money with an Online Storefront

Innovation Nation: The SGIA ’08 Preview

Corporate Sustainability

Breaking the Print Sales Barrier

   

Webinar Schedule and Course Descriptions
 
 

May 21, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Management by the Numbers
This program’s goal is to help you view your role differently and to give you an understanding of what to measure and how to get started.  Just as with the vital signs for your body (heart rate, blood pressure, etc.); it is important to know what numbers to measure and manage to keep your business fit.  We’ll focus on which numbers are important for sales, production, marketing, finance/accounting, and the overall company.

  • Understand the importance of using metrics to run your business.
  • Learn the new key metrics for your business.
  • Learn how to get started.

Who Should Attend: Company Owners, Business Managers

Charles Carter
Cyrious Software

June 25, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Direct-to-Garment Inkjet Printing
This Webinar provides a state-of-the-industry update with specifications of the available devices and the workflow requirements of each, as well as cost comparisons versus screen printed garments. A must-attend event for those interested in the capabilities and advantages of direct to garment inkjet printing as a complement to your existing products.

Who Should Attend: Garment Decorators, Company Owners, Production Managers

July 23, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Understanding Computer-to-Screen Technologies
This program will bring printers up to speed on the latest and greatest in computer to screen technologies. Learn where the technology has been, and take an in-depth look at what is to come. Other topics to be addressed include which stencil technologies work and which don’t; what mesh has to do with CTS; and the current status of inkjet CTS. Find out if you are a candidate for CTS, learn troubleshooting tips, and get the necessary information to make an informed purchase.

Who Should Attend: Screen Printing Company Owners, Production Managers

August 13, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Digital Imaging 101
Looking to get “up and running” with digital imaging technology? In just an hour, get the basic information you need to in order to understand the digital imaging industry, its equipment, markets, materials and products. This program is specially designed to put those new to digital at the top of the learning curve. It’s an excellent way to be “in the know” before you take your first steps into digital imaging, or to educate new hires about digital. This presentation also includes a look into the future of digital imaging technology, and discusses the implications of ongoing technology and market developments.

Who Should Attend: Companies New to Digital Imaging, Production Managers, Sales Staff

Dan Marx
SGIA

September 17, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Future Trends for Garment Decorating
If it seems like whenever you blink, you miss something in the world of garment decorating, you’re not alone! Globalization, changing technologies and the shrinking marketplace has made making money in the world of garment decorating harder than ever. In this program, learn about different strategies to help prepare the garment decorator for the ever-changing environment of screen-printing and embroidery. Staying profitable is hard, but if you are armed with the proper knowledge; it is possible to stay ahead of the curve.

Who Should Attend: Garment Decorators, Company Owners, Production Manager

Carl Baldwin
Falcon Graphics Inc.

September 24, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Make Money with an Online Storefront
Much of the specialty graphics business – especially the business to consumer work – is moving to the Internet. Implementing a workable online business portal, however, can be a time-consuming and expensive challenge. Learn about the SGIA Online Storefront, created in partnership with Online Storefront Solutions to help SGIA members establish cost-effective, Web-based businesses that add value to current operations. Join this Webinar to learn how the SGIA Online Storefront can benefit your garment decorating or graphics business, online and otherwise.

Who Should Attend: Company Owners, Business Managers, Sales Managers

Jason Latta
Online Storefront Solutions

October 8, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Innovation Nation: The SGIA ’08 Preview
SGIA ’08 (Atlanta, Georgia; October 15-18) will be a major showcase for new technology, a unique networking opportunity, and a major industry educational event. Get an early look at new equipment, services and materials from the hundreds of exhibitors, and learn how to benefit from all that SGIA ‘08 has to offer.

Who Should Attend: Anyone Planning to Attend SGIA '08

Dan Marx
SGIA

November 19, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Corporate Sustainability
Far from a feel-good attempt to portray a company as “environmentally friendly,” true, documented corporate sustainability is quickly becoming a required element for those companies seeking to sell to many large retailers and manufacturers. But what does it mean to be sustainable, and what are companies doing today to move toward sustainability, protect the environment, and still run a profitable and competitive operation? Learn about companies that have started their journey to sustainability, and understand the tools needed to begin your company’s quest.

Who Should Attend: Company Owners, Business Managers

December 10, 2008
2 pm Eastern |1 pm Central | 12 pm Mountain | 11 am Pacific

Breaking the Print Sales Barrier
All selling skills are not equal in their effectiveness. In fact, many of the things we do—an astonishing 80 percent—are unimportant and have a minimal effect on the sale yet some, a select few, have a compound effect that will bring enormous results. By focusing your selling skills on the select few you will double and triple your sales without increasing your sales activity. Attend this powerful seminar and you'll discover the select few selling skills that will instantly increase your sales and profits.

Who Should Attend: Company Owners, Sales Managers, Sales Staff

Peter Ebner
Ebner Seminars

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