Message from the President
It Is Time!
Register for Pawn Expo before the early bird rate ends!
Pawn Expo is just around the corner. Have you registered yet? We have some fantastic learning opportunities this year for you and your staff, such as the following:
Larry Winget
The Cold, Hard, Ugly Truth About Success: Larry will attack traditional business wisdom and offer simple truths in his caustic, thought-provoking, and hilarious style. He will offer a realistic approach that will work for anyone, at any time, and in any business.
Martin Rapaport
The State of the Diamond Industry: Martin will discuss the development of new markets for diamonds and jewelry and how companies can grow their businesses in this new environment. The presentation will include an analysis of global diamond supply and demand, growth markets, consumer trends, and economic indicators.
Robert Frimet, CAMS
Federal Regulation—Navigating the Compliance Waters: With the ever increasing regulations pawn stores and dealers in precious metals must follow, understanding what it takes to be compliant is more important than ever. Bob’s seminar will include information that will help you avoid the problems that come from non-compliance. Several of our speakers have provided articles for this issue of National Pawnbroker magazine.
Just look for the Pawn Expo Presenter icon, and enjoy a preview of what you’ll learn in Vegas.
We listened
Members who responded to our surveys said that they want nuts and bolts, business education. With this in mind, Pawn Expo will include the following:
Ask the Expert Sessions
This is your chance to directly “ask the expert” about a variety of topics affecting your business today, such as the following: • Finance and Accounting • Electronic Reporting • Social Media
Ben Levinson NPA President
Pawnbroker Peer Roundtables
Last year, the roundtables were one of our most popular events. The pawnbroker sitting next to you is one of your greatest resources, and you will (Continues on page 58)
NPA PAC Support the NPA PAC with your contribution of $500, and enjoy a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE during Pawn Expo 2014. By contributing to the NPA PAC, you help shape the laws that influence your business and our industry. See the Pawn Expo section in this magazine beginning on page 34 for complete information.
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