[Hidden-announce] May 16th, 2006: Sales Training next week almost full -- and June 3rd in the Berkshires

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TWO MAJOR SPRING EVENTS:
MAY 16:
	ONLY 10 SEATS LEFT FOR FUNDRAISER/SALES PROGRAM

Seats are filling up fast for our major fundraiser on May 16 -- 
PROSPECTING, COLD CALLS & SALES OH MY!

Only 10 remain so register today at www.hidden-tech.net under EVENTS.

The time is 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Media Education Foundation (MEF), first 
floor, 60 Masonic St. in Northampton. See the Web site for directions. 
Refreshments are part of the package along with a work book from presenter 
Sheldon J. Snodgrass.

Hidden-Tech has tapped Sheldon Snodgrass to create the organization's very 
first fundraiser based on Sheldon's superb knowledge of sales and the 
recognition that the value he will offer your business  not to mention the 
year-long value Hidden-Tech provides its user members is well worth the 
minimum entry price of $75.

In this two-hour workshop, Sheldon, who is owner of The Steady Sales Group, 
will help you explore the essential skills necessary to boost profits in 
the most time tested of ways - direct selling.

- You will learn how to approach, qualify and close prospects on the
phone and in person in a way that keeps your ego and integrity in tact,
and your prospects feeling good about your call - whether they buy from
you or not.

- You will gain insight on how to manage your mindset when calling
someone new in order to eliminate the anxiety, tension or stress that
often accompanies such calls.

- You will learn how to quickly distinguish between a high probability
prospect and a low probability suspect, the most effective ways to get
appointments with decision makers, and how to present what you do, who
you are, and why any prospect should care.

This two-hour, power packed workshop includes a complete workbook, self
assessments and an action planning tool to implement what you learned.
Normally priced at $150, this workshop is open to the public for only a
minimum $75 fee with ALL proceeds going to support the organization.
Space is limited to only 30 people so don't delay.

Register at:
	http://www.hidden-tech.net
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JUNE 3:
MEET BERKSHIRE MEMBERS AND CONNECT TO PITTSFIELD ARTS INSTITUTIONS

DATE: Saturday, June 3

TIME: 11:30 a.m. for the full day/ 3 p.m. for tea only

WHERE: Arrowhead Museum in Pittsfield, Ma. (home of Herman Melville as
in author of Moby Dick) Or join the group at the Thaddeus Clapp house
for tea at 3 p.m. (see details below)

COST: $9 for those who want to take the Melville house tour and visit
the Gilded Age Exhibit

FOOD: Bring a picnic lunch (some refreshments available to purchase)

Did you know that Pittsfield is growing a number of amazing arts
institutions ?

Here's a chance to learn more about what's blossoming in Pittsfield and
connect to a number of the arts professionals in that city as you tour a
variety of venues after a picnic lunch at beautiful Arrowhead, home of
author Herman Melville. What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday in
June.  This is a kid's friendly day so don't hesitate to bring them.

There's no guarantee that food will be on sale, so make sure you bring a
snack and something to share if you like. Becky Smith owner of the
Thaddeus Clapp House, Wendell Avenue, is providing the Hidden-Tech
community tea and snacks later in the day. There is no charge.

Here's the schedule that Peter Bergman, our co-Berkshire coordinator and 
arts promoter par excellence, has put together for us.

SCHEDULE:

11:30 AM  -  Gather at Arrowhead for tour of "Becoming Pittsfield: the 
Gilded Age" and - if people want - a tour of the Melville House as well. 
Price $9 per person for those who want to see the house and exhibit. Lunch 
on the lawn.

2 p.m. - Tour of the Colonial Theater

3 p.m. - Tea at Thaddeus Clapp House, Wendell Avenue with an informational 
chat with Barrington Stage Co.

DIRECTIONS

Arrowhead is located at 780 Holmes Road in Pittsfield. From the 
Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), take Exit 2 (Lee). Follow Route 20 West for 
approximately 7.5 miles.; it will merge with Route 7 North. Turn right onto 
Holmes Road at the traffic light. Arrowhead is 1.5 miles ahead on the left.

>From points north: Take Route 2 (The Mohawk Trail) to Route 7 South. 
Follow Route 7 South until you cross the Pittsfield-Lenox town line. Turn 
left onto Holmes Road at the traffic light. Arrowhead is 1.5 miles ahead on 
the left.










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