ALL ABOARD for ACTIF -- Cruise Seminar Feb 5-8, 2004
These low prices are ONLY guaranteed through November 24, 2003 With the cold weather and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, wouldn't it be nice to spend an afternoon lounging ...
These low prices are ONLY guaranteed through November 24, 2003
With the cold weather and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, wouldn't it be nice to spend an afternoon lounging in the sun or exploring a tropical island?
You can! Join ACTIF for a Cruise Seminar to the BAHAMAS -- Feb 5-8, 2004. This excursion gives you the opportunity to combine tropical relaxation with an educational seminar designed to improve your business and enhance your bottom line.
Start each day of this exciting 3-day cruise with educational and networking opportunities and then head out with your family, friends or fellow rental industry professionals to sit in the sun, explore the islands or try your luck at the on-board casino. Conclude your day by socializing with other ACTIF members during a reception sponsored by vendors to the industry.
Register today by contacting ACTIF Headquarters (888) 200-2795 to request a registration form. Keep reading for more information on the speakers and itinerary...
Added Bonus for ACTIF Members -- For only $25 you can add travel insurance to your registration. With this BASIC Travel Protection plan you can be reimbursed for travel expenses in the event of cancellation due to illness. Call ACTIF for details. *********************************************************************************************************** Seminars:
- Neil Abrams
Building Profitability into your Rental Operation - www.abramsconsulting.com Neil Abrams, formerly of the Hertz Corporation, established NEIL ABRAMS ASSOCIATES, INC. (now known as Abrams Consulting Group, Inc.), a management consulting organization, in 1982 in response to the changing landscape and competitive climate of the U.S. auto rental industry that was taking shape in the early '80's.
Since that time, he has managed his company, its subsidiaries and ventures under the motto: "Preserving the entrepreneurial spirit of the auto rental, travel service, transportation, and fleet industries worldwide since 1982."
Mr. Abrams' consulting projects include business development, strategic planning, and organizational development; specifically, management controls and systems, operations analysis, business performance measurement, business plan preparation, market and sales development, competitive analysis, yield management, and revenue/profit maximization.
- Dr. Wallace Johnston - AKA "Dr. Wally" Managing Smarter & Motivating to Meet Goals - www.speakingofwork.com Dr. Wally is an authority on teaching people how to work smarter. He conducts his lessons through two syndicated newspaper columns, weekly radio commentary, his books: "What Every Boss Needs to Know" (co-authored with Linda Martin) and "Speaking of Work," his video: "Metaphor of the Frog," and his CD/tape: "Messages for Self."
He speaks at business meetings, sales meeting and conventions on subjects ranging from employee attitudes to leadership to work force transition, and he provides custom-designed seminars and conducts workshops on Managing Smarter, Strategic Thinking, Building Teams, Diversity Is An Asset, Enhancing Your Communication Skills and Leading Change.
- Insurance: Maximizing coverage, minimizing risk
- Technology/Service Fair: Presentations by rental industry vendors
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