The conference takes place Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. The keyonote speaker is Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired magazine and author of Free: The Past and Future of a Radical Price.

Kristina will be moderating a panel on Strategies for Raising Capital, with topics including conventional and alternative methods of finance; creating/improving a business plan that will entice lenders; tips for cash flow management; and ways that small businesses can minimize financial risk.

All small business owners, entrepreneurs and aspiring CEOs should attend to learn how to overcome challenges that all small businesses face. Attendees will leave the conference with:

• Insights into best practices of successful small businesses
• Strategies for growth despite the current economy
• Cost-effective ways to market and promote their businesses
• Tips for raising capital, and
• An opportunity to connect with small business owners, experts, and solution providers

Reston Limousine blog readers can take advantage of a special deal: two people can attend for a promotional price of $99 by using the code: GSB999.

Registration and information about the conference can be found at http://growsmartbusiness.com/small-business-conference/.