2020, 2021, . . . and now 2022. The pandemic continues.

We've added a lot of events into our calendar below. But I note also that many events have not announced dates, and a few have simply put off in-person events some more.

I'm an optimist, so part of me wants to believe that this will all be over in a few months. But the realist in me is not scheduling any Roadshows for 2022. If the optimist turns out to be right, I'll be happy to add events.

Stay Tuned.

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This is a quick newsletter because I want make sure you saw the message to Join the Community.

(And say Happy New Year 2022!)

Note to existing members: You are already locked into the price you signed up for. This price increase does NOT affect you.

For everyone else: Please join now. We are adding a massive new benefit worth many times the cost of the membership.

Of course you can join anytime. But if you need a legitimate business expense for 2021, you can join now and lock in the savings for life.

Just a thought.

We just made a major announcement in the Community for a GREAT new program. And I'm teasing it below.

This new program will increase member benefits by potentially thousands of dollars per year.

And you can lock in the current rate forever.

Now is a great time to join the Small Biz Thoughts Technology Community.

We're going to raise our rates on January 1st. If you join before then, you lock in the current price for life.

Starting January 1st, the Annual Membership is going to $1199 and the monthly is moving to $129. All existing members will continue at the price they're already paying.

Join us! www.smallbizthoughts.org

Sorry today's newsletter is late. I was mostly done on Thursday but mostly took off the long weekend. I know you'll forgive me because this only happens once a year.

More news next week. We have two major announcements, plus two fun events (My annual State of the Nation Address and an all-new Killing IT Live! podcast).

Have a great week. Happy New Year.

- Karl P.

:-)

Our training company has used the name Great Little Seminar for eight years.

In January, we will become IT Service Provider University - ITSPU.

But this is WAY more than a name change. With over twenty classes - both live and on demand - we have built the framework for a massive new program.

SMB Community Podcast - New episodes drop every Thursday

The Killing IT Podcast - New episodes drop every Tuesday

SOP: Where Employee Evaluations fit in the Bigger Picture

You can always check out my YouTube Channel and subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/smallbizthoughts

OR my Relax-Focus-Succeed Channel at https://www.youtube.com/relaxfocussucceed

Also Note: We have another amazing SBT Roundtable scheduled for January 6th - the first Thursday of the month.

Join us Thursday to find out who our next amazing guest is going to be.

And if you missed the December news video, check it out here:

:-)

Free drinks in the "captain's lounge" were part of the package deal, along with a welcome gift, some free meals, the resort fee, and other goodies.

Just a reminder that people love bundles. And they don't fret over the unused bits.

This calendar lists two kinds of things: LIVE in-person events from any organization that focuses on the SMB consulting community; and MY events, whether live, webinar, etc.

Of course: Everything here is subject to change based on Covid. Click the links for the latest details. Please send updates so we can post them.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fgFBeeDzTd6yduKRh7SMCQ

Jan. 16-18

New York, NY

More Info: https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/

January 18 - 20, 2022

Phoenix

More Info: https://www.iotssa.com/cybersecurity-expo-phoenix/

January 20

Anaheim, CA

More Info: https://www.smbtechfest.com/karl

Jan. 27 - Feb. 5

Bethesda, MD

More Info: https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-training-events/cyber-threat-intelligence-summit-2022-bethesda-md/

We return for a great live event.

January 19th

9:00 AM Pacific / Noon Eastern

Register Now: https://killingit.smallbizthoughts.com/killing-it-live/ (scroll down to register)

FREE, of course.

Feb. 7-10

San Francisco, CA

More Info: https://www.rsaconference.com/usa

Feb. 7-11

Amsterdam

More Info: https://www.ciscolive.com/emea.html

Feb. 8-11, 2022

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

More Info: https://www.cannatechexpo.com/

February 16-17

Houston, TX

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

February 17 - 18, 2022

Singapore, Singapore

More Info: https://promo.acronis.com/Summit2021.html

February 21-23

Cancun, Mexico

More Info: https://www.nerdiocon.com/

February 27 - March 1, 2022

Dallas, TX

More Info: https://events.thechannelco.com/events

March 2-3, 2022

London, UK

More Info: https://www.cloudexpoeurope.com/

New Jersey

March 9th

More Info: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/

March 23-24

Kansan City, MO

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

April 14

Anaheim, CA

More Info: https://www.smbtechfest.com/karl

April 20-22, 2022

Orlando, FL

More Info: https://www.knowbe4.com/kb4-con

April 20-21

Chicago, IL

Moe Info: https://asciievents.com/

Chicago

May 5th

More Info: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/

May 17-19

Miami Beach, FL

More Info: https://www.ingrammicrocloudsummit.com/

May 24-25

Boston, MA

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

Texas

June 7th

More Info: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/

June 7-9

Location TBD

More Info: https://www.womentech.net/women-tech-conference

June 12-16

Las Vegas

More Info: https://www.ciscolive.com/us.html

June 15-16

Long Beach, CA

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

July 21

Anaheim, CA

More Info: https://www.smbtechfest.com/karl

July 27-28

Toronto, ON

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

August 1-3, 2022

Houston, TX

More Info: Coming after ChennelCon 2021 ;-)

Charlotte NC

Aug 9

More Info: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/

August 21-23

Denver, CO

More Info: https://event.thechannelco.com/xchange-plus-august

August 23-24

Miami, FL

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

Baltimore

Sept 13th

More Info: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/

September 28-29

Parsippany, NJ

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

October 4-5

Dallas, TX

More Info: https://asciievents.com/

October 20

Anaheim, CA

More Info: https://www.smbtechfest.com/karl

So Calif

Nov 3rd

More Info: https://events.channelpronetwork.com/