Received an e-mail last week from Bijoy Goswami at the BootStrapper's Network about the Austin Open4Business Conference October 10th at the Wyndham Garden Hotel.

Those in the Austin area around that time can find out more about it here.

The all day event ($95 at early registration rate and $80 for some groups) will include:

• The conference

Keynote presentations and panel discussions providing information and tools to grow your business. Topics will include finance, accounting, sales, marketing, human resources and information technology.

• The expo

The exhibit area will attract conference delegates and business professionals interested in learning about companies that provide products and services critical to increasing sales and profitability.

• Networking

A daylong opportunity to meet other business owners topped off with a special reception at the conclusion of the conference.

• Keynotes and speakers(see the list)

Experts and leaders on finance, sales and marketing, HR and law to help grow your business.

• Marketing

Connect with Austin's most exciting businesses and organizations! Vendors will be on hand for product and service demonstrations throughout the day.

Bijoy adds:

This all-day event is designed for owners and managers of small to medium size businesses who are looking for the information, products and services needed to grow their business.