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Smart Growth for Small Business: Planning & Execution with Microsoft Tools You Already Own

October 16, 2025
Theater 5 LV

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, small businesses face mounting pressure to grow efficiently while managing limited resources. Yet many overlook the powerful tools already at their fingertips, tools that can transform how they plan, execute, and measure success. This seminar, led by Protivix founder Richard Cano, is designed to help small business leaders unlock growth by leveraging the Microsoft platform they already own.

With over 30 years of experience in consulting and building technology solutions, Richard brings a practical, results-driven approach to business transformation. This session introduces a proven framework, Plan + Execute + Measure, that empowers teams to align strategy with action, improve accountability, and make smarter decisions using familiar Microsoft tools like Planner, Teams, and Power BI.

Whether you're a startup founder, manager, or looking to grow to the next level, this seminar will show you how to turn everyday tools into a growth engine. You’ll learn how to structure your planning process, streamline execution, and use data to continuously improve, all without investing in new software or complex systems.

Objectives: 
- Help small business leaders understand the core drivers of sustainable growth.
- Demonstrate how Microsoft tools can be used to plan, execute, and measure business initiatives. 
- Introduce practical workflows and strategies that improve team alignment and productivity. 
- Showcase real-world examples, including how smart apps like RICO enhance planning and decision-making.

Key Themes:
- The Growth Formula: Plan + Execute + Measure 
- Maximizing Microsoft Planner for task management and accountability
- Using Microsoft Teams for seamless communication and execution
- Leveraging Power BI to track KPIs and make data-driven decisions
- Enhancing your workflow with intelligent tools like RICO and Team Member Pro

What You’ll Take Away:
- A clear framework for planning and executing business initiatives 
- Practical tips for using Microsoft tools more effectively 
- Insights into how small businesses can scale without new software investments 
- A real-world example of how smart apps can amplify your existing tools 
-  Actionable steps to start improving your planning and execution immediately

Speakers
Richard Cano, President - Protivix Business Solutions LLC