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Steve Smith Combine Networking, Planning and Etiquette to Create a Superior Referral Building Strategy

Face to face marketing traditionally known as networking has always been an integral part of a successful small business marketing strategy. But, with the increase of people starting businesses as an alternative to going back into the job market, networking events have taken on more of a ‘swap meet’ atmosphere as business owners and entrepreneurs attempt to find buyers and collect business cards to use for future email campaigns. If networking is done right, it can fuel a continuous stream of q… Continue

Added by Steve Smith on November 7, 2009 at 8:48pm — No Comments

Kaaren Hall Real Estate IRA?

What is a real estate IRA? "Real estate IRA" is a term used to describe a real estate investment(s) in a self-directed IRA or 401(k). With a real estate IRA, you can earn tax-free/tax-deferred returns on your real estate investments. What types of real estate IRA investments are allowed? The following is a partial list: * Raw land * Single-family homes * Commercial property * Apartments * Duplexes * Condos/townhomes * Mobile homes * Real estate notes * Second mortgages * Partial notes * Real… Continue

Added by Kaaren Hall on November 5, 2009 at 6:21am — No Comments

Steve Smith Peter Drucker: His Leadership Message is Alive and Needed!

This week, many in business throughout the United States and around the world will be celebrating the 100th birthday of history’s most influential business thinker- Peter F. Drucker. Drucker, now deceased, was lauded as the father of modern management and published 39 books on a whole range of topics and principles that he saw as essential to the greater role of business in society. His first rule of thumb was his version of medicine’s Hippocratic Oath: Do no harm. Leave the marketplace, the wor… Continue

Added by Steve Smith on November 3, 2009 at 6:17pm — No Comments

Steve Smith Does Size Matter?

What determines how big things should be? As Americans, we tend to think that bigger is better in most cases. Until recently, the SUV market was based on this principle. In contact sports, bigger certainly has its advantages. And don’t forget about all the restaurants who serve more food that most people can eat in one sitting. On the other end of the size continuum is the idea that smaller is where it’s at. This has certainly been the case for cell phones, computers and cameras. In fact, techn… Continue

Added by Steve Smith on November 2, 2009 at 10:16pm — No Comments

Gino Clemente Insured with a Risk Retention Group?

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In the current market conditions alot of businesses specifically franchise owners are typically insured with a risk retention group that the franchisor recommends or has a relationship with. A great example would be Servpro Fire Restoration Services. Most franchise owners beleive that they must insure with the carrier or in most cases… Continue

Added by Gino Clemente on November 1, 2009 at 8:50pm — No Comments

Raad Ghantous Raad 's new article "The Holidays are Coming – Visit-ability (Part One)" @ http://tinyurl.com/ykgpr5q

The Holidays are Coming – Visit-ability (Part One) by Raad Ghantous on October 23, 2009

“Holidays are coming, holidays are coming, holidays are coming … watch out, look around, something’s coming, coming to town, coming to your town, holidays are coming, something magica… Continue

Added by Raad Ghantous on October 23, 2009 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Melinda Stone Growing a Successful Green Business

In today's world, more and more people are becoming more conscious of their environment. As a result, more businesses are adopting environmentally friendly business practices, like becoming a sustainable, green business. However, even with all the advantages of going green, there are many business… Continue

Added by Melinda Stone on October 19, 2009 at 9:55am — No Comments

James Burns Estate Planning and New Estate Tax Laws

There are three estate tax bills on the table and each one makes you feel like why bother trying to get wealthy if they are going to take it away when I die. First there is S.722 which is introduced by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., Chairman of the Senate Finance Committe which proposes a freeze on the estate tax exclusion rate at 2009 ($3.5 million per person). S.722 also provides for reunification of the estate and gift tax credit (use $3.5 towards estate or gift tax) and is indexed for inflation.… Continue

Added by James Burns on October 13, 2009 at 10:07pm — No Comments

Gino Clemente Real Life Reasons for Life Insurance....

Click on the picture above to watch this real life story regarding life insurance THE TARA NEWBY STORY If you come across a young guy and he tells you he doesn't beleive in life insurance, have him watch this youtub… Continue

Added by Gino Clemente on October 11, 2009 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Gino Clemente The Biggest Savings for Personal Insurance

Did you know that one of the largest and most popular discounts for personal insurance is the auto and home discount. Insurance companies give a huge discount on both home and auto insurance policies when they are insured together. How much could you save? Well I have helped Clients save hundred's of dollars per… Continue

Added by Gino Clemente on October 11, 2009 at 8:05pm — No Comments

Richard Cervantez Surf the Internet Privately with "InPrivate Browsing"

InPrivate Browsing prevents Internet Explorer 8 from storing data about your browsing session. This helps prevent anyone else… Continue

Added by Richard Cervantez on October 9, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Jarrett Gucci World Wide Distribution - BNI Southern California Training Video

This So Cal BNI leadership training video showcases five BNI chapters who have proved that Givers Gain networking principles will create increased membership and financial success. Continue

Added by Jarrett Gucci on October 8, 2009 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Diane EIsner Chamber Luncheon

I am off to the Chamber Luncheon at Spazzos. I haven't been able to make lunch lately because I have gotten to many referrals out of the Chamber. That is a great problem to have. Will I see you there? Continue

Added by Diane EIsner on October 8, 2009 at 9:59am — No Comments

Melinda Stone Go Green OC!

How does a person ‘Go Green’? By educating yourself and making small changes every day. Sounds simple, but can be a challenging task. Home At Last Magazine can help with its newest issue. Don't wait any longer to help the environment http://bit.ly/nM7E Continue

Added by Melinda Stone on October 7, 2009 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Diane Eisner Toastmasters tomorrow

I am the timer tomorrow at Toastmasters. I am looking forward to trying a new job. Toastmasters is great. I just watched the Nixon Frost interview and Nixon said ah 147 times. Continue

Added by Diane Eisner on October 4, 2009 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Richard Cervantez Want a new PC?...then Wait!

Are you are in the market for a new PC computer,.. then WAIT! Just until Oct 22nd when Microsoft's newest operating system Windows 7 comes out! I've been using it for 3 months and I love it, much faster and everything works better. Microsoft's best operating system ever! Pair this new operating system with the new Intel Core i7 Processor and you'll have the next generation of PC Technology that IS the future! … Continue

Added by Richard Cervantez on October 3, 2009 at 10:19pm — No Comments

Diane EIsner Le Tip of Coto De Caza

Debbie Hallgarten and I spoke about networking at our Le Tip meeting in Coto today. We had high praise for Jarrett for this space and for SOC Networkers in general. We are as strong as our membership. I invite you to invite someone to our meetings. Diane Eisner Accountabilities Continue

Added by Diane EIsner on September 30, 2009 at 11:19am — No Comments

Diane EIsner Lake forest mixer

I believe that there is a mixer in Lake Forest tomorrow. Can someone help with the details? Diane Continue

Added by Diane EIsner on September 29, 2009 at 7:40pm — No Comments

Sheryl Lynn Why Sponsor an Event? PLUS we are Interviewing for Sponsors – 10 Available – First come first serve.

THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS TO SPONSOR AN EVENT If your logo is not attached an event coming up soon, let us know as we are interviewing for qualified sponsors for a very huge exciting event set for October 23rd, 2009. (see link at www.bobdavies.com) AURI FOOTWEAR from SCAL, named by Forbes Magazine as o… Continue

Added by Sheryl Lynn on September 21, 2009 at 1:49pm — 2 Comments

Steve Smith Are Your Networking Efforts Producing Results? Here Are Seven Strategies to Build a Solid Referral Business

If you own a small business, networking should be a key component of your overall marketing strategy. Networking is the best way to build relationships with people in your community at a personal level. It’s the only way to convey who you are in real life; something that will earn a tremendous amount of trust, confidence and credibility if done properly. Networking can be very intimidating for some business owners. It requires being able to walk into rooms full of people you don’t know and feel… Continue

Added by Steve Smith on September 18, 2009 at 11:47am — No Comments

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