Seminars, Workshops, & Other Events
Feb
4 (Thu)
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Win Government Contracts for Your Small Business
There are only three things you really need to know to do business U.S. Federal
Government.
1. They buy the product or service you sell.
2. They buy from SMALL companies like yours.
3. You can learn EVERYTHING you need to sell to the Federal government
in just ½ day.
When: Feb 4, 12:00 pm to 5:00
pm
Where: DORAL (call for exact location)
How Much: $497
Presented By: International Association of U.S. Government
Contractors
For More Info & To RSVP: Call 305-357-6478 or
Click www.IAUSGC.org
Feb
5 (Fri)
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm, FREE Seminar How to Turn an Idea Into a Business in 1 Day
Learn the "secret" tools and strategies to take your ideas for new products, services or businesses and quickly and inexpensively launch, test and market them in under 24 hours.
When: Feb 5, 2010 at 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Where: Hyatt Place Plantation (RSVP for address and directions)
How Much: Free, includes free
snacks, refreshments & handouts
Presented By: Startup Business Boot Camp
For More Info & To RSVP: Call
954-741-4111 or RSVP online at www.StartupBusinessBootCamp.com/freeseminar
Feb
15 (Fri) 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm, FREE Seminar How to Turn an Idea Into a Business
in 1 Day
Learn the "secret" tools and strategies to take your ideas for new
products, services or businesses and quickly and inexpensively launch, test
and market them in under 24 hours.
When: Feb 15, 2010 at 6:00 pm - 7:45pm
Where: Hyatt Place Plantation (RSVP for address and directions)
How Much: Free, includes free snacks, refreshments & handouts
Presented By: Startup Business Boot Camp
For More Info & To RSVP: Call 954-741-4111 or RSVP online
at www.StartupBusinessBootCamp.com/freeseminar
Expos & Trade
Shows
Mar
18 (Thu)
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Broward Chamber: 15+ Seminars & Trade Show
SPECIAL Expo Bonus SPEAKER PROGRAM - 15+ Informative Seminars! Over 80
Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows, Over 15,375 Exhibitors, Over 304,000 Attendees,
Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts,
New Customers, New Relationships, and More.
Where: Signature Grand in Davie, 6900 State Road 84,
Davie, FL 33317
Presented By: Broward County Chamber of Commerce
For More Info & Table Specials: Call (954)
274-6007 or (754) 234-1018
Articles of Interest
Develop
a Who's Who in Your Network
By Mike Owen, Business
Events Florida
You've heard the saying, its not what you know, but who you know. In business,
this statement could not be truer. Getting to people who can influence and get
results in your network is essential towards your success.
Getting people "in the know" as they say can help your business
to grow quickly. These people in this business are the proverbial net of
contacts that are part of your select group that helps you.
Many of these people are influential in the community in some way, and
you should make sure you guard them away from people you do not trust.
These are people you should touch base with regularly to get feedback and
information on happenings in the business world. Also, volunteer to help
these people to get what they need. A lot is said for those who unselfishly
give to influencers. Don't always try to get pay back from them immediately.
Trust me, they will remember that you helped them and will slowly welcome
you in their family in due time.
Your who's who network should include varying types of personalities and
backgrounds. These can be high-ranking government officials to a lowly
paid "connector". Never miss an opportunity to get information,
resources and people on your side. I have heard people state that using
people is wrong. That's an untrue statement in my eyes. Using people is
fine, but "abusing" people is a problem. Use your
network to help you to build your business, just make sure it's both ways.
If you are using people in a fashion that everybody wins, then that cannot
be a bad thing.
Beware of the "sharks". Sharks are those people who come into
your life to take and take and take. Their existence in your network
is one that can absolutely ruin your credibility if you are not careful.
Do not introduce these people to your who's who network. Once in, they
will spread through your entire network like a virus. I have found that
the way you treat your network is how they will treat you.
The common denominator amongst the who's who network is that they are
great at getting useful information that benefits them. To bring value
to them, you must become proficient at getting useful information that
may benefit them. In turn, the same will be bestowed unto you. It's a simple
yet effective concept.
Your who's who contacts are regular people too. It's not always about
money with them. These people will do what ever they can to help you, and
just want your respect and help when you can. Developing a quality list
can take time as "eagles never fly together, instead, you find them
one at a time." Constantly work at finding these people for your network
and build the network as you would a house. Solid foundation and with strong
columns.
Mike Owen is an author on "business networking" in South
Florida. He teaches professionals how to network for business. His lifelong
passion is connecting people for business and otherwise. You can contact
him at www.MikeOwenBiz.com.
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