Rachel Pianka

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“Your Healthy Website”

www.SalmonRiverConsulting.com

About Rachel

Rachel Pianka is the founder and manager of www.SalmonRiverConsulting.com

She has more than 14 years of experience in the design, development and management of web solutions.

She has more than 14 years of experience in the design, development and management of web solutions. As an Internet consultant, she helps small businesses utilize current technology to create sophisticated, but simple solutions. In addition to Salmon River Consulting, Rachel also serves on the board of directors for the Marlborough Business Association. She is a member of Business Networking International and is proud to be part of the Membership Committee of the RiverEast chapter.

Your Healthy Website: A Checklist

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When considering one’s website, using this checklist will help determine if one has an opportunity to improve their website. This is important as having a website is not the same as having a healthy website. If your website isn’t healthy, it isn’t doing everything it could for your business. Having an engaging, well coded and properly laid out website is crucial in today’s competitive market. People look to the web more and more to find and do business. Make sure yours is the one they choose.RachelLogo

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Mike Sachleben

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Mike Sachleben
BlitzTime Co-Founder & President
Mike and the BlitzTime team have been running networking events on BlitzTime since January, 2008. Prior to BlitzTime, Mike founded and ran a database and reports consulting company which serviced clients in the Boston area and around the country. As a long time entrepreneur, Mike knows the value of networking and is committed to bringing great networking events to everyone around the country (and the world)!

Today there are many options for you to choose from when networking. In-person networking events, online social networking, and telephone networking events all have pros and cons. Mike shares where, how and who you should network with.


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Tom Gosche

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Tom Gosche
Branding Strategist
www.MarketingAndBrandingStrategy.com
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” People start in business doing what they love and end up dreading what they do. The Reason? They are not following a plan. With this presentation, you will pick up strategies that will help you grow your business from the inside out.

It is an introduction to a unique process for aligning your Personal Values and Beliefs with your Business Development Plan. There are ideas for creating and implementing effective business building strategies. Tom works with small businesses to create their Business Strategy Messages which leads to their personal and company B.R.A.N.D. His Marketing and Branding Strategy Training Session™ is a system of creating and implementing effective business building strategies.

Whether you are starting your new business, need to grow your existing business, or are in your career transition, Tom Gosche, The Business Strategist can help you! The Business Strategist consults experts in Healthcare, Business Professionals, Consultants and Home-based bus

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Karen Hinds

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Karen Hinds
www.workplacesuccess.com

About Karen:

Karen S. Hinds is a consultant, author of 4 books and CEO of Workplace
Success Group LLC, an international company that works with businesses
and educational institutions to position young professionals and youths
to be exceptional employees and future business executives.

The company also works with business leaders on innovative ways to motivate,
develop and supervise this new generation of workers.Some of her clients include
Harvard Business School Executive Education Program, The Bank of New York Mellon
and Turner Construction.

She writes a weekly business column for an internationally newspaper and appears
as a guest on radio and television programs and has been quoted in Black Enterprise
Magazine. Karen sits on the board of the Connecticut World Affairs Council and
the Waterbury YMCA. Karen was nominated for the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners
and won the Micro to Millions business award in 2008. She is also an adjunct
faculty member at Post University in Connecticut.

Kathy McAfee – Marketing Motivator

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Kathy McAfee

Kathy McAfee, The Marketing Motivator, executive presentation coach and motivational speaker.

Speaking as a Marketing Tool to

Grow your Business and Reputation

www.TheMarketingMotivator.Net

About Kathy:

Speaking for As A Marketing Tool to Grow Your Business and ReputationAbout Kathy McAfee: With over twenty years in the corporate and international business arena, Kathy McAfee has brought marketing innovation to numerous companies and industries. A seasoned marketing professional and professional speaker, Ms. McAfee has helped organizations and individuals grow by challenging their status quo.

With an expertise in unconventional marketing and influential communication, a passion for building leaders, and the energy to make things happen, she is known as “The Marketing Motivator.” A professional speaker, prolific writer, workshop facilitator and passionate thought-leader, Ms. McAfee motivates business people how to brand more successfully, how to present more persuasively, and how to re-invent themselves more rapidly.

Public speaking can be an excellent marketing tool to stimulate your business growth and position you as an expert in your field. Even if you don’t desire to become a professional speaker, you can benefit from “putting yourself out there” to networking groups, chambers of commerce and industries consortiums. Your ability to develop and deliver compelling content and market your presentations effectively will help build demand for you and your business. Executive Presentation Coach, Kathy McAfee will share her insights and proven methodology for becoming a high engagement presenter that will positioning you as an in-demand thought-leader. PROGRAM GOALS

  1. Learn new ways to increase your visibility, value and business leverage through speaking engagements;
  2. Give you courage and motivation to engage in personal marketing of who you are and what you know to benefit yourself and others;
  3. Teach you how you can become a high engagement presenter and more effectively communicate without PowerPoint and other technical crutches;
  4. Learn why and how you can build and leverage your list of motivated followers with every talk you give.

PROGRAM OUTCOME Participants will walk away new insight, tools and motivation to develop a potentially position themselves as public speakers and subject matter experts Kathy’s BIO Kathy McAfee is the Marketing Motivator and President of Kmc Brand Innovation, LLC. In her role as an executive presentation coach and motivational speaker, she helps other motivated business leaders accelerate their success through more effective networking, speaking, presenting and personal branding.

A graduate of Stanford University, she has over 20+ years of international and business experience with such companies as Levi Strauss, Maybelline, and Southcorp Wines of Australia. She is a certified master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and uses these powerful techniques to help her clients realize their full leadership potential. A certified master practitioner of NLP, Kathy is an approved Executive Development instructor for LIMRA International, the world’s largest trade association for financial services and insurance companies. She provides her signature program, Stand & Deliver advanced presentation training program with its distinctive PowerPoint-FREE high engagement methodology.

Bob Prehn

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Bob Prehn
“Appreciation Marketing; Grow Your Business by Sending Out to Give”

www.AppreciateAll.com

About Bob:
My name is Bob Prehn and I am a Senior Manager with Send Out Cards. I was introduced to Send Out Cards at a time in my life when I was feeling stagnant. Prior to Send Out Cards, I had owned a Custom Cabinet Business for 12 years and Rehabbed houses for 4 years.

When I sent my first card on the system, I saw the value immediately that this would bring not only to myself, but many people in my business life as well. I got started right away with the Entrepreneur option that was offered. The extremely low cost of becoming a business owner again was the only choice for me. I could send cards out and show others how to do the same and be paid for it – Wow, that’s easy!

Having my own brick and mortar business in the past where I always had the rent, utilities, payroll, taxes, etc. every month to pay, this was a no-brainer. I get paid for my efforts with no monthly overhead. To my surprise, this “Business” seems like I’m not even working. I’m simply having fun creating heartfelt cards, mailing them out and teaching others to do the same.

Talk about a dream career. I absolutely love it!Title of Topic: “The Value of Appreciation Marketing”

What we will be discussing:

1. Why “Sending Out To Get” is not effective and why “Sending Out To Give” is extremely effective.
2. How to use Send Out Cards as a tool to generate consistent on going referrals.
3. Putting the Law of Attraction in Action by using Send Out Cards on a daily basis.

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<span style=”font-size: medium;”><strong><a href=”http://internetmarketingonashoestring.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/40wayssocwdirectsales1.pdf”>Click here to access – 40 Ways that you can use SendOutCards in a direct sales business!</a></strong></span>

<a href=”http://bobprehn.internetmarketingonashoestring.com” target=”_blank”>To find out more visit Bob at: </a><a href=”http://www.appreciateall.com/” target=”_blank”>www.appreciateall.com</a><a href=”http://bobprehn.internetmarketingonashoestring.com” target=”_blank”>
</a>My name is Bob Prehn and I am a Senior Manager with Send Out Cards. I was introduced to Send Out Cards at a time in my life when I was feeling stagnant. Prior to Send Out Cards, I had owned a Custom Cabinet Business for 12 years and Rehabbed houses for 4 years. When I sent my first card on the system, I saw the value immediately that this would bring not only to myself, but many people in my business life as well. I got started right away with the Entrepreneur option that was offered. The extremely low cost of becoming a business owner again was the only choice for me. I could send cards out and show others how to do the same and be paid for it – Wow, that’s easy! Having my own brick and mortar business in the past where I always had the rent, utilities, payroll, taxes, etc. every month to pay, this was a no-brainer. I get paid for my efforts with no monthly overhead. To my surprise, this “Business” seems like I’m not even working. I’m simply having fun creating heartfelt cards, mailing them out and teaching others to do the same. Talk about a dream career. I absolutely love it!

Title of Topic: “The Value of Appreciation Marketing”

What we will be discussing:

1. Why “Sending Out To Get” is not effective and why “Sending Out To Give” is extremely effective.
2. How to use Send Out Cards as a tool to generate consistent on going referrals.
3. Putting the Law of Attraction in Action by using Send Out Cards on a daily basis.

Reno Lovison – Your Biz Cards

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Listen to the replay of Reno’s Teleseminar

renotreenewReno Lovison has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years as a sales rep, print broker, promotional products counselor, event manager, business appraiser, marketing strategist and sales trainer. He has good knowledge of wholesale distribution, retail operations and service businesses, has owned and operated a manufacturing company and has worked extensively in the pharmaceutical and hospitality industries. Reno has been the owner of Reno Lovison Marketing for over 15 years providing communication and marketing services to growing businesses.

His diverse clientele has enabled Reno to glimpse inside a myriad of enterprises giving him a unique perspective into the marketing and communications requirements of businesses large and small. In Turn Your Business Card Into Business he has distilled the essentials of entrepreneurship by encouraging readers to examine one of the business world’s smallest, and least expensive marketing tools in order to discover the essence of their communications strategy.

As a speaker and trainer Reno Lovison has presented nearly 300 training sessions nationally both in person and via live web based training. He also developed and presented a seminar on public relations tactics for 500 club officers and PR chairmen at the Lions Clubs International USA / Canada forum inn Milwaukee, WI.


Learn how to:

Refine communication; Find and attract business allies; Plant seeds that will grow your business; Create and define a clear business mission; Examine and improve the image you project; Increase referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations; Reach beyond the Internet and explore opportunities in 3D.

Check Out Reno’s Book on Amazon

FIND OUT STRATEGIES TO THESE COMMON SITUATIONS

  • Expanding your local business network.
  • Building Alliances
  • Are business cards necessary?
  • What does your business card say about you?
  • Talking about business cards.
  • Business card distribution strategy.
  • Face-to-face networking.
  • How many business cards have you given away?
  • Prospecting in your local community.
  • Are your contacts prepared to refer you?
  • What should be on my business card?
  • Promoting your local service business.
  • What can you do to promote your business with virtually no money?
  • Is face-to-face networking important?
  • Get more referrals?
  • Shameless self promotion
  • Are you talking or listening?
  • My downline needs help.
  • My distributors need help
  • My salespeople need help
  • Making a hundred day plan.
  • Building a local business
  • Identify the product you are selling

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Richard Fenton / Andrea Waltz

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Reprogram the Way You Think About “No!”

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The word “NO” has the power to keep many people from realizing their goals and dreams.  In fact it is often this alone that spells the difference between success and failure.  But, with the right mind shift you can turn this obstacle into your greatest asset!  “Go for No!” co-author Andrea Waltz will be sharing her unique concepts including…

- How to reprogram the way you think about failure & rejection, creating a mindset that encourages persistence and tenacity - How to turn hearing “NO” into a powerful positive – How using these strategies will have you feeling empowered and excited to build your business even in  the face of tough times

This new way of thinking has the power to change your business and your life as it has done for so many others!

Courage Crafters Inc.   Authors and Creators of Go for No!

Reprogram How You Think About “NO” to Achieve Outrageous Results!

Courage Crafters, Inc. Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz authors of Go for No!

Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz are owners of Courage Crafters, Inc. and the creators of Go for No! They have made it their mission to spread the “power of no” and speak at meetings and conventions around the country on this topic. The “go for no” ideas have been embraced by people in a wide variety of industries and organizations; from Juice Plus to American Express – from Eddie Bauer to Arbonne. Richard and Andrea are proud members of the National Speakers Association, DSA, and DSWA.

Click here for the Go for No Special Offer

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Bill Romer – Quick Videos

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Bill Romer

How To Create Attention-Grabbing Videos Quickly, Easily and Affordably

www.MaketheCopy.com

About Bill:

Bill Romer from “Making the Copy”, has been marketing online since 2003, using the internet to supplement his income as an aerospace engineer, professional pianist, salesperson, marketing director, voice actor, and online video producer.


He has had success with pay-per-click affiliate marketing and in creating successful product and service offerings in the Warrior Special Offers area of the popular Warrior Forum. He currently sells printing the U.S. Government, plays dueling pianos, writes sales and marketing copy, and creates audio and video for online marketers.

Kim DeYoung

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Kim DeYoung

The 7 Deadly Sins Women in Direct Sales Make…and How to Avoid Them


www.MetroMom.com

About Kim:

Kim DeYoung, Title: President & Founder of Metromom, LLC Kim DeYoung is the original Metromom—a driven, evolving woman committed to her family, her career and to managing her own home-based business with class. Dynamic, creative and eminently entrepreneurial Kim is the founder of Metromom.com and The Metromom Entrepreneurs Association.
Kim left a career in the fashion industry to design a work/life balance on her own terms annow helps other women do the same. Metromom is more than just a brand. It’s a tangible extension of Kim, reflecting her values and passions. After working in direct sales as a highly successful representative of Melaleuca, Kim went on to create an interactive online community at Metromom.com. This site is for entrepreneurial moms who want to connect with other like-minded women, promote themselves and get the right kind of coaching.

In striving for her own success Kim is still very focused on the success of others. This led to her involvement in Ladies Who Launch—an organization that fosters creativity and entrepreneurship for women. Kim hosts the Incubator Program in her own community in New Haven, Connecticut. Kim’s journey over the last twenty years has been enriched by her belief that the world is full of opportunities for personal growth but it’s how we react to these opportunities that matters.

It is now with complete clarity that she combines her experiences in business, coaching, direct sales, connecting and parenting to offer women the resources and support they need—helping them achieve their own definition of success as women and as business owners.

7 Deadly Sins Women in Direct Sales Make & How to Avoid Them

In this presentation, not only will you learn from Kim’s mistakes in direct sales, she’ll show you how implementing small but positive changes will lead you to great success. You’ll learn…

  • The importance of knowing WHY you’re in your business.
  • How and why you need a muse of your ideal customer and partner.
  • How to create and deliver a simple “speech” that focuses on your prospect and sells like magic.
  • How to scope out your environment so you never miss an opportunity.
  • The value of setting-up systems that save you time and make you money.

The 7 Deadly Sins Women in Direct Sales Make… And How to Avoid Them. This step-by-step training program shows women how to attract more clients, make more money, and enjoy the results of success.

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