NETWORKING

Networking to Win

Posted by Dana Hickles on August 24, 2009 at 11:36pm

For some of us it is hard to meet and speak with people we don't know. It can be very difficult to strike up a conversation without running the other person when networking. Here are a few tips to get you started. Master the art of small talk. Always have objectives and common interest. Once you've established your objective and/or common interest, make sure that you keep your target engaged in the conversation. Ask questions about their business. What kinds of services are offered? Who is the targeted market for their business? You may be able to help each other and form a connection. Exchange information and follow up. Following up can be the beginning of building and possibly maintaining a business contact.Creating an elevator speech makes for a good introduction. Come up with a creative way to say what you do without saying your title or the name of your company in 30 seconds. This will create an automatic interest from the person you are speaking.5 key questions you may want to ask yourself when networking.1. Who is already in my corner?2. What have the done for me?3. What have I done for them?4. How do I intend to keep them in my corner?5. What do I hope to gain from them?

Why 97% Of Marketers Fail

Posted by Joan Gilchrist on August 23, 2009 at 12:30am

The four reasons why 97% of Network Marketers fail.1. Lack of leads2. Lack of money3. Lack of marketing skills4. Lack of duplication

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Riland Educational Corporation is seeking vendors for it's Annual CommunityHealth and Arts Festival.

Posted by Barbara Andrews on August 15, 2009 at 12:10am

When: September 26, 2009 10am - 6 pm Where: Clarkston, Georgia's Milam Park.Vendor Tables are $35 and are first paid first placed. We have 5 tables left with electricity and they are $40. Reserving a table gets your business card free placement in out dircetory to be passed out the day of the event. If you aren't able to be there $10 you can add your business card to our directory to be given out to every patron. Tables can be reserved and paid for at www.rilandcorp.com

Donate for a cause!

Posted by Lipstick Killers Collection on August 11, 2009 at 6:17pm

Hello there Family and Friends,BGC, Inc. needs you to donate whatever you can to help us become successful. We have two fashion shows coming up, a wardrobe to provide for a play, and charities that need us! With every purchase made, 10% of the sale goes to charities for children, breast cancer research, and domestic abuse organizations. We need you! They need us! Let's work together and make this happen. Please email us here, via Facebook Syreeta Rios, or via email biggyrlpurpose@gmail.com and we can send you a paypal invoice for the amount you would like to donate.Be the change you want to see in the world people!LoveS. Sahara Riosceo Big Gyrl Clothing, IncFashion for the Urban Plus Womanwww.biggyrlclothing.com

RIP

Posted by Lipstick Killers Collection on August 11, 2009 at 6:16pm

Hey there divas, just checking in on you to see how everything is going. I am doing ok, just wondering what is going on. There have been so many celebrities dying lately, and now my Aunt Peaches and a few guys that I grew up with. It seems to be a privilege to make to 30 years old. Well my aunt was very old, but now I feel for my grandmother. She lost aunt peaches, uncle sunny, its only uncle phil and she left. Just want everyone to be safe and keep in touch with your family.On another note, I wanted to share a link with you to show support. I am a columnist for examiner.com and i am focusing on the Atlanta night life. If you will, show support by reading my articles and forwarding them on to friends, family, etc. Thanks a mil and have a great week everyone!http://www.examiner.com/x-19193-East-Atlanta-Village-Nightlife-ExaminerSyreeta R

WEA 3rd Annual National Women's Conference '09 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted by Women Entrepreneurs OF America on July 23, 2009 at 3:55am

The National Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs Of America and our Indianapolis Chapter will host our prestigious 3rd Annual National Women's Conference Weekend, August 21-23, 2009 at the Westin Hotel (Downtown, Indianapolis, Indiana).Ms. Isabelita (Iszzy) Robinson of the Indianapolis Chapter will serve as Honorary Chairperson for this weekend of events that includes the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award that will be honored at our Gala "All White Affair" on Saturday nite, August 22, 2009.Your participation in this event will not only raise up the women in our community, it will support the mission and programs of Women Entrepreneurs Of America of giving back to "women in transitioning" and ex-offenders reentry programs. For More Information call: 317-828-6882 or 317-602-3785. Go to our website at www.freewebs.com/indyweainc.

WEA 3rd Annual National Women's Conference '09 in Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted by Women Entrepreneurs OF America on July 23, 2009 at 3:41am

Celebrate Black Achievements

Posted by Ola Akinsanya on June 29, 2009 at 5:22am

It is here! Once again feast your eyes on another release of AfricanPreneurs Magazine. A brand new home has been created to house the first two magazines of the AfricanPreneurs Global Network. Introducing www.africanpreneursmag.com, which presents both our Second Edition along with our First Edition, in a new light.Viewing the magazine requires Adobe Reader 9.1; if you don't already have it downloaded, go to www.adobe.com for a free download. On top of the screen look for downloads and click on adobe reader.The Third Edition is already on its way and members are encouraged to be part of the magazine by advertising. Take advantage of the special promotion and advertise your business with little as $199.00 for 1 year. Please click on the link to view the magazine, spread the word and invite yr friends to our group on facebook.Thankshttp://www.africanpreneursmag.com

Update - What's going on in my world

Posted by Ladee16 on June 28, 2009 at 8:31pm

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Frustrated by your social networking?

Posted by Lisa Mullins on June 2, 2009 at 10:30pm

It has been said that social networking can be a great resource for small business owners. After all, you socialize, talk about what you do and promoteyour products all in the same venue. But that’s the frustrating part.Especially, when you are using social networking to beef up your business andcreate a following. Knowing when to say what, where to say it and who to say itto, it is a process and it does take time to implement. Every day.That’s why I created Social Networking Done 4 You.If you are looking for innovative social networking techniques and resources,take a look at the articles we have available.

Want to keep your tribe up to date with your happenings but unlike Kenny in “My Boys”, you don’t want to tweet each time you are in the rest room and instead want to tweet real information about your business, take a look at our Microblogging Done 4 You Packages.

If you, like Brenden on “My Boys” (can you tell it’s one of my favorite shows) don’t believe all the hype about Facebook, but you want to give it a try anyway and don’t want to lose yourself in it, like Brenden did, take a look at our Online Social Networking Done 4 You Package.

If you have a website and the only person who ever see it is your brother, and your mother-in-law, on a good day but, you want real traffic, people who are actually interested in what you are talking about, then take a look at our Social Bookmarking Done 4 You Package.

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Twitter Is The Icing, Not The Cake

Posted by Donna Maria Coles Johnson on June 14, 2009 at 11:39pm

I am a passionate believer in the power of social networking for small business owners. I have spoken many times at conferences and teleseminars about small business owners can use Twitter to create relationships and expand their sphere of influence.One of the things I notice in my travels is that there is a misplaced reliance on Twitter as a marketing tool. If I had a dime for every time a business owner told me that he or she had not blogged in months because they had been spending all of their social time on Twitter, I think I'd be rich.Twitter Is Not A PanaceaAs good as Twitter is, it is not a panacea. Twitter will not swoop into your business and fix problems that are already there. For example, if you do not already have a blog, Twitter will be of little use to you. If you do not have or do not want to have genuine relationships with other small business owners, Twitter will be no use to you. And if your website is a messy collection of blurry photos and spelling and grammatical errors, Twitter will not only be useless to you, but it could also actually hurt your business.Neither Twitter nor any other social media tool owned by a third party should form the platform for your marketing outreach. The core of your marketing strategy should be supported by content that you own and control: your e-commerce site, business card, email newsletter, brochures, blog, podcasts, etc.Twitter Cannot Save A Lousy Marketing PlanTwitter should supplement a marketing machine that already works reasonably well on its own.While Twitter is no substitute for an innovative, attention grabbing, system that markets a fabulous product, it does a heckuva job at supplementing a system that is already getting results. Twitter is like cake frosting. It's useless unless there's a cake to frost. But put it on top of a rich and scrumptious slice of cake and it's hmm hmm good for you and your customers.Question: Are you perplexed by Twitter and how it can possibly work for your business? If so, check for holes in your existing marketing armor and plug them up. Chances are that, when you do, Twitter will take on a whole new meaning for your business. What do you think? I'd love to hear your comments, experiences and even questions on this topic in the comments section below.

"We have beautiful history, and we shall create another in the future that will astonish the world."

Posted by Darlene on June 14, 2009 at 5:28pm

"Be as proud of your race today as our fathers were in days of yore (long ago). We have beautiful history, and we shall create another in the future that will astonish the world." Marcus GarveyI love these words from Brother Garvey that he spoke almost 100 years ago. Isn't it funny how cycles repeat themselves? Do you think that Bro. Garvey, Malcolm or Dr. King ever envisioned a Black family in the White House? So taking that in consideration and the visionary words of Bro Garvey, what can we do in 2009 to help his vision of Black pride, unity and economic empowerment come to an even higher level of fruition?We can expand on Bro Garvey's vision of uniting more Black Consumers with Black Businesses. We need production facilities owned and operated by Black people! To produce the wonderful bath, body, beauty products, clothing, computers, CDs/DVDs, etc. We need to search for a Black owned business for our everyday products and services first, before we shop at the Big Box or other retail stores. Then we need a distribution operation to get these products made by Black entrepreneurs to the Black consumers and Black retail establishments! After that we need more Black financial institutions. I personally have both my personal and business account with a Black owned bank. We can take the Black Wall Street (Tulsa, Oklahoma) to a global level and create hundreds even thousands of self-sufficient Black communities around the world.With any major change in society, it starts with a handful of people with a united vision. Those willing to make the vision into a reality...these are true visionaries. Those willing to accept that everyone they talk to will not accept this idea of change...many will take the wait and see attitude. Let me wait and see if you can do this before I step out and try it. But there will be many others who see the big picture and come on board who are ready, willing and able to help do what is needed.So if you have seen or heard any of my previous blogs, you know that I am actively pursuing to fulfill Bro Garvey’s dream. I buy Black as much as possible. I let others know about other Black businesses. My husband and I even gave away 25-second commercials on our radio show last year, so that our listeners would know where to find Black businesses in my area to support.You are receiving this message because of the internet, which is one of the most powerful resources on the planet that we can use to make all of this happen. There is a powerful video that I hope you can take the time to watch at www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar that starts off with a phenomenal presentation of how our people dominate every single field we enter, sports, entertainment/music and now is our time to dominate in the field of business like never before. Trust me this video will blow you away and inspire you to do what you need to do for your business, your family and your community!Note: You may have to enter the site by joining as a general member to watch the video. If you are already a member just use your email address and password to login.

3 Ways to Build Powerful Business Relationships Online!

Posted by Trina Newby on June 18, 2009 at 1:46pm

Just as the Power of the Internet took the world by storm, so will the Power of Social Networking for Women!Social Networks allow women to build alliances, connect with women they normally would not have the opportunity to meet and share information about their services and products.Here are 3 ways to start building solid relationships with businesswomen online:1. Brand yourself as an expert. Stick with a particular niche or subject as you build your online reputation. This not only helps you with SEO, but it also helps people to trust in what you say, because they see you posting about the same subject or industry.2. Think Value. Always think about the value in the content you post to boards and blogs. How can the information you post be used right away? Whatever you post, let be of value to the reader.3. Develop Online Trust. Make sure that whatever you say you will provide or whatever resources you give are valid. There's nothing like clicking on a link or connecting with someone only to not have them respond. It breaks trust and believe me they'll comment about it on your wall, message board or blog.Let's Build a Trusting Online Relationship!Trina NewbyWomen About Biz Click here for a FREE Basic Membership to Women About Biz!

Find out how to earn points just for joining and inviting Black people to shop, network and socialize.

Posted by Darlene on May 30, 2009 at 8:02pm

Have you heard of the Ebony experiment? A Black couple has dedicated the next year to try to spend with Black businesses as much as possible. They have a sign outside of their home that is a rolling total of dollars they have spent with Black businesses. I think that is a wonderful idea and a stellar effort. Now if we could just get 39,999,998 other Black people to do the same.Did you know that there are only a few completely Black owned and operated networking sites online today? Most have been started by other ethnic groups because they saw the value in our collective $900+ Billion dollars? Or others are Black Owned Groups located within websites owned by other ethnic groups. Come join me in supporting this new venture which already has a base of over 22,000 positive Black people and businesses and let's change our own economy starting right now!I am so honored to be a part of a Black owned and operated company that is taking social networking, Black business networking and Black shopping by combining them together to help promote & support more Black businesses around the world. This is a free online community for every positive Black person who wants to support Black businesses. So to reward their efforts, every person who joins the site earns points, every time they purchase they earn points, every time they get someone else to join they also earn points. So this creates a viral effect that we expect to change the way Black consumers support Black Businesses.This site will have all of the features of Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and more! So how would you like to be sitting on top of a social network of hundreds or thousands of Black consumers and earning points on every item they purchase and every person they invite to the network that you can redeem to purchase from Black Businesses? Visit www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar right now and sign up for your free account. If you were already a general member of TAG Team, just use that login info. My goal is to get 1,000 people signed up for their free account within the next 30 days. I have joined many groups that you have invited me to; I’m just asking you to do the same for me this one time.Darlene RobinsonEmail: mauddarlene.robinson@yahoo.comCell: 407-283-5163

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What would you get if you put the features of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube together with a Black Business Network and a Black E-Commerce Site?

Posted by Darlene on May 22, 2009 at 12:45am

Find out every Thursday at 9:30pm Eastern on the Black Business Network Conference Call!• Hear how to get products you created in the Buy Black Today store.• Need a distribution outlet for your products?• Want a sales force to market your products?• Find out about the upcoming changes coming soon to benefit every Black business owner & consumer.• PLUS! The Black Business Network is coming to your city. Local chapters are being launched all around the country, including right here in Orlando, where I live.• Press releases will be going out soon to promote the next phase of this unique network to every Black Media Outlet and Black Journalist on the planet...• Here’s the scoop: The Buy Black Today store is going to be right in the heart of the new BBN. Every time a Black consumer comes to shop every paid member's biz profile is going to be right smack in the middle of one of the largest Black shopping Mecca's in the world.• Coming soon! Think Facebook, Twitter, NING, YouTube meets the Black Online Shopping Network. The beauty of this is …all Black owned and operated, stand alone internet portal.Visit www.blackbusinessnetwork.com/TeamDollar and click on events then select 5/21/09 for more info on the conference call. Join the online community as a general member, then watch commercials of Black Business Owners, visit the Buy Black Today Store, play some nostalgic video games!Darlene Robinson

MEDIA ADVISORY

Posted by Angel Payne on April 2, 2009 at 10:37pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFraserNet's “Succeeding in Tough Times” 2009 PowerNetworking Conference Gives African American's a 10 Point Economic Plan for Succeeding in Today's EconomyApril 2, 2009, ATLANTA, GA - According to FraserNet founder George Fraser, African-Americans should not wait on the government to solve the community's current economic issues, but rather start empowering themselves to improve their own economic realities. Dr. Fraser says, “Blacks need their own economic stimulus plan. In tough times your relationships and networks are critical, they are your lifeline to weathering this economic storm.”Additionally Fraser says, “We cannot expect others to do for us that which we are not willing to do for ourselves. Thus, our conference is a network of thousands who come together each year to share, educate and empower each other through networking. When they leave our conference they know how to get more clients, how to build their businesses and accelerate their careers through networking.”FraserNet, Inc. (www.frasernet.com) today announced that the theme ‘Success Runs In Our Race, Lead. Change. Focus. and Succeeding In Tough Times' has been chosen for the June 2009 PowerNetworking Conference. The conference is known for attracting top talent from the African-American business community. Workshops, panels, two luncheons, National Town Hall Meeting, and networking will all be happening from June 25-27 at the Marriott Atlanta Marquis in downtown Atlanta. Confirmed appearances include Marc Morial, Les Brown, Ed Gordon, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Bev Smith, Dr. Farrah Gray, Jeff Johnson, George Curry, Rev. Otis Moss Jr., Dr. Roosevelt Thomas and Janice Bryant Howroyd. In addition, at this year's conference there will be special awards presentations, business exhibits, a special luncheon to celebrate six phenomenal Black Women, and a new feature; “The Elevator Pitch Olympics,” where entrepreneurs can have their business propositions evaluated by a panel of investment experts. This year's sponsors include: Ford, The Home Depot, Delta, Alcoa, Anheuser Busch, Chevron, Chick-fil-A, Cleveland Clinic, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Compro Tax, Constant Contact, DataFax, Dell, Exelon, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Hewlett Packard, LESCO, Nielsen, Pitney Bowes, Prudential Financial, State Farm, Turner Construction, UPS, U.S. Cellular, Wells Fargo, Wendy's, Weyerhaeuser.About FraserNet:FraserNet is a global leadership network committed to economic development through education, training and empowerment for Black people. Its focus is to train, educate and equip Black people with new skills, new thinking, and new approaches for personal, professional and financial success in the 21st Century. FraserNet has been producing the PowerNetworking Conference for 8 years.George C. Fraser is Chairman & CEO of FraserNet Inc. He is considered by many to be one of the most important voices in Black America and one of the foremost authorities on networking and building effective relationships. His newest book Click: 10 Truths For Building Extraordinary Relationships (McGraw-Hill 2008) is a national best seller.Mr. Fraser is the author of two additional books: Success Runs In Our Race; The Complete Guide to Effective Networking in the African American Community (a critically acclaimed bestseller) and Race For Success: The Ten Best Business Opportunities for Blacks in America. Both were published by HarperCollins. Mr. Fraser is also the publisher of the award-winning SuccessGuide Worldwide; The Networking Guide to Black Resources.More information about the conference and registration for the 2009 PowerNetworking Conference is available on www.frasernet.com or www.powernetworkingconference.com or at 216-691-6686 extension 330, attn: Bria RiceMedia Contact(s): Debra Dixon, Light of Gold PR, Marketing and Consulting LLC646-278-5658 (NY), 917-385-1079email: mediainquiries@lightofgoldpr.com or brice@frasernet.com- end -

Posted by Ola Akinsanya on February 19, 2009 at 3:39pm

African Entrepreneurs Network understands that all businesses are not created equal. Therefore, we created a network designed to help all level of businesses. Small businesses in general do require exposure in order to be successful. Companies pay a lot of money to get in front of millions of consumers because they recognize that marketing is required in order to generate revenue. Television commercials account for most of the advertising of goods and services, and they have proven to be very successful. Magazines, likewise, are successful in their own rights; they also have a share in the market of advertising. The more popular the magazine, the more the likelihood for a certain ad to be properly circulated. Now there is the Internet, the information super highway, where traffic is mind boggling. What better medium for one to advertise and reach a very large percentage of the population.Then, there is also the cost of an ad. Advertising can be expensive if you advertise on television and the popular magazines. However, the Internet can also give you the same exposure if you advertise in the right forum. African Entrepreneurs Network encourages its members to advertise because it works. Anyone who wants to be successful in business is going to require some exposure. The network and its members also create a community of business owners who share ideas and also advertise their businesses at low cost. There is referral marketing within the community and the members support one another's business. African Entrepreneurs Network has created a "Shopping Mall" of businesses that is visited and supported by the members of the network.Congratulations to all who have taken the initial step of business ownership, and is presently sitting in the driver's seat. Now is the time to put on your navigation system to direct you to your destination. With that we welcome you to the African Entrepreneurs Network where your small business ownership dreams will be realized with the assistance of our advisors, counselors, and our network members.Ola AkinsanyaCEO and Founder of African Entrepreneurs Networkhttp://africanceos.ning.comhttp://africanentrepreneur.net

BLACK BUSINESS BUILDERS CELEBRATE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...YOU SHOULD BE PART OF THIS CLUB

Posted by Rickey on March 3, 2009 at 9:47pm

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Make It Happen with Lo Radio Show

Posted by Lolita on January 16, 2009 at 12:43am

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