Thursday, November 22, 2007
Network Meeting
This week's regular meeting was cancelled due to the Network Meeting @ Holiday Inn, hosted by the Halifax Club. Thnaks to Cory & co for putting on a Christmas themed event and getting us thinking about the "Worst Christmas Gift we ever got" - an interesting way to remember people!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Certificate in Small Business Creation
Louise asked for this information to be forwarded - Louise attended this program before starting up Kindermusik and is a wonderful testament to the course.
Dalhousie University College of Continuing Education is pleased to announce its new small business program – “The Certificate in Small Business Creation.” This innovative program is a comprehensive introduction to the field for those who wish to gain expertise in operating a small business.
Since 1993, through the Self Employment Program, the College has helped over 1,600 Service Canada clients successfully fulfill the dream of owning their own business.
Contact:
Dawne Walker, Program Manager @ College of Continuing Education, Dalhousie University Small Business Programs - (902) 494-8837 - www.dal.ca/cce
Dalhousie University College of Continuing Education is pleased to announce its new small business program – “The Certificate in Small Business Creation.” This innovative program is a comprehensive introduction to the field for those who wish to gain expertise in operating a small business.
Since 1993, through the Self Employment Program, the College has helped over 1,600 Service Canada clients successfully fulfill the dream of owning their own business.
Contact:
Dawne Walker, Program Manager @ College of Continuing Education, Dalhousie University Small Business Programs - (902) 494-8837 - www.dal.ca/cce
Ideal Customer
It was a quiet meeting this morning, partly due to the fact that some of the group were Net-ing (networking without the work!) at the Please Take My Card Event last night which Lori & the team at AMI hosted. An excellent concept and a great turn-out for their first event in Halifax. Great job, Lori!
This morning, as part of our Elevator Speeches, people were asked to tell us about their Ideal Customer.
The responses were as follows:
- Stephanie's ideal customer is someone who wants to be helped ie is willing to be actively involved in their rehabilitation, not expecting someone else to do all the work for them!
- Jeff told us about a new customer - a Government department, to his surprise! Jeff's ideal is a company that already has a receptionist but who is dealing with other tasks also. Smiledog can deal with the overflow, cover lunch or simply free up a bit of time for the receptionist to get other work done also.
- Jerry's ideal is someone with a wheelbarrow full of money that wants to buy tomorrow! He likes customers who are proactive and want to get things done.
- Steve likes customers who are unsure of what they are doing . . . . as he likes the hands-on approach and enjoys helping people, for example first-time buyers; those who do not know about Wills; have no Estate Planning etc.
- Marybeth's ideal customer is one with a disability/injury, indicating more than a one-off approach. MB would like to be able to develop a relationship over time to be more effective.
- Deborah is looking for people with an upcoming event who want something different and no fixed idea as she enjoys the creative aspect of her job and putting ideas across.
- Paul was very specific about his ideal - 6 feet tall, good-looking lady with lots of money. Now there's a man who knows what he is looking for :)
- Liz wants customers with a need for photography on an on-going basis. She also showed us a picture she recently created - a very subtle photographic collage -a beautiful piece of art. More creativity being shown there.
- Bill is looking for customers who are interested in the final product more so than the cost of it - the treasures of yesterday that can be preserved for tomorrow. Remember the christening robe shadow-box Bill showed us recently?
- Angela's ideal is someone who is open to new ideas, who allows her the flexibility to be creative in getting their message out to the public.
- Dolores is looking for people who want to look and feel good - men & women - as Dolores was this week's Speaker, she showed us some of the MK range including the new men's range. . . . something for everyone there - Ladies, Men & Teens.
- Eleanor's ideal customer is Business Owners/Managers who are interested in learning new skills or improving existing ones to help develop their business as she will be running a series of workshops starting on November 30th.
Hopefully that gives us all a little more information about each other's customers & prospects. If we recognise them when we are out & about, we can bring in some quality referrals for each other. It may also get you thinking . . . . do you know who your Ideal Customer is?
That's about it for this week - don't forget there is no meeting next week (the 22nd) because of the Network event at Holiday Inn, Kearney Lake. See you there.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Lessons Learned
Some Words of Wisdom this week came from . . .
Steve who advised us to Always read the Contract . . . . Steve told a story about a client who didn't read the contract and paid the price!
Bill's Lesson was Patience Pays - especially where customers are concerned. . . . . A recent visitor to Advantage seemed unimpressed at the time yet returned with a number of items for framing, based on the patience & kindness of the staff (Joyce!).
Jeff's lesson was Persistence Pays . . . . . After smiling and shaking hands with many people at a recent event, Jeff was ready yo give up but decided to keep on going . . . the last person he smiled at and shook hands with was the one that paid off. He got a lead.
Other news this week
Joan is very excited to be an Official Travel Idol Partner! Joan did sent out an invite to all to so click here for a chance to win an All Inclusive Trip for two to Mexico or tickets to a Canadian Idol Concert - there is one here in Halifax this month on Nov. 20th.!
Happy Birthday Louise. Louise is turning 30 and doesn't look a day over 21 - must be the kids she hangs outwith that keep her looking & feeling young:)
We did not have a Speaker this week as Lynn was lined up for it but she has defected to the Halifax group! We miss you, Lynn!
Book of the Week ~ The E-Myth by Michael Gerber, dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. He walks you through the steps in the life of a business from entrepreneurial infancy, through adolescent growing pains, to the mature entrepreneurial perspective, the guiding light of all businesses that succeed. Available at Chapters and Amazon.com
Steve who advised us to Always read the Contract . . . . Steve told a story about a client who didn't read the contract and paid the price!
Bill's Lesson was Patience Pays - especially where customers are concerned. . . . . A recent visitor to Advantage seemed unimpressed at the time yet returned with a number of items for framing, based on the patience & kindness of the staff (Joyce!).
Jeff's lesson was Persistence Pays . . . . . After smiling and shaking hands with many people at a recent event, Jeff was ready yo give up but decided to keep on going . . . the last person he smiled at and shook hands with was the one that paid off. He got a lead.
Other news this week
Joan is very excited to be an Official Travel Idol Partner! Joan did sent out an invite to all to so click here for a chance to win an All Inclusive Trip for two to Mexico or tickets to a Canadian Idol Concert - there is one here in Halifax this month on Nov. 20th.!
Happy Birthday Louise. Louise is turning 30 and doesn't look a day over 21 - must be the kids she hangs outwith that keep her looking & feeling young:)
We did not have a Speaker this week as Lynn was lined up for it but she has defected to the Halifax group! We miss you, Lynn!
Book of the Week ~ The E-Myth by Michael Gerber, dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. He walks you through the steps in the life of a business from entrepreneurial infancy, through adolescent growing pains, to the mature entrepreneurial perspective, the guiding light of all businesses that succeed. Available at Chapters and Amazon.com
Christmas Party
BBC Fall River Christmas Pot Luck Supper
@ Catherine Fitzsimmon's Place!
Saturday December 1st
More details to follow via email.
RSVPs would be appreciated
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Celtic New Year
Announcements/News This Week
Yes, some of you were warm when I posed the question, "Did anyone know what was special about November 1st?" It was in fact Celtic New Year, so HNY to you all!
Jeff was on form this morning as he showed off his Selling skills and his cool new Funky Wrap - if you weren't there, you missed a good show!
Angela and her team at The Laker are very proud of the fact that the ratings are in and their circulation figures are up - I didn't catch the actual figure, Angela, so let me know if you want it published.
Louise was in Halloween form but didn't sing her Bat song this week - saving it for the kids.
Janet picked up the All Saints/Souls theme and told us that Adelaide is the Patron Saint of Parents - a very fitting name for her establishment.
Marybeth explained to us how she has been helping kids in schools - just one more aspect of her target market.
Lori reminded us all to register for the Please Take My Card Event - remember you can't just turn up, you need to pre-register. All you have to do is ask a question.
Eleanor will be promoting her workshops very soon - thanks to all of you who returned the questionnaire.
Catherine wants us all to know she can pre-approve people for mortgages, so if you know anyone thinking of buying, they can lock in for 90 days with Catherine.
Stephanie brought copies of the latest Fall River Chiropractic newsletter - hot off the press with news about the clinic, sports tips and exercises.
Lynn will be 'visiting' the Halifax (BBC) Club for a few weeks and may be defecting - I mean moving - there. Lynn, we will miss you but we won't forget you - and we will save you a seat at the Christmas Party table.
Speaking of Christmas Party - Catherine Fitzsimmons has offered to host it. Thank You Catherine. We do have to pick a date though. Very hard to find one that suits everyone, so Friday November 30th is planned, but not confirmed. Please let me know if you can make it on the 30th, if not we are considering Dec 1st, 7th or 8th. If you have a preference, let me know asap.
This week's Speaker was Bill Munden (I got it right this week :)).
In addition to learning a little more about Bill himself and how he ended up here in Fall River; we learned about the services Bill & Joyce offer at Advantage Frame & Mirror. In addition to Custom Framing and Shadow Boxing (Bill brought along a few examples of both), Advantage F&M will be showcasing local artists starting in January. An excellent example of Joint Venturing. If you haven't already done so, drop in and Say Hi.
As usual, the benefit of learning about someone's business is so that we can bring in leads for people around the table, so make an effort to tell someone you know about Bill's business and bring in a referral next week.
Book(s) Of the Week
Check out Money, Meaning & Beyond - a great book just in print - excellent ideas for marketing your biz!
Yes, some of you were warm when I posed the question, "Did anyone know what was special about November 1st?" It was in fact Celtic New Year, so HNY to you all!
Jeff was on form this morning as he showed off his Selling skills and his cool new Funky Wrap - if you weren't there, you missed a good show!
Angela and her team at The Laker are very proud of the fact that the ratings are in and their circulation figures are up - I didn't catch the actual figure, Angela, so let me know if you want it published.
Louise was in Halloween form but didn't sing her Bat song this week - saving it for the kids.
Janet picked up the All Saints/Souls theme and told us that Adelaide is the Patron Saint of Parents - a very fitting name for her establishment.
Marybeth explained to us how she has been helping kids in schools - just one more aspect of her target market.
Lori reminded us all to register for the Please Take My Card Event - remember you can't just turn up, you need to pre-register. All you have to do is ask a question.
Eleanor will be promoting her workshops very soon - thanks to all of you who returned the questionnaire.
Catherine wants us all to know she can pre-approve people for mortgages, so if you know anyone thinking of buying, they can lock in for 90 days with Catherine.
Stephanie brought copies of the latest Fall River Chiropractic newsletter - hot off the press with news about the clinic, sports tips and exercises.
Lynn will be 'visiting' the Halifax (BBC) Club for a few weeks and may be defecting - I mean moving - there. Lynn, we will miss you but we won't forget you - and we will save you a seat at the Christmas Party table.
Speaking of Christmas Party - Catherine Fitzsimmons has offered to host it. Thank You Catherine. We do have to pick a date though. Very hard to find one that suits everyone, so Friday November 30th is planned, but not confirmed. Please let me know if you can make it on the 30th, if not we are considering Dec 1st, 7th or 8th. If you have a preference, let me know asap.
This week's Speaker was Bill Munden (I got it right this week :)).
In addition to learning a little more about Bill himself and how he ended up here in Fall River; we learned about the services Bill & Joyce offer at Advantage Frame & Mirror. In addition to Custom Framing and Shadow Boxing (Bill brought along a few examples of both), Advantage F&M will be showcasing local artists starting in January. An excellent example of Joint Venturing. If you haven't already done so, drop in and Say Hi.
As usual, the benefit of learning about someone's business is so that we can bring in leads for people around the table, so make an effort to tell someone you know about Bill's business and bring in a referral next week.
Book(s) Of the Week
Check out Money, Meaning & Beyond - a great book just in print - excellent ideas for marketing your biz!
The 100 Year Lifestyle Bill mentioned that he wants to live to be 100. I believe this book is an excellent read if you are planning on doing the same - or anywhere near it!
Network Event
Anyone who has not let me know about their plans to attend (or not) the Network Event on November 21st, please do so asap. A simple 'Yay or Nay' is all that's requested!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Christmas is coming
Announcements/News This Week
We are pleased to announce that Stephanie is now an official member of the Breakfast Club. Even though she got the tight spot this morning I am sure we will see alot more of Stephanie and look forward to learning more about her business.
Angela and her team at the Laker won the Community Booster of the Year award at their Chamber of Commerce dinner this week! Any photos Angela?
Catherine is selling the idea of a Holiday Home - only 5% down . . . . sounds like a deal to me!
Steve brought a r referral to the table for Dee which was prompted by Dee's talk last week - proof positive that education work. The more we know about a person's business, the better chance we have of being able to refer others to them.
Bill was the first to mention Christmas this week - lots of gift ideas at Advantage Frame & Mirror - we'll hear more about that next week as Bill is our speaker.
Joan continued the Christmas theme. She can provide gift certs for travel/vacations. Janet & Dolores also echoed the Gift Cert idea for The Adelaide, also Dolores for Mary Kay.
Liz talked about the recent B2B Expo that Jeff had kindly provided tickets for. Liz got a great referral from a company who attended the Expo.
Jeff told us he got a great lesson in Networking 'properly'!! Another networking colleague of Jeff's introduced Jeff to some of his contacts at the Expo and Jeff has added 70 new contacts to his list. Now to convert some of those to customers.
Dee is off the West Coast for 2 weeks to see her Dad who is recovering from a recent operation. While she is away she wants us to remember any referrals for her will go into the IG draw with a chance to win $10,000. See previous entries for more details on this.
Boyd is catching his breath before the next busy time and will happily assist anyone who wants to reduce their income tax . . . . that should be an easy referral for alot of people!
Lori not only reminded us about the upcoming Pleasetakemycard event, she also brought in coupons for us all to register FOC (no income tax deduction there!). All you have to do is ask a question - check out the website if you haven't already - a great idea!
Marybeth had an interesting statistic - 78% of the population spend some/all of their working day a a desk, which usually implies a PC too and therefore are at risk of developing RSI. Prevention is better than cure, talk to MB about it.
Eleanor would like to thank all of you who returned the questionnaire regarding which workshops to run first . . . . watch this space for dates & more info over the next few weeks.
This weeks Speaker was Louise. I think Entertainer would be a better word than Speaker. As always, Louise brightened up our morning by getting us all singing & chanting. Celine was disappointed she didn’t get to join in! Louise is just back from Kindermusik Convention and is bursting with new ideas, games, toys, songs - just as well she got her voice back!! Take it easy, Wheezie - I think we could incorporate a regular weekly vocal workout.
Next week’s speaker is Bill Munden - it will be Bill's first time up and we are looking forward to hearing all about Advantage Frame & Mirror.
Referrals
We had 20 referrals this week and Liz won the prize from Louise which is on order from Chapters!
We are pleased to announce that Stephanie is now an official member of the Breakfast Club. Even though she got the tight spot this morning I am sure we will see alot more of Stephanie and look forward to learning more about her business.
Angela and her team at the Laker won the Community Booster of the Year award at their Chamber of Commerce dinner this week! Any photos Angela?
Catherine is selling the idea of a Holiday Home - only 5% down . . . . sounds like a deal to me!
Steve brought a r referral to the table for Dee which was prompted by Dee's talk last week - proof positive that education work. The more we know about a person's business, the better chance we have of being able to refer others to them.
Bill was the first to mention Christmas this week - lots of gift ideas at Advantage Frame & Mirror - we'll hear more about that next week as Bill is our speaker.
Joan continued the Christmas theme. She can provide gift certs for travel/vacations. Janet & Dolores also echoed the Gift Cert idea for The Adelaide, also Dolores for Mary Kay.
Liz talked about the recent B2B Expo that Jeff had kindly provided tickets for. Liz got a great referral from a company who attended the Expo.
Jeff told us he got a great lesson in Networking 'properly'!! Another networking colleague of Jeff's introduced Jeff to some of his contacts at the Expo and Jeff has added 70 new contacts to his list. Now to convert some of those to customers.
Dee is off the West Coast for 2 weeks to see her Dad who is recovering from a recent operation. While she is away she wants us to remember any referrals for her will go into the IG draw with a chance to win $10,000. See previous entries for more details on this.
Boyd is catching his breath before the next busy time and will happily assist anyone who wants to reduce their income tax . . . . that should be an easy referral for alot of people!
Lori not only reminded us about the upcoming Pleasetakemycard event, she also brought in coupons for us all to register FOC (no income tax deduction there!). All you have to do is ask a question - check out the website if you haven't already - a great idea!
Marybeth had an interesting statistic - 78% of the population spend some/all of their working day a a desk, which usually implies a PC too and therefore are at risk of developing RSI. Prevention is better than cure, talk to MB about it.
Eleanor would like to thank all of you who returned the questionnaire regarding which workshops to run first . . . . watch this space for dates & more info over the next few weeks.
This weeks Speaker was Louise. I think Entertainer would be a better word than Speaker. As always, Louise brightened up our morning by getting us all singing & chanting. Celine was disappointed she didn’t get to join in! Louise is just back from Kindermusik Convention and is bursting with new ideas, games, toys, songs - just as well she got her voice back!! Take it easy, Wheezie - I think we could incorporate a regular weekly vocal workout.
Next week’s speaker is Bill Munden - it will be Bill's first time up and we are looking forward to hearing all about Advantage Frame & Mirror.
Referrals
We had 20 referrals this week and Liz won the prize from Louise which is on order from Chapters!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Network Event
The next BBC Network Event is set for November 21st (it's a Wednesday) and we need to know who is going to attend! Looks like the majority of the Fall River Club are planning on attending so we will skip our Thursday meeting (22nd) that week - but we need numbers anyway. . . . so post a comemnt here or drop me an email by way of RSVP, please & thanks!
Time to Spare
Announcements/News This Week
This week was a first for me – a meeting that ended early!! 15 minutes to spare – no we were not missing half the group. We did have 16 for breakfast and thanks to Steve for time prompts; 90 second elevator speeches and a less-than-10 minute presentation by Dee we had time over!
Great to see Janet back at the table – with good news too! The Adelaide has been nominated for Halifax Chamber of Commerce New Business Award (2008). Well done Janet!
Janet also told us that The Adelaide is launching Respite Care in the Home – as if she isn’t busy enough!
Joan is encouraging us as always to spread our wings and fly to far-flung places like China – or anywhere – she’s not fussy, you name the pace and she’ll get you there.
Jerry wants us all to be on the look-out for a family that are willing to take over Bill’s Diner – as long as they are willing to put up with us every week – part of the deal!!
Angela reminded us about the Laker ad and prompted the new members to start thinking about their blurb so that when she contacts them with a looming deadline, they’ll be ready to hit the presses!
Marybeth brought jelly-beans for everyone! Suggesting that as we open them we consider how difficult such a seemingly simple task can be for some people – just one of the things an OT can help with.
Eleanor is looking for a little help with ideas for Workshops – she passed out a questionnaire which a few people passed back – if you get a chance please take a look and bring it back next week – only a short one! Your opinions are of great value. Thanks!
This week’s Speaker was Dee Govang.
Dee talked on the topic of (Ways of reducing) Taxation for Incorporated Businesses – I believe she referred to a program called a Corporate Insured Retirement Program – someone please correct me if necessary! Dee also talked about a reverse trade show concept which Dee will provide more details for, so watch this space, or ask Dee about it. Call her @ 423 8294 , Ext. 266.
Next week’s speaker is Louise MacDonald. Louise is singing & dancing in Chicago this week with 500 other Kindermusik teachers and is already excited about speaking to the group next week.
Referrals
We had 16 referrals this week and Janet won the prize from Dee. Thanks Steve for bringing in your prize for Deborah – we are getting better at bringing them in on time - Thanks!
Referral Tip of the Week
No matter how mundane what you do might seem to you, there is always a way to make it remarkable. It can be as simple as a smile where you wouldn't expect it. I came across this example - A barber who invites his clients to visit in between haircuts to get a neck and sideburn trim at no extra cost. He also has bottles of cold water in the cooler and stacks of vintage magazines. He isn't cheap, he doesn't take reservations, and he always has a waiting line. Pure magic. And his wife always is driving a new luxury car. Just one example of how you can make your business stand out and that keeps people coming back (mind you I am sure he gives a good cut too!
Book of the Week ~ Life's Missing Instruction Manual: The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth by Joe Vitale
I received this book as a gift this year and it’s one I just keep going back to. Including gems like: "When the world seems bleak, when you feel out of sorts, when your body feels tired and you mind seems wild, sometimes all you need is a good nap." A great one for the desk, nightstand, briefcase etc
AOB
Marybeth reminded us that Breakfast Dues are due! So, don't for get the cheque books next week if you are falling behind.
That’s it! Have a great week ~ LNR.
This week was a first for me – a meeting that ended early!! 15 minutes to spare – no we were not missing half the group. We did have 16 for breakfast and thanks to Steve for time prompts; 90 second elevator speeches and a less-than-10 minute presentation by Dee we had time over!
Great to see Janet back at the table – with good news too! The Adelaide has been nominated for Halifax Chamber of Commerce New Business Award (2008). Well done Janet!
Janet also told us that The Adelaide is launching Respite Care in the Home – as if she isn’t busy enough!
Joan is encouraging us as always to spread our wings and fly to far-flung places like China – or anywhere – she’s not fussy, you name the pace and she’ll get you there.
Jerry wants us all to be on the look-out for a family that are willing to take over Bill’s Diner – as long as they are willing to put up with us every week – part of the deal!!
Angela reminded us about the Laker ad and prompted the new members to start thinking about their blurb so that when she contacts them with a looming deadline, they’ll be ready to hit the presses!
Marybeth brought jelly-beans for everyone! Suggesting that as we open them we consider how difficult such a seemingly simple task can be for some people – just one of the things an OT can help with.
Eleanor is looking for a little help with ideas for Workshops – she passed out a questionnaire which a few people passed back – if you get a chance please take a look and bring it back next week – only a short one! Your opinions are of great value. Thanks!
This week’s Speaker was Dee Govang.
Dee talked on the topic of (Ways of reducing) Taxation for Incorporated Businesses – I believe she referred to a program called a Corporate Insured Retirement Program – someone please correct me if necessary! Dee also talked about a reverse trade show concept which Dee will provide more details for, so watch this space, or ask Dee about it. Call her @ 423 8294 , Ext. 266.
Next week’s speaker is Louise MacDonald. Louise is singing & dancing in Chicago this week with 500 other Kindermusik teachers and is already excited about speaking to the group next week.
Referrals
We had 16 referrals this week and Janet won the prize from Dee. Thanks Steve for bringing in your prize for Deborah – we are getting better at bringing them in on time - Thanks!
Referral Tip of the Week
Be remarkable.
No matter how mundane what you do might seem to you, there is always a way to make it remarkable. It can be as simple as a smile where you wouldn't expect it. I came across this example - A barber who invites his clients to visit in between haircuts to get a neck and sideburn trim at no extra cost. He also has bottles of cold water in the cooler and stacks of vintage magazines. He isn't cheap, he doesn't take reservations, and he always has a waiting line. Pure magic. And his wife always is driving a new luxury car. Just one example of how you can make your business stand out and that keeps people coming back (mind you I am sure he gives a good cut too!
Book of the Week ~ Life's Missing Instruction Manual: The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth by Joe Vitale
I received this book as a gift this year and it’s one I just keep going back to. Including gems like: "When the world seems bleak, when you feel out of sorts, when your body feels tired and you mind seems wild, sometimes all you need is a good nap." A great one for the desk, nightstand, briefcase etc
AOB
Marybeth reminded us that Breakfast Dues are due! So, don't for get the cheque books next week if you are falling behind.
That’s it! Have a great week ~ LNR.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Paris in the Spring & Other Great Vacation Ideas
Announcements/News This Week
A great turn-out this week and everyone seemed to be in good form - must be the short week :) The theme this morning seemed to be Holidays/Vacation. Joan started that thread and a few people carried it on in their Elevator Speeches - I even convinced myself I want to go to Paris in the Spring - the Power of suggestion at work!!!
Dr. Stephanie Gray joined us this morning for breakfast. Stephanie & her husband own Fall River Chiropractic located at the Sobey's Plaza. We hope to see her again at our breakfast table.
We are delighted to welcome Liz Curran as a member. Liz is just back from Northern Ireland & Majorca and is suffering a holiday hangover!! I am sure we will hear more about Liz's Photography business over the next few weeks. Check out the link to Liz's site (Mind's Eye) on the side of the blog.
Other jet-setters include Jerry who is back from his trip to the UK and now looking for even more houses to sell; Joan is back from Jamaica and happy to be back at the breakfast table; Catherine was in Chicago and Boyd was in Newfoundland!!
Boyd told us a little more about his recent visit to Tax Court and Bill explained Shadow Boxing & Poster Mounting (services now available at Advantage Frame & Mirror).
Trade Shows: Jeff kindly brought in some tickets for the Chamber of Commerce B2B Expo next week and Lori reminded us about the AMI show (see last week's entry for details) coming up - she has a few tickets available - email her for details.
Marybeth sent her apologies, along with her Elevator Speech! Thanks MB. If you are unable to attend, please let me know and if we don't have your Elevator Speech on file, send me a copy so we can share it with the group in your absence.
Membership in Fall River Club is now at it's maximum capacity. We have a big group now and it is hard to get a balance between networking, having fun & getting the business done . . . . . any suggestions??
This week’s Speaker was me - Eleanor Seaman-Bolton.
Eleanor talked on the topic of her business ~ Coaching ~ explaining some of the services offered, including One-to-One Coaching, Workshops and Advice & Consulting for small businesses & Entrepreneurs. After offereing a few definitions of Coaching, the group were asked to do a short exercise on Goal Setting. Don't forget the 1-week offer - if you would like some help (advice/support/another point of view) with setting or achieving a goal within the next 7 days, call or email Eleanor
Next week’s speaker is Dee Govang. We need a speaker for November 1st - any volunteers?
Referrals
We had 23 referrals this week and Lynn won the prize - a box of Irish handmade chocolates!! Notice she didn't offer to share them at breakfast :-)
Referral Tip of the Week
A great turn-out this week and everyone seemed to be in good form - must be the short week :) The theme this morning seemed to be Holidays/Vacation. Joan started that thread and a few people carried it on in their Elevator Speeches - I even convinced myself I want to go to Paris in the Spring - the Power of suggestion at work!!!
Dr. Stephanie Gray joined us this morning for breakfast. Stephanie & her husband own Fall River Chiropractic located at the Sobey's Plaza. We hope to see her again at our breakfast table.
We are delighted to welcome Liz Curran as a member. Liz is just back from Northern Ireland & Majorca and is suffering a holiday hangover!! I am sure we will hear more about Liz's Photography business over the next few weeks. Check out the link to Liz's site (Mind's Eye) on the side of the blog.
Other jet-setters include Jerry who is back from his trip to the UK and now looking for even more houses to sell; Joan is back from Jamaica and happy to be back at the breakfast table; Catherine was in Chicago and Boyd was in Newfoundland!!
Boyd told us a little more about his recent visit to Tax Court and Bill explained Shadow Boxing & Poster Mounting (services now available at Advantage Frame & Mirror).
Trade Shows: Jeff kindly brought in some tickets for the Chamber of Commerce B2B Expo next week and Lori reminded us about the AMI show (see last week's entry for details) coming up - she has a few tickets available - email her for details.
Marybeth sent her apologies, along with her Elevator Speech! Thanks MB. If you are unable to attend, please let me know and if we don't have your Elevator Speech on file, send me a copy so we can share it with the group in your absence.
Membership in Fall River Club is now at it's maximum capacity. We have a big group now and it is hard to get a balance between networking, having fun & getting the business done . . . . . any suggestions??
This week’s Speaker was me - Eleanor Seaman-Bolton.
Eleanor talked on the topic of her business ~ Coaching ~ explaining some of the services offered, including One-to-One Coaching, Workshops and Advice & Consulting for small businesses & Entrepreneurs. After offereing a few definitions of Coaching, the group were asked to do a short exercise on Goal Setting. Don't forget the 1-week offer - if you would like some help (advice/support/another point of view) with setting or achieving a goal within the next 7 days, call or email Eleanor
Next week’s speaker is Dee Govang. We need a speaker for November 1st - any volunteers?
Referrals
We had 23 referrals this week and Lynn won the prize - a box of Irish handmade chocolates!! Notice she didn't offer to share them at breakfast :-)
Referral Tip of the Week
- Reciprocate
Ask referrers (or potential referrers) how you might best refer them. Try to understand their business so you can describe it in a way that is likely to get them business (maybe you ask them for a copy of their elevator speech). If you think it might be helpful, plan a meeting with other members, have a coffee and a chat and find out what they do & how they do it.
Ask them to confirm your understanding. And, don't forget the obvious: Be sure you have their phone numbers, email addresses, and any other relevant details you'll need to pull off a referral.
Book of the Week ~ Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want-Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy
One of my favourite topics - only one of a multitude of books on this topic but I chose this one as Brian Tracy is one of my favourite authors! This book synthesizes the best and most practical techniques for setting and achieving personal and financial goals. Tracy explains the seven key elements of goal setting and the twelve steps necessary to accomplish them, encouraging readers to use their strengths to define their values and to align their abilities with the particular opportunities presented to them. More here
That’s it for this week! See you all at next week ~ LNR.
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