Networking 4 Newbies April 1, 2011

WHAT: Networking 4 Newbies (Free Networking Workshop)
WHEN: Friday, April 1, 2011 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: SoHo Marketing Institute, 951 Officers Row, Vancouver WA 98661
REGISTER: http://veronikanoize.com/networking4newbies
QUESTIONS: Call Erin at 360-882-1298

R U A NETWORKING NEWBIE?

You are a "networking newbie" if you are:

=> NEW to networking, and want to figure out how to use networking to build your business, connect with potential strategic partners, and expand your contacts base.

=> NEW in town, and want to make connections with other local business owners in a safe, low-key environment.

= > NEW in business, and want to learn how to get connected to the local small business community through personal networking.

Networking 4 Newbies helps networking newbies get comfortable with the basics of networking, including introductions, connecting one-on-one, and more in a safe, facilitated environment that will get you into the swing of networking easily.

Facilitated by professional coach Veronika Noize, this meeting is for small business owners who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don't know where to start, or how to make networking work.

Each meeting begins with self-introductions (get your free elevator speech tool and networking introduction worksheet here: http://veronikanoize.com/networking4newbies, followed by information and a networking activity/game designed to increase interaction and participant comfort levels, and a guest speaker from networking organization to answer questions. The meeting concludes with a brief check out.

Attendees can expect to...

=> Get confident about networking

=> Get feedback, advice, and coaching on your elevator speech and personal introduction

=> Meet other networking newbies in a comfortable environment

The speaker will share...

=> Networking strategies for introverts, newbies, and those frustrated by the lack of results from their networking

=> A networking plan to get you connected fast

=> Resources to help you make the most of your networking efforts

What attendees said about the January 2011 meeting...

"I learned quite a bit from the 2 hour interactive presentation and am looking at how the information we received can work in my business. I’ve been digesting all of the ‘food for thought’ since having my plate loaded with yummy details!" ~ Jerilee, jerilee@blackeagledesigns.com

"Thank you for your generous spirit and the wonderful class you offer for free! I got a lot out of it and have recommended it to two friends who plan to attend in February. (One friend registered yesterday while we were on the phone discussing it!)" ~Mary Pat Hines, www.puravida-wellness.com

"Thank you again for the class today. It was very informative and I walked away with an elevator speech and introduction! Would you mind me telling my manager how much I enjoyed your class and possibly passing it on to other Manager’s in the Vancouver area in the Umpqua stores? I think it’s a great class and would recommend it to all the other Universal Associates who are in networking or are thinking about it. I think it’s a great tool to have the information you shared with us!" ~Lisa Schoorl, www.UmpquaBank.com

"The event added significant value to me. I do hope we will be able to engage in the future...Thanks." ~Badri Krishnan

Top reasons you should attend...

=> This event is strictly for networking newbies so everyone is just as new to networking as you are.

=> Convenient mid-morning time doesn't conflict with most other meetings.

=> Great place to practice your elevator speech and learn how to introduce yourself in a group.

=> Facilitated networking games and activities to make make first-time networking comfortable.

=> You'll learn about local networking groups and resources to help build your business.

REGISTER: http://veronikanoize.com/networking4newbies or
http://www.meetup.com/Networking-Newbies

Questions? Call Erin at 360-882-1298.