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Small Business Professional Toastmasters Club Forming

It’s no secret that we are big fans of Toastmasters.  In my mind–there is nothing more important for a business person to develop, than communication skills.  Up until now there hasn’t been a local club that focused entirely on Small Business.  Up Until Now That Is! Join us here in Vancouver for an organizational meeting to [...]

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Celebrate Communication Skills

Have you ever listened to a speaker whose message was diluted or lost in verbal graffiti? Is it only an exhausted athlete being interviewed after a victory who is guilty of saying you know or um again and again and strengthening this habit? Or, could it be a teenager who says “like” anywhere in a [...]

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Social Security Tele-Webinar August 10th at 7 AM PDT

We’ll be talking about Social Security!  No–No—Not “that” kind of Social Security.  The kind you need if you or your business are online and using the Social Media Sites.  Join us for a free call hosted by Alexis Mason and Rusty Lee at My Business Launch.  Our special guest will be security expert Jeff Ferdinand.  We’re starting [...]

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Marketing or Networking: What is it really?

Last week we asked the question:  Is it Marketing or is it Networking.  Here’s the second part of that post….. How do you build such a network?  How have I built my network?  There’s no better way to build a relationship of trust, no faster way than to  do it in person.  Yes you can do [...]

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Four Simple Tips for Effective Event Networking

Are you ready when you attend a business meeting or event?  It’s an often overlooked skill that can help establish you as an expert and professional.  Entire books have been written on the concept of meeting new people and developing relationships that can lead to a healthy and productive professional image.  Don’t be intimidated by [...]

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The Value of a Great Tagline

Every business owner has several major tasks to complete before launching a new business. One, of course, would be to select a business name that gives some indication of the nature of the business. Research, the advice of your trusted mastermind group, and your own creativity can assist in this important step. The next step, [...]

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Start Your Small Business Workshop January 29th, 2011

You’ve decided to start your own business in 2011.  Now What?  Where do you start?  What help will you need?  What will you need to learn?  What are your strengths?  What obstacles do you have? One thing is for sure; you’ll need to take action.  You can’t do it home alone on the internet.  You’ll [...]

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Start Your Small Business Workshop December 11th, 2010

Have you dreamed of starting your own business? Do any of these statements sound like you? You have a strong desire to “Be Your Own Boss”. You are underemployed or unemployed because of the economy. You’ve ever said: “I can do better, I should have my own business!” You have been preparing to retire, but [...]

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Small Business Workshop October 9th, Vancouver WA

Only One Week Left before our next workshop. If your career has left you high and dry, we’ll help to launch your business so you can sail off into success. If you’ve been procrastinating, now is the time to take action and get registered. This intensely interactive workshop will help you identify the areas you [...]

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Start Your Small Business Workshop October 9th, 2010

Have you dreamed of starting your own business? Do any of these statements sound like you? You have a strong desire to “Be Your Own Boss”. You are underemployed or unemployed because of the economy. You’ve ever said: “I can do better, I should have my own business!” You have been preparing to retire, but [...]

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