South Florida - Martini Networking Business Events Weekly

In This March 16, 2010 Update:

Martini Networking welcomes our sponsors for this week:

WOW Mobile www.WOWmobileSchedule.com
Schanel and Associates, P.A. Certified Public Accountants www.SchanelCPA.com

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Networking Events

Mar 18 (Thu) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Legal/Medical Networking West Palm Beach

Presented by
Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith - LesserLawFirm.com

Connecting professionals in the legal and medical field - Expected Turnout 80+. Request: Please bring one can of tin food for FOOD FOR POOR Haiti collection

Where: Mambo Italiano 308 Clematis Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401
How Much: FREE with RSVP -Happy Hour Drink Specially plus Light Finger Food
For More Info & To RSVP: legalandmedical@gmail.com
Sponsored by: Chiropractor Dr. Kahlil Moses, Citibank (West Palm), www.LesserLawFirm.com, www.Connections.com, www.MikeOwenBiz.com, www.MartiniNetworking.com, www.BusinessEventsFlorida.com, www.StartUpBusinessBootCamp.com, www.Schanelcpa.com, www.BrowardBiz.com
Call 954.274.6007 for sponsorship details or send email request


Mar 18 (Thu) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Martini Networking Pembroke Pines Event @ Cafe Iguana


Mar 24 (Wed) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Leukemia and Lymphoma Charity (LLS) Social
Running for Broward 2010 Man of the year for LLS

Presented by
MikeOwenBiz.com, The Broward Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEventsFlorida.com

A night of networking, socializing and serving the charity. Request: Please bring one can of tin food for FOOD FOR POOR Haiti collection

Where: Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 2400 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
How Much: $10 donation for charity - Free Finger Food and first 50 people will receive a free drink
For More Info & To RSVP: info@businesseventsflorida.com, www.BusinessEventsFlorida.com
Sponsored by: www.LesserLawFirm.com, www.Connections.com,  Steve Weiner (Tamarac Chiropractor), www.BrowardBiz.com, www.BusinessEventsFlorida.com, www.MikeOwenBiz.com, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse,
www.MartiniNetworking.com, www.StartupBusinessBootCamp.com
Call 954.274.6007 for sponsorship details or send email request


Mar 31 (Wed) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Fast Networker in Palm Beach

Speed Networking for business professionals - Bring 50+ business cards!
1st drink free and light finger food served.

When: Mar 31, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where:
Mambo Italiano, 308 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
How Much:
$10 per person in advance (RSVP online), $15 at the door
Registration Begins at 5:30 pm
Event Starts 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Happy Hour Open Networking 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

RSVP Online at: http://www.fastnetworker.com

Click to List Your Networking Event Here


Seminars, Workshops, & Other Events

Mar 16 (Tue) 6:00 pm - 7:55 pm MIAMI - FREE Seminar How to Turn an Idea Into a Business in 1 Day

Learn the "secret" tools and strategies to take your ideas for new products, services or businesses and quickly and inexpensively launch, test and market them in under 24 hours.

When: Mar 16, 2010 at 6:00 pm - 7:55 pm (More dates available online)
Where:
Newport Beachside Hotel, Miami Beach, FL (RSVP for address and directions)
How Much: Free, includes free snacks, refreshments & handouts
Presented By: Startup Business Boot Camp
For More Info & To RSVP: Call 954-741-4111 or RSVP online at www.StartupBusinessBootCamp.com/freeseminar


Mar 25 (Thu) 6:00 pm - 7:55 pm, FREE Seminar How to Turn an Idea Into a Business in 1 Day

Learn the "secret" tools and strategies to take your ideas for new products, services or businesses and quickly and inexpensively launch, test and market them in under 24 hours.

When: Mar 25, 2010 at 6:00 pm - 7:55 pm (More dates available online)
Where:
Hyatt Place Plantation (RSVP for address and directions)
How Much: Free, includes free snacks, refreshments & handouts
Presented By: Startup Business Boot Camp
For More Info & To RSVP: Call 954-741-4111 or RSVP online at www.StartupBusinessBootCamp.com/freeseminar


Apr 10 (Sat) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Four Marketing IS Your Business - NEW Strategies for Success WORKSHOP

When: Apr 10, 2010 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where:
Deerfield Beach Hilton (RSVP for address and directions)
How Much: $79 with Advance Registration AND Promo Code: MARTINI
Register Online At: http://www.YourMarketingIsYourBusiness.com/
IMPORTANT:  When you register, enter MARTINI for who referred you and get in for only $79.

Topics for this event:
·  How to Market to today’s consumer
·  Search Engine Optimization & Marketing
·  How to convert more of your site's visitors to leads & sales
·  "Push-Pull" Marketing Tactics
·  Winning approaches to conducting business online via eCommerce
·  Creating a Unique Selling Proposition that makes YOUR business STAND OUT
·  How to Define & maximize your marketing budget through Asset Allocation
·  Changing your approach to how you market can make BIG profits
·  Funding Your Business in Today's Environment:  Lines of Credit/Venture Capital
·  Network with more than 100 of the top business professionals

To Register call 561-389-2001 or visit: http://php.iblesoft.com/eands/index.html
Remember to enter MARTINI to save the $20 and get in for only $79 for the entire day.

Click to List Your Seminar/Workshop Here


Expos & Trade Shows

March 18 (Thurs) 3:00 pm-8:00 pm, Broward Chamber: 15+ Seminars & Trade Show

SPECIAL Expo Bonus SPEAKER PROGRAM - 15+ Informative Seminars! Over 80 Consecutive Sold-Out Trade Shows, Over 15,375 Exhibitors, Over 304,000 Attendees, Millions of Dollars in Transacted Business, Partnerships, Alliances, Contracts, New Customers, New Relationships, and More.

Where: Signature Grand in Davie, 6900 State Road 84, Davie, FL 33317
Cost:Cost: $10 at Door OR CLICK HERE for FREE ADMISSION with Advance RSVP
Presented By: Broward County Chamber of Commerce
For More Info & Table Specials: Call (954) 274-6007 or (754) 234-1018

Expo Seminar Schedule - 3 pm to 8:30 pm - TWO Tracks to Choose From!

EXPO SEMINAR TITLES:

  • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm:  Check-in
  • 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm (room A):  Keys to Successful Networking in this Economy
  • 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm (room A):  4 Steps to Finding the Best Export Markets for Your Product, Service or Business
  • 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm (room B):  Who's REALLY Lending to Small Businesses TODAY - Presented by the SBA
  • 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm (room A):  Strategies and Tactics for Entrepreneurs in Tough Times
  • 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm (room B):  "Push-Pull" Online Marketing Strategies
  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (room A):  How to do Business with Broward County Government
  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (room B):  How to Attract More Clients in a Down Economy! 
  • 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm (room A):  Methods to Control Your Business Expenses in a Down Economy
  • 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm (room B):  Three Keys to Successful Sales
  • 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (room A):  How to Turn Ideas Into Businesses in 1 Day
  • 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (room B):  7 Benefits of Creating a Corporate Wellness Program for Your Business
  • 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm (room A):  Integrated Local Marketing & Online Advertising Strategies For Small Businesses
  • 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm (room B): Brand Your Business -- Brand YOU:  How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
  • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm (room A):  How to Win US Federal Government Contracts for Your Small Business
  • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm (room B):  "The Chicken Lady", Tina Dupree's - Hot TIPS on Public Speaking
  • 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm (room A):  Secrets to Converting Your Web Site's Visitors to More Leads & Sales
  • 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm (room B):  Costly Mistakes Small Businesses Make When Processing Credit Cards
  • 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm (room A):  The Power of First Impressions in Business: PROVEN Methods to Maintain Your Competitive Advantage; Live Q&A w/ a Doctor; Live Raffle of $2,500 Laser Treatment.

Attend one, some or all seminars at no charge (save $10) when you RSVP at: http://browardchamber.eventbrite.com

Advertise Your Trade Show or Expo Here - Click to see how!


Articles of Interest

Free Alternatives to the Tools You Need for Your Business
By Debi Adams, Managing Partner, SignPost, Inc.

As a small business owner, it’s very difficult to put away a budget for marketing when sales are not necessarily guaranteed.  Below are links to free versions of popular software that achieve the same results as their pricey counterparts.

If you need to have Photoshop functionality but can’t spring for the software try GIMP (http://files.uberdownloads.com/apps/gimp/index.php ).  GIMP is an open source answer to Photoshop and can be used as a simple paint program, for photo retouching, image rendering or for image format conversion.
Want to create PDFs from your documents?  Try Primo PDF (www.primopdf.com ) PrimoPDF lets you convert virtually any file to PDF, including Microsoft® Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®.

We know how expensive Anti-Virus software can be but it is a necessity for those of us PC users in the workforce.  Here are a couple of free alternatives that will keep your computer in ship shape and add no cost to your bottom line.  Avast (www.avast.com ) and Microsoft Security essentials (http://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/ )

To round out our free tools, take a look at this Free Personal Money Management online software (http://www.mint.com/ ). It is comparable to Quicken and has loads of functionality built in.  With Mint, you can achieve better online financial management in less than five minutes. After that, revolutionary, patent–pending Mint money management software does the rest, with virtually no more work required. It automatically pulls together your bank, credit union and credit card data, and provides up–to–date and amazingly accurate views of your financial—life from the big picture to specific details, in a friendly and intuitive way.

For tips and other small business marketing tools, look us up on Facebook (www.facebook.com/signpostinc ).  Become a fan and get tips to help your business soar.

Debi Adam is the managing partner of SignPost, Inc. – a boutique social media firm, specializing in design and marketing communications

Click to Submit Your Article Here


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Free 30 Minute No Obligation Tax Session to First 20 People

Schanel & Associates/CPA's, offers an array of integrated financial services designed to assist individuals and business with their tax, accounting and financial needs. Call NOW and the FIRST 20 people that contact us by March 8th, 2010, will receive a free 30 minute no obligation tax session for individual or business taxes. Remember: Remember: Business taxes are due by March 15. Call Lin Haller at 561-624-2118 NOW.


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