The Professional Networker, Your Online Resource for Expanding Business Relationships

The Professional Networker, Inc. Newsletter

September 4,  2006

Dear Member, 

"What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love...Give it the best there is in you...Seize your opportunities...And be a member of the team. Benjamin F. Fairless

What a great quote to celebrate the one year anniversary of The Professional Networker. On August 31, 2005 at 3:15 pm, The Professional Networker website went live. 8 hours and 45 minutes before our goal.

I am very fortunate to have people in my life that I have turned to continuously for support, and who have kicked me in the ---- when I needed to refocus. I want to thank Marcy, Kris and Kurt, Chad, Brian, Phyllis Custer, my father Ralph Tash, and my children Avi, Aliza, Golan and Daveed. There are so many of you out there that are my A list that have been wonderful. You know who you are, and I appreciate you on my team.

I am lucky to have found a career I love...I give it all that I have with no regrets...I make changes quickly and capture new ideas for implementation...and I am a member of a GREAT team. Thank you everyone! Onward to building strong relationships!

Sharan Tash

Two Weeks In Networking

Take a look at the following events for the next two weeks. You can sign up for these events through the website at www.thepronetworker.com/Members/CALAdmin.aspx:

  • Crain's Small Business Forum - 9/6
  • Chicagoland Chamber - Sales Seminar 9/7
  • Engaging Speakers - 9/8
  • Business on the Golf Course - 9/9
  • Wings Gala - 9/9
  • Palatine BPW Progressive Dinner - 9/12
  • Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center - Sales - 9/12 • NAWBO Progressive Dinner - 9/13
  • Chicagoland Chamber - Business Development - 9/13
  • The Ultimate Business Neworking Event - 9/14

Powerful Conversations - Powerful Connections

  • Are you looking for a new way to build business relationships?
  • Are you tired of spending time and money at events that don't help your business?
  • Do you want to meet dynamic business people and hear conversations that can have an impact on your business?

The Professional Networker is planning its first dinner discussion group entitled, "Powerful Conversation - Powerful Connections".

The location is Cafe LaCave on Mannheim in Des Plaines and will be in early October from 6-9 pm. The cost for the evening is $75 which includes a four course meal.

To be considered for this exclusive invitation, you must meet these requirements:

  1. Own your business
  2. Be an owner for a minimum of 5 years
  3. Understand relationship networking by giving first
  4. Be willing to share problems and solutions with others
  5. Be willing to participate actively in discussions
  6. Follow confidentiality guidelines

If you would like to be considered for this group, please email sharan@thepronetworker.com and provide the following information:

 • Name • Business Name • Business Category • Email address • Phone number • Years in business • Power Partners

Blog - Blog - and more Blog

Be sure and check out The Professional Networker blog http://blog.thepronetworker.com. This has been a great avenue for everyone to write about the good, bad and ugly side of networking. Everyone's comments are welcome.

Where is Sharan Speaking?

You will soon be able to check out all the speaking engagements and topics at www.sharantash.com.

Sept. 12th - Palatine BPW Progressive Dinner at Hotel Indigo in Palatine

Sept. 21st - IAAP Private Event

Sept. 25th - Effective Communication Skills at Wilmette Library

October 5th - Successful Relationship Networking in Buffalo Grove

E-Directory Provides Exposure for TPN Members

We have made many changes to The Professional Networker website in the past year. This next one is the result of 100's of requests.

You have asked for a way to know other people on the website. You ask, and we provide.

The Professional Networker will be building an e- directory for our members to get more exposure to the business professionals that are on the site. The listing will be according to categories, and will provide your name, business name, and phone number. The fee for this service is $100 per year. That is it. $100 per year for 1000's of business professionals to view.

If you are interested, please email: info@thepronetworker.com and we will send the information to you. Thank you.

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