The Professional Networker, Your Online Resource for Expanding Business Relationships

The Professional Networker, Inc. Newsletter

October 30,  2006

Dear Member, 

"Opportunities do not come with their values stamped upon them...To face every opportunity of life thoughtfully, and ask its meaning bravely and earnestly, is the only way to meet supreme opportunities when they come, whether open-faced or disguised." Malthie D. Babcock

There are so many opportunities out in the business world that have presented themselves to me lately. I use to think that networking was done only in "networking groups". What I have learned in the past year is that relationships are built everywhere you go. The key people that know you often present opportunities that could be valuable to you, your business and you personally. It is up to each one of us to look at each encounter with people as a gift and an opportunity to make an impact on their lives.

I need to thank several of my key connectors for recent connections. Barbara Susin who go involved me in The Transition Network. Chad Coe who got me involved with Second Saturdays and the Center for Women. And the wonderful women of NAWBO that introduced me to Athena Powerlink. Each of these people have had a huge impact on my business and my life. If I had not looked at the opportunities presented to me, I would not be in the position I am in now with my business.

I challenge each of you to look at opportunities that are presented to you by key people in your life. Evaluate each opportunity and understand the reasons why those influencers in your life have chosen you to be involved. Find the contribution you can make and give it freely and in abundance. It always comes back to you in some way.

Sharan Tash

Check Out These Events

The next few weeks is LOADED with exciting events. As many of you know, I am very involved with women's issues so this week's newsletter calendar will be heavy with women's events. I apologize to my male members. You can check out all the events at The Professional Networker calendar of events.

  • Niles Chamber - Expo - 11/1
  • Chicagoland Chamber - Business Growth Series - 11/2
  • 2nd Annual Chicago ATHENA Award Luncheon - 11/6
  • Not Just Transition but Transformation - 11/6
  • Speednetworking -
  • Executives & Business Professionals - 11/8
  • NAWBO - Cooking Demo Networking Dinner - 11/8
  • Engaging Speakers Monthly Program - 11/10
  • Second Saturday Support Group -11/11
  • LPYP - MBA Day Camp - 11/11

CONNECT

Please edit your profile at The Professional Networker website and fill out the CONNECT piece along with the demographics if you have not done so. Our advertisers like to see the demographics of the members. Thank you in advance.

C - Category - What business category are you in? (Accountant, Web Designer, Travel Agent etc...)

O - Organizations - What organizations do you belong to? (Chambers of Commerce, Professional, Charity, Social etc..)

N - Needs - What do you need right now? (Accountant, new web site, a receptionist etc...)

N - Neighborhood - What neighborhood did you grow up in and are you living in now (Lincolnwood, Bucktown, West side etc...)

E - Enjoyment - What do you do outside of work that you enjoy (Football league, knitting, travel etc...)

C - College - What High School and College did you attend and graduate from and what year did you graduate? (Niles West - 1970 and Northeastern Ill - 1990)

T - Target Market - Who do you want to meet? (Corporations, Consumers living in the west loop, At home moms) Power Partners - State your Power Partners. These are businesses that compliment you, but are not in competition with you. (A travel agent would have power partners with hotels, airlines, car rental agencies etc...) Birthday - I don't need a year, but a month and date would be nice.

Where is Sharan Speaking?

Sharan will be speaking at the following events:

November 1st - Southwest Suburban Philanthropic Network (Private Event)

November 2nd - Washington University Women (Private Seminar)

November 16th - Business Builders Forum

November 28th - Author's Marketing Group

December 14th - Bank Financial (Private Event)

Affordable Zip-Code Specific Online Advertising

You have asked for a way to know other people on the website. You have asked for advertising to specific markets. You ask, and we provide. The Professional Networker is partnering with Michael Richmond and Megaque and Shoppers4m websites. Imagine the ability to cross-market with other member businesses and be zip-code specific. These listing are "spidered" every 14 days by the major search engines. Or the power of having mini-websites that list all subscribers on as many as 50 different web- directories that we control. Imagine all this for under $500/year. THAT my friends, is the power of networking and relationship building. Watch your email in the next 2 weeks for more information, or contact Sharan at sharan@thepronetworker.com

 

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