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Network with Yellow Dog in January!

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IMG_2488Happy 2013!

I seem to have fallen off the band wagon of posting my monthly networking event suggestions, but new year and we’re back! If your new year resolution included growing your business (because shrinking your business hopefully wasn’t a goal…) getting off your butt and out to some networking events is a GREAT way to accomplish that! Here’s a couple events I’m attending (and speaking at!) and some other opportunities you may find to be a good fit!

Tuesday, January 8th

 Authentic Selling: Growing Your Business When You THINK You Hate Sales

A Money Wise Women Teleseminar

That’s right folks, I’ll the guest speaker! It’ll be a fun hour and hopefully it’ll help give you the kick you need to get going with your sales plan for 2013!

Friday, January 11th

NWEN Breakfast Buzz

I don’t usually cross the bridge for NWEN Breakfasts but this month they’ll be talking with the fine folks at Zaarly, a company I think is pretty rad and has some great people behind it! If you’re looking for creative ways to sell a product (or service) Zaarly is worth checking out. And if you are a startup looking for inspiration, NWEN is the place to be!

Thursday, January 17th

eWomen Network Luncheon

As most of you know I’ve been a big fan of eWomenNetwork for a LONG time and the speakers scheduled in 2013 do not look to disappoint! If you can’t join the luncheon but want to check out eWomen let me know, they have smaller events throughout the month.

If these events don’t suit your fancy, thats fine. I also recommend checking out NWEN’s event calendar and the Puget Sound Business Journal’s events. Neither of them pay me to say it, I really think they do good stuff. And if you and your dog are out enjoying the sunshine let Hank & I know, we may just come join you!

What other networking events are you checking out in the new year?

Networking with Yellow Dog Consulting in December!

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It amazes me how many networking groups take December off. I know, I know. It’s busy. You’ve got year end work to get done, you’re finishing up projects, but also, we all still have budgets to be met, sales goals to meet (or exceed) and we need to get out of the office and network! This year don’t dismiss that holiday party or open house too quickly.

This month I have a few company holiday parties, friends holiday parties and an alumni event to attend. AND I’ll be out and about networking as usual. Unfortunately I did NOT make the Geekwire Gala last night, which is THE big networking holiday party of the season, but I will be at these events this month plus other meetings and you know, client work, this month!

NWEN Breakfast Buzz

Friday, December 14th, Bellevue City Hall

eWomen Network Luncheon

Thursday, December 20th, Salty’s on Alki

Bonus! January 8th, Webinar

Authentic Selling: Growing Your Business When You Think You Hate Sales

Last week at my PSBJ Workshop I challenged every attendee to attend 2 networking events this month. holiday parties, coffee appointments, and larger networking events all count towards this. So, what are you waiting for? There’s business to be had in December!

November 28th: Come Hear me Speak!

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As many of you may recall, I worked for the Puget Sound Business Journal for almost 4 years and in that time they paid me to network (awesome) and speak (well, sell newspapers, but I did that by doing lots of talking). Now that I’ve been gone for almost 2 years they have invited me back as a part of their Seminar Series!

Please Join me on Wednesday, November 28th from 11:30-1 as I speak on Authentic Selling: Growing your Business When you THINK you Hate Sales

Sales shouldn’t be the worst part of your day, if you love what you’re doing, your passion will show. In this interactive seminar Elizabeth Case of Yellow Dog Consulting will share tips and techniques for growing your business without feeling like a sellout.

For many people selling a product or a service is a painful experience. As an entrepreneur, YOU are your sales force. How do you grow your business when you don’t want to hit the pavement or think you have to cold call?

Topics will include:

•   Identifying your Target Market

•   Educating your network

•   Keeping an active lead list

•   Effective Follow Up

•   List Building

•   Your Newsletter-your new best friend

You can register to attend on their website, and contact George with any questions!