The World is an Event

Maybe you just woke up from a 20-year sleep. You are in a foreign place. You have no friends, no family or no familiar faces in your immediate vicinity. To top it off your fish or plants died and your cat ran away. Now you really have no one to talk to get you through the day. You don't know anyone that can help you find a job or acquire clients to get your business off the ground. This may sound a bit extreme, but sometimes life's nasty curve balls make us feel lost or forlorn. We don't know where to begin to acquire that little jump-start to recharge our career or business. I have met many people with this dilemma.

The good news is the World is still alive and bustling with a flurry of events. It has people just waiting to meet you and help you achieve your goals. Take a minute. Look around and observe your surroundings. Is there an upcoming PTA meeting or flea market? Is the car show coming to town? Is there a conference or toy show at the convention center? Did you just get invited to a party? Somewhere in the world, there is an event happening everyday.

My business partner and I make it a point to regularly check the Jacob Javits Convention Center event calendar. Attending events has kept our businesses flourishing, as we continuously meet new people. Check out the world calendar of events at Eventguide Network. Their slogan is "What in the World are you going to do?".

You don't necessarily have to spend any money to get into even the most expensive events. I recently attended an technology event that cost $1,595.00, for free. Pick an event you wish to attend. Find out who is the organizer or promoter. Contact them and say the magic words "Are you looking for any volunteers for your event?". For a few hours of work, attend the event for free and meet new people. Don't forget to bring your business cards.

Now you are in a position to transform the unknown network (people you don't know) into your known network. "Follow up within 48 hours of meeting your new contacts", says ETP Network founder Rod Colon.

We are always looking for people to help out at our events. Are you ready to jump-start your career or business? The world is waiting for you to attend its events. Don't go back to sleep. If you snooze, you lose.

About the Author
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Starting with less than $400, C. E. Reid used networking to become founder & CEO of NetTECH Systems, a technology consulting firm to fortune 500 companies. Through his business coaching, networking workshops and free newsletter "Savvy Intrapreneur", Mr. Reid empowers people to run their career like a business. As a sought after speaker, with 33 years of business experience, C. E. Reid has helped many people jump start their careers and develop successful businesses. www.CarlEReid.com

Web: www.SavvyIntrapreneur.com

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The Buzz About 21st Century Career & Community Expo 2012

Thank you so much for your awesome contribution in making  the 21st Century Career & Community Expo 2012 a spectacular success. Through your knowledge sharing contribution the Expo raised $1,000 to be distributed to 4 deserving students, through Empowering Today's Professionals' College Scholarship Fund. Click here to Register NOW for 21st Century Expo 2013.

Excerpts from 2012 Program (see right column). . .
 
“One of the biggest obstacles for job seekers is not knowing what resources are available to assist you,” New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said. “The 21st Century Career and Community Expo will take a good idea straight from the faith-based legislative summit that I was proud to convene to empower more New Yorkers looking for a job with better opportunities for job training and other resources to connect them to promising career opportunities. Mobilizing and em-powering our communities with the right tools, resources and job training opportunities is the first step in getting hard working people back in the workforce during these difficult economic times, and strengthening our economy.”

New Rochelle Mayor, Noam Bramson said “Information and networking can help foster new job and career opportunities, and that makes a positive difference for our entire community.”

"With so many people looking for work, we need to try and have more events like this where resources are brought directly to the community.” stated New York State Assemblyman George Latimer. “I am hopeful that, with the success of the 21st Century Career and Community Expo, we’ll attract more support from private sector companies so we can continue delivering this service to the community”.

Welcome from 21st Century Expo hosting organization
  Empowering Today’s Professional’s
Founder and Executive Director

We are excited to welcome ALL ATTENDEES today. The 21st Century Career & Community Expo theme “Putting Scholarship, Leadership and Citizenship To Work", has been realized with the par-ticipation of speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, faith based, education and community organizations. Many thanks for the support of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's team, New Rochelle Mayor, Noam Bramson, Assemblyman George Latimer, Bethesda Baptist Church and local businesses for their support.

The spearheading of planning, coordination and logistics to make the Expo a reality today, a special thanks to members of our Concerned Citizens Expo Committee: Phyllis Shelton - Event Producer, Amanda Sherman - Program Director, Anthony "Tony" Colon - Out-Reach Director and Shana Campbell– Community Liaison.

Many people are uncertain about the future economy and need to be em-powered. Using a holistic approach, the Expo workshops focus on the mental, physical and financial well being of attendees. This develops competitive advantage in the 21st century for confident management of careers and small businesses, thereby improving communities.

With the focus on getting America back to work, the Expo today is the LIVE action plan from our book “Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs”. Whether you are a career professional or full time entrepreneur, each workshop is designed to provide the information required to survive and compete in the current business climate. Running your career as a business by being CEO of ME, Inc., is a proven winning formula for Success.

Rod Colón
Founder and Board of Trustees Chairman

Carl E. Reid, CSI
Executive Director & Chief Operations Officer

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Want to Super Charge Employees?

Six Steps to Starting an Employee Recognition Program

by Warren Struhl, CEO Successories

These are really great tips from a awesome motivation expert.  Click here to zip over to Warren's full article and get his proven experience and wisdom for each step below.

Step 1: Vision-Establish the purpose for the employee recognition program. - read details

Step 2: Criteria-Talk to employees about how they want to be graded and recognized. - read details

Step 3: Form a Recognition Committee. - read details

Step 4: Develop eligibility and frequency of recognition awards. - read details

Step 5: Determine budget and awards. - read details

Step 6: Public recognition is the ultimate motivator. - read details

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Welcome to Speakers & Sponsors

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If you're seeking sponsors . . .
There are plenty of opportunities for acquiring sponsors to fund your event. Understanding the rules of engagement is key. Just like applying for a job with a targeted resume, sponsorship value propositions must match regulatory, business and marketing requirements of potential sponsors.

If you're a Sponsor seeking community causes or events . . .
iPower Global Solutions is specialized in helping companies achieve bottom line results by solving the problem of finding sponsorees who are the right fit.  Realizing the highest impact for marketing reach is iPower Global Solutions focus.

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Arts Managers Invited to Apply for 2011-12 Kennedy Center Fellowship Program

The Kennedy Center Fellowship Program annually provides comprehensive study to up to ten arts managers at the Washington, D.C.-based John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with coursework in strategic planning, marketing, and development; three practical work rotations in center departments; and a series of professional development seminars.

The program emphasizes excellence, creativity, economic problem solving, strategic planning, internationalism, and a commitment to new technologies. Fellows are provided with hands-on work opportunities, a structured blend of independent and collective learning experiences, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced arts professionals in one of the busiest and most artistically diverse performing arts centers in the United States. Fellows are expected to attend performances and educational events, as well as complete significant projects within the context of the Kennedy Center.

The paid fellowships are full-time and last nine months, from September through May. Fellows receive an annual stipend of $20,000 to help defray their housing and transportation costs. Course materials and reimbursement for health insurance are also provided.

The Kennedy Center welcomes applicants with disabilities. Applications must be written in English or have a certified translation.

Visit the Kennedy Center Web site for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and information on previous program participants.

photo courtesy of: ipkitten.blogspot.com

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Recipe for a Happy New Year

   


   Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past—have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time.
    

  Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.
    

  Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest, prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution.
    

  Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of silliness, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.

Author Anonymous

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"10 Things to Help Your Business When Sales Are Slow During the Holidays"

1. Evaluate your virtual team and make changes if necessary.
Are administrative tasks taking up most of your time and keeping you from working ON your business? Then hire a virtual assistant. Are you paying too much in taxes? Meet with your accountant to talk about getting more aggressive with write-offs. Remember your virtual team can include payroll processors, lawyers, and Excel wizards -- anyone who can lighten your workload, so you can focus on big-picture strategizing.

2. Learn how to get more business via your Web site.
Would you like to generate business leads and sales 24-7? Then look at how your Web site could be working better for you. Scope out some new websites that specialize in writing copy that sells. Or, do a Google search for free reports on hot topics like traffic generation, list building, and social media.

3. Revamp your ezine or launch an ezine.
Remember that having a ready list of warm prospects is your goldmine, and having an ezine positions you for more sales on a regular basis and for the LONG-TERM. The beginning of the New Year is the perfect time to release your first issue!

4. Clean out that e-mail inbox once and for all!
Unanswered e-mails, people to follow up with, information not recorded or filed in the proper places -- when does it end? Vow to get a handle on your inbox. Delete e-mails that are more than a few months old. Set up e-mail folders to help you stay more organized in the future. And if your program allows, set "rules" to automatically sort incoming e-mails into those folders.

5. Clean out your filing cabinet, bookshelf, desk, etc.
Is your office a fire hazard? Will your spouse not even enter the premises? Put on some good music, start digging, and make piles. Make sure to have plenty of trash bags and cardboard file boxes on hand. (And a good glass of wine always makes it more fun!)

6. Upgrade or clean up your computer.
Your computer probably holds most of the information that's crucial to your business, so take care of it! Upgrade your operating system (do you STILL have Windows 95?), get rid of unnecessary files, archive old files to an external hard drive, add more disk space for all those downloads, and do system maintenance. Not sure how to go about this? Find a geek-for-hire to come and help you out.

7. Let your clients know how much you are thankful for their business.
Whether you choose to send holiday cards or thank-you notes, this is a good practice for both your business and you. Letting the universe know you're grateful for what you have will only bring you better things in the future.

8. Plan an upcoming teleseminar.
For a quick cash-flow boost, plan a paid teleseminar! Phone-based events are easy to do and can be very effective income generators. Either host it yourself on a topic you're qualified to talk about, or invite a special guest to interview. To encourage holiday signups, offer special pricing for those who register before the New Year.

9. Write down your 25 best accomplishments for this past year.
This simple exercise is extremely powerful. I start by lighting a candle and writing down my 25 accomplishments. Then, taking each one in, I read them aloud. After the last one, I blow the candle out, and then IMMEDIATELY make a list of 10 goals for the New Year. (After truly acknowledging all the amazing things you did this year, you'll feel incredibly powerful and set even higher goals!)

10. Actually enjoy the holidays!
In the past, I ran around like a nut every December, and the next year would always hit me before I could even blink. I’d be back to the grind shortly thereafter. But, as a business owner, it’s crucial that you give your body and soul a rest.

So now, I do things differently, and I think this new way is much more balanced: Remind yourself what the holidays are for -- to take a step back and appreciate what you have, to enjoy your family and friends, to give to others, and to be good to yourself. So take that walk in the snow, go to that tree lighting with your kids, get that massage, and plan a leisurely shopping day during the week. You’ll be back to work before you know it.

Remember, we only have so many Christmases in a lifetime.

© 2010 Ali International, LLC

Self-made entrepreneur and Inc. 500-ranked CEO Ali Brown teaches women around the world how to start and grow profitable businesses that make a positive impact.

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Free Press Release for Supporting Breast Cancer Walk

No Family ever really recovers when a member is lost to cancer.  So additional research can be performed to prevent more family separations, we ask for your support me as we participate in the 5^th Annual Breast Cancer Walk.

 We walk together to help find a cure so that we will never have to say goodbye to someone we LOVE because of this horrible disease. Please help support this cause  by clicking here to make a quick donation.  Any amount is greatly appreciated. 

For any donation over $100, iPower Global Solutions will write and distribute a free press release for you personally or your business ($500 value).  A press release is a high impact tool for branding and marketing.  Thousands of dollars in advertising costs are saved by distributing a press release. With so many businesses and hiring managers using Google to get additional information about people, a press release provides excellent publicity, including career professionals in the job market.  Beyond a resume or brochure, a press release augments your skill/service offering in being recognized as an expert in your field.
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