How to Network the Biznik Way Bellevue

Co-hosted by Biznik Co-founder Dan McComb.

The Biznik way of networking is a powerful combination of online social networking technology paired with face-to-face events. Learn from co-founders Lara Feltin and Dan McComb how to grow your business faster and become more profitable by using the tools at your disposal.

We'll walk you through the five main areas of the site, elaborate on the features as we designed them, and how to use them:

• Your Profile: self promotion & visibility on the site
• Events: hosting & attending
• Membership: using the directory & your Biznik network
• Biz Talk: online socializing & discussions
• Articles & Tips: writing, rating & commenting

This workshop will be focused on questions YOU bring to the table - so come prepared to ask a lot of them.

• Introductions start at 6:30.
• Workshop & questions til 8:30.
• Networking til 9.

What members say about the event

Just when you think you have Biznik figured out, they add a few more nuggets. I recommend this to anyone who wants to get the most our of their membership. --Bobb Dunn

I was already excited about Biznik and had been spreading the word, but now I'm even more amped up about it. This is an incredible resource you've created and I have no idea why a small business owner would be part of any other networking service (online or in person). You have them all beat, hands down. Thank you!" --Debbie Lacy

I attended the tutorial about how to plug into all the benefits of Biznik last nite. I highly recommend everyone go to this event in the future. The site is amazing and continues to get better with all the plans you have in the works. It was a good use of my time and I am going to send my mktg partner to the next one. --Bill Hoffer

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  Mike Holberg

  Glass Artist, specializing in blown...

  Issaquah, Washington
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  Mimi Pettibone

  Dream Detective

  Seattle, Washington
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  Nancy Juetten

  Publicist, Speaker, Publici-Tea™ Trainer, ...

  Bellevue, Washington
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  Nina Durfee

  Life Coach/Meditation Instructor

  Sammamish, Washington
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  Patrick McNamara

  Spiritual Advisor

  Woodinville, Washington
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  Sandra Oettle

  Residential Organization

  Edmonds, Washington
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  Scott Sinclair

  Arborist

  Mercer Island, Washington

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  Posted by Andrew Delany, Seattle, WA, Washington | Apr 05, 2008

  I am grateful for the support from the 'chief cheeses', so to speak...!

  Andrew
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  Posted by wendy Case, Bellevue, Washington | Apr 10, 2008

  Lara- thank you so much for putting on this event. I know it will be very useful and I look forward to meeting other bizniks.
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  Posted by Deborah Drake, Edmonds, Washington | Apr 25, 2008

  I heard wonderful things about the event in Seattle last week and look forward to my own personal experience of this forthcoming event!
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  Posted by Jennifer Malocha, Bellevue, Washington | Apr 28, 2008

  Hi Lara and Dan ~ This event sounds like just the thing I need to become more Biznik savvy. Unfortunately I can't attend the one tonight. Will you have another one on the Eastside? I sure hope so! Thank you so much for putting this event on for us.
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  Posted by Lara Eve Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Apr 28, 2008

  This is the first one we're teaching on the Eastside, and the first event we're hosting in The Village. We'll see how it all goes, then yes, probably host another one on the Eastside next month.

  Biznik Business Networking, Co-founder
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  Posted by Neil Rondeau, Bellevue, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  I see you no longer nead a corned-beef sandwhich
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  Posted by Jean-Pierre Ruiz, Bellevue, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  Well-worth the time commitment. Lots of "hidden" features which should prove to be very useful, like the link we can put at the end of our emails.
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  Posted by Nina Durfee, Sammamish, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  Well presented. Both Lara and Dan emulate for me what the perfect business owner is -- enthusiastic, knowledgeable, practical and humorous. Thank you for a great presentation!
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  Posted by Debbie Rosemont, Sammamish, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  I got valuable information on how to maximize my Biznik membership ... great networking too. I highly recommend this event (and I know there are others scheduled). Dan and Lara did a fabulous job. Thank you!

  Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant
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  Posted by Mark Kozu, Federal Way, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  Great introduction to Biznik for me. Thank you for the effort that you have put into this. I look forward to attending many more events in the future.
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  Posted by Nancy Juetten, Bellevue, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  BizNik is destined to become THE business networking site for solopreneurs, and I am amazed by the commitment Dan and Lara have demonstrated to create a robust, powerful, search engined optimized site that can empower everyone's success. I intend to get involved in a deeper way as a direct result of the lessons I learned at last night's session. Great job Dan and Lara. Thank you.
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  Posted by Douglas Hawks, Redmond, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  What an incredible event. The amount of content (i.e. features of biznik) was nearly overwhelming but the enthusiasm and knowledge of the presenters kept it engaging and thought provoking. I have only used BizNik for a few weeks and this event really highlighted the breadth and depth of features available to the community. If you are new to BizNik or are looking for ways to get more out of BizNik then you MUST attend one of these events and learn how to network the BizNik way. Thanks to Dan and Lara for the site and the presentation and thanks to The Village for hosting.
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  Posted by Jane Bakken, Seattle, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  Thank you Dan and Lara for this event. We learned a great deal that will help facilitate our Biznik experience. You packed a lot of information, professionally and easily, into a short period of time. Several key points in your presentation...and some conversations with Biznik folk...made this event very profitable for my business. I would highly recommend this meeting environment and we are passing on to all we know the Biznik experience.

  Thank you!
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  Posted by Mimi Pettibone, Seattle, Washington | Apr 29, 2008

  Thanks Dan and Lara for a great evening jam-packed with valuable information for helping us grow our businesses and make the most of our Biznik membership. You guys are doing an amazing job with this whole concept, and I LOVE it! I can't see why anyone wouldn't join Biznik. What you guys are doing with search engine optimization alone is worth more than a $24/month membership. I have explored the website on my own a fair amount - but still wasn't aware of all the features such as being able to add meta tags to your profile. GENIOUS! I highly recommend this event to everyone, even if you think you are already familiar with the site. There is so much to learn about how to make the most of this valuable resource called Biznik. Thank you! :)
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  Posted by Lori Richardson, Bellingham, Washington | Apr 30, 2008

  It is hard to add more beyond the great comments posted after our event last night, but since Dan stressed the point about posting thoughtful and interesting comments, I will make a few addtional observations:

  The attendees were very interesting and while I didn't get to talk with everyone, I plan to follow up with half a dozen of them.

  I was amazed at how much I learned about the search capabilities (WOW) and the ease of the video add in.

  There is no down side for any "free agent" to join Biznik - between the search visibility, the community (in person and virtual) as well as the article /learn capability, it truly would be foolish NOT to join.

  Dan and Lara were true professionals, passionate about what they are creating, and this alone made it worth attending.

  Thanks to those who joined us at The Village Bellevue.

  Small business sales coach and fundraising auctioneer
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  Posted by Mike Holberg, Issaquah, Washington | Apr 30, 2008

  Dan & Lara, Great event. The information you gave has really given me a look at what is possible with my Biznik page. You really gave a great tutorial on how to use the site and all of it's features.

  Thanks again,

  Mike