I'm loving Biznik: including new stuff...

I love Biznik......sadly the water coolers time has come and gone for most of us.

I have been able to work with some great members and received some priceles advice on this site!

I'm with you on the collaboration part of the tagline, Elke. It may sound stuffy and boring to some, but it so much better describes what this site is all about. Now we may be able to come up with a catchier term, but it is precisely what separates Biznik from the others. The dioesn't suck didn't tell me the benefit, what was good about Biznik. There was nothing to picture. (Try picturing "doesn't suck.")

I'm thinking that the groups will eventually evolve into passionate groups of like-minded people who want to accomplish great things together. I don't think we're there yet, but we're getting there.

I love the "age-inclusiveness" of Biznik, where every idea presented is weighed on its own merit without any pre-conceived opinion or "pecking order." As a life-long learner, it's the perfect setting for me.

Bob and I have been supporting members and for a brief time (2 weeks?) I got the silly idea that we could save money if I dropped down one level, to active member.

BOY, was I wrong. I immediately felt the impact. The next month I had my gold star back!

The new tag line is the beginning of an interesting conversation. Serving as Chief Collaboration Officer of Ideas Evolving, We are building our business around collaboration.

We are focused on providing our ideas and experience to the members of our community. We believe this is the only way we can truly achieve our strategic objectives. http://www.ideasevolving.com/about.php

Sharing and Collaborating does not pay the bills. We are convinced that if executed correctly, there is a point in the conversation where a business transaction that will naturally occur.

We look forward to expanding our level of our collaboration in the Biznik world.

Hi Elke, as always, words of wisdom from one of my favorite Bizniks. And I agree with every point.

Especially the groups. I believe there is a lot of potential and that we each need to find out what this is for our particular group. My WordPress Chatter for example. I want it to be a sounding board for ideas and challenges. And I hope it grows into that.

Love the new tagline as well!

Elke, thanks for reminding us about the wonderful benefits we experience as members. And thanks also for encouraging members to upgrade their level of participation/membership in Biznik! I became a supporting member very early in my business, when $24/month was a bit of a stretch. It was an investment that has paid itself back a hundred-fold (probably more, but who's doing math!?!).

If you're a newer member or an oldie considering a Supporting Membership, from my experience I can share that you won't regret bumping up your membership level!

Hi Elke, thanks for sharing...I didn't even know there was going to be a solar eclipse today.