This event is for anyone hosting Biznik events, or who facilitates other group experiences, who wants to increase the level of engagement, interactivity & community within their experiences -both live & online.

Your Partner In Success, Denise Griffitts interviews "The Common Sense Guy", Bud Bilanich on BlogTalkRadio.com

How much more successful could you be if you were passionate about your work – what you do and who you work with? You would enjoy your work, work harder, naturally attract clients/customers/the right job, more success and more money.

This is a Tele-Conference

Learn how to create and market YOUR book as an Author-ity.

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book to sell YOUR expertise?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell and market YOUR book and YOUR services?

Please join us in this relaxed environment for an open discussion about our current book. You will meet new friends and strengthen your relationships with current members while discussing the skills and strategies taught in this book.

Comprehensive, nuts and bolts four hour workshop providing the tools and resources to start and sustain a nonprofit for long term growth and success.

Learn the basics to get started giving workshops! Learn how to:
-choose a good topic
-name it effectively
-design and facillitate it
-find a venue
-market it for free
-and much more!

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

You have a WordPress website or blog. You want to be in the driver's seat with full control, but you're riding shotgun, staring at your dashboard. Now what? This workshop will take you step by step through your WordPress dashboard.

If you've been wanting to learn to meditate, develop a spiritual practice, or deepen your current practice while at work, this transformational and paradigm-shifting workshop will teach you how.

Power Chicks Networking is a high-energy event designed to help you build a strong, supportive network of women.

This event is open to all (men too!)

Things to bring to the event: • Elevator Speech • Description of your ideal referral • Plenty of business cards and flyers • Money for lunch ($10.00 plus a tip)

In this 60 minute seminar, author, speaker, and trainer Don R. Crawley will share ten tactics you can use immediately to delight your customers. Just as importantly, you'll learn some major customer disservice traps and how to avoid them.

Best-selling author and professional speaker Patrick Snow will reveal his tips for entrepreneurs who want to speak professionally. You'll also hear a sample of Patrick's keynote speech, and have a chance to stick around, network, and ask questions.

Seattle Area Bizniks associated with Home and Construction, Residential, Real Estate, Bankers, Remodeling services, Gardening services. Small businesses, Big businesses... All are welcome to Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we all face in our professions.

Have you ever had a great idea for a new product, process, or program will teach you what you need to know to be successful with a new product.

Developing relationships with other business people to the point of referring them takes trust. Building trust takes time. BNI can speed that process up so you can be a referring guru.

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A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

An early morning coffee and pastry networking conversation opportunity.

Join us for our monthly First Thursday Art Walk Party!

For anyone who wants to lower their tax liability. Learn how to organize and reduce taxes using IRS rules. What you don't know has cost you money in the past. Attendees will receive a tax organizer, advice, and resources.

Learn how to expand your network through building trusting connections. This is the third of three workshops. Each week will focus on different skills.

Luncheon Meeting 12:15pm - 2:15pm The Bellettini 1115 108th Ave. NE Bellevue, Wa 98004

$20.00 Early Pay Rate Online $25.00 Day of Event or Pay At The Door

Power Chicks Networking is a high-energy event designed to help you build a strong, supportive network of women.

This event is open to all (men too!)

Please join us to view & discuss: Domestic solar hot water systems Rain water harvesting & reuse LEED & Built Green rating system Alternative construction products

Seattle Area Bizniks associated with Home and Construction, Residential, Real Estate, Bankers, Remodeling services, Gardening services. Small businesses, Big businesses... All are welcome to Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we all face in our professions.

The 6 Degrees Networking Event caters to the idea that we are all only a few degrees away from someone who can help us move our business forward.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

How Do I Use This Social Networking Stuff?

Your Partner In Success, Denise Griffitts interviews Dr. Jack Singer.

So come out and network again with entrepreneurs. Bring lots of business cards.

The first twenty-five members that arrive at the event will get a round of cocktails on Truluck's.

If you have a WordPress website or blog, you know the power behind the 3 bears: themes, plugins and widgets. We'll look at what exactly they are, and how to make them work for you.

Laid-back, slow and easy introduction to networking on the internet for small businesses who haven't tried or are afraid of this powerful tool.

1-hour workshop

Keynote Speaker Michael Norton, president of Ziglar, Inc., and Founder of CanDoGo.com joins the Authors of YOUR ULTIMATE SALES FORCE; 159 Strategies to Generate Referrals and Be Worthy of Them for this exciting, business skills-imparting seminar style networking event.

This is a fun and great opportunity to meet new people, build relationships, learn about other businesses, share ideas, make new business connections and learn how to better help each other!

Learn how to expand your network through building trusting connections. This is the second of three workshops. Each week will focus on different skills.

Beat the Daily Grind! Keep yourself motivated, fresh and alert! And of course, let's network a bit while we're at it! Come get pumped and excited at this one-of-a-kind event you won't want to miss!

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

A hands-on, interactive workshop to help you create, edit, post and use video to connect with your customers as you increase your web presence.

This hour of Tai Chi practice is about the process of letting go and getting unstuck in your body and mind.

Join us in the park and clear stagnant energy, find new pathways and create awareness, focus and relaxation.

Kick your business up several notches -- attend the Professional Business Women Conference in Seattle on October 24, 2009. Christine Chen, former Q13 Anchor will share How to Grow your Business by Building Online and Personal Relationships. www.moneywisewomen.net

Your Partner in Success Denise Griffitts Interviews the "Queen of Affiliate Marketing" Rosalind Gardner.

Like to learn from experts? You should be known as one. Selling YOUR expertise is easier when YOU know how.

This half-day workshop will help you avoid the single biggest mistake most people make when using social media to sell.

Come and join BiztechDay - a community event supported by SFentrepreneur, Small Business Administration, Ladies Who Launch, Constant Contact, Meetup.com, IBM, Microsoft, etc.

There is SO much talk about the economy and the "external" forces affecting our businesses; what about the INTERNAL forces affecting your business success? Come explore how to turn self-sabotage into self-support in this lively presentation and discussion!

Have you been told WordPress is the answer to all your prayers? But you still have challenges with your WordPress website or blog? Join this group as we share our Wordpress ideas, tips and challenges.

Flaunt! Fundraiser will be hosting women in different stages at this event...treating them to a night of fun and pampering. Let's show our encouragement!

Learn how to expand your network through building trusting connections. This is the first of three workshops. Each week will focus on different skills.

At this event, we will break out into small teams where you will use your logic, tact and experience to develop a "Critical Path" to build a strong early foundation for your business.

Freedompreneur Coach, Dr. George Huang, and Spark Interaction’s Chief Engagement Officer, Leif Hansen, have partnered up to offer an exciting and powerful workshop to help business owners like you ramp up your lead generation.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with Home and Construction, Residential, Real Estate, Bankers, Remodeling services,Gardening services. Small businesses, Big businesses... All are welcome to Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges and building businesses.

This workshop covers all major aspects of WordPress with insights into search engine optimization, themes, plugins, widgets and more.

An exploration of many different ways that you can use educational events to
market your business
grow your reputation
develop your skills
meet new prospects
make a bigger difference and
make more money!

Let's meet for a little coffee and conversation to provide mutual support, entrepreneurial wisdom, and grow our referral network.

Want some new anecdotes? Come discover secrets from old King County cemeteries while networking with other Biznik members.

This Workshop Shows You How to Stop Being a Well Kept Secret so You can Get Seen, Heard, and Celebrated in the Media and Get On with Your Life’s Work Fast!

Everyone likes to learn from the experts. You should be one of them.

Learn how from this tele-conference and webcast for Bizniks around the world.

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

If so this gathering is for you.

Laid-back, slow and easy introduction to networking on the internet for small businesses who haven't tried or are afraid of this powerful tool.

1-hour workshop

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with Home and Construction, Residential, Real Estate, Bankers, Investors,Bookkeeping, Small businesses, Big businesses... All are welcome to Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we all face in our professions.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

Things to bring to the event: • Elevator Speech • Description of your ideal referral • Plenty of business cards and flyers • Money for lunch ($10.00 plus a tip)

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services.

Best-selling author and professional speaker Patrick Snow will reveal his tips for entrepreneurs who want to speak professionally. You'll also hear a sample of Patrick's keynote speech, and have a chance to stick around, network, and ask questions.

Parking: Free street parking, free lot on the north side of the building and in the back of the building.

Wild Rover's has a nice lunch menu, but is not required to participate.

Email if you have any questions.

Join us for these free live performances by one of Olympia's own. On Friday, Derik will be performing in Downtown Olympia for Arts Walk. On Saturday, enjoy great coffee and great networking with other Bizniks at Forza in Lacey.

Kim is a speaker, author and educator who knows first-hand the trials and tribulations of starting your own business.

Paper, Clutter, Color, Design - Learn how some small changes in your external environment can lead to big changes for you -- and your business!

Thinking about jumping into the blogging waters? Got your feet wet, but struggling with identifying your blog's purpose, growing your readership or finding your voice? Join us as we talk blog basics and explore ways to support each other.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

Help us know more about you, your product/service, what you do, who you do it with and most importantly, what excites you with it all. See how others market their business. Networking time provided.

Please join me as I interview Donna Gunter, author of “Get More Clients Online: How to Get 95% of Your Clients from Internet Marketing” and founder of the online marketing strategy training community, OnlineBizU.com.

Squelched by traditional and outdated ideas about learning, intuitive children are often misunderstood or, worse, mislabeled for their "different" learning styles. Find why, for some children, learning by intuition is not only more important than traditional academic approaches but superior.

A hands-on, interactive workshop to help you create, edit, post and use video to connect with your customers as you increase your web presence.

If you have a WordPress website or blog, you know the power behind the 3 bears: themes, plugins and widgets. We'll look at what exactly they are, and how to make them work for you.

Come and network with other professionals, there is a 15 dollar fee.

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Get the information you need to take advantage of 2009 tax credits and minimize your tax liability at this free presentation. Come with your questions.

This is open discussion with no preset agenda. I've learned some crazy stuff building 3 sites over the last couple of months and just want to share! Downtown Bellevue has FREE WIRELESS. Feel free to bring your laptop/extension cord.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

People don't do business with your logo - they do business with YOU. It doesn't matter how good your elevator speech is, in business, showing up is what counts. Show up, and let's connect over art, wine and great tapas.

Thinking about jumping into the blogging waters? Got your feet wet, but struggling with identifying your blog's purpose, growing your readership or finding your voice? Join us as we talk blog basics and explore ways to support each other.

A workshop design to enlighten and educate on the power and ease of WordPress, the premier web and blogging system on the web. We also discuss Cloud Computing. What is it and why is it changing the world?

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

If so this gathering is for you.

This event is for business owners to mingle and learn proper business structures and documentation. It will also cover ways to financially prepare and prosper your business thru the various growth stages.

It’s a party. It’s a fashion show. It’s a B2B networking event helping Seattle green its Event Industry. It’s tasty foods, wine samples, education, and music for the dance floor. It's Green Your Theme Seattle!

Puget Sound Business Journal is more than just a news source. It's a weekly collection of leads. Learn the strategies that will allow you to generate leads and improve your business, all in less than a half-hour a week.

Regardless of your financial situation, this workshop is designed to set the stage for you to move beyond the “wishing” stage of financial freedom toward expressing spiritual principles through practical means, to produce a more financially prosperous experience of life.

Quickbooks Q&A

2.4 mile walk along the water on the Seward Park loop. Stretching and warm-up by personal trainer, Tyler Oakley, before the walk starts.

Coffee and Quickbooks: Q&A Session

Have a WordPress website or blog, but need some help to understand its features and everything it can do for you? In this intensive, 2-hour, hands-on session, you'll learn how to have more control over your blog or website.

Puget Sound Business Journal is more than just a news source. It's a weekly collection of leads. Learn the strategies that will allow you to generate leads and improve your business, all in less than a half-hour a week.

Never Eat Alone: take a simple neccessity and turn it into an opportunity to expand your network!

Things to bring to the event: • Elevator Speech • Description of your ideal referral • Plenty of business cards and flyers • Money for lunch ($10.00 plus a tip)

Go for the business success you want by becoming clear on what you wish to achieve and following through. Join Lorayne Ham and Lilian Mavridara co-creators of the program “Shift your perspective now” for a transformational event.

Regardless of your financial situation, this workshop is designed to set the stage for you to move beyond the “wishing” stage of financial freedom toward expressing spiritual principles through practical means, to produce a more financially prosperous experience of life.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

Join us for our first monthly First Thursday Art Walk Party!

Customer service seems so simple, yet every day we encounter examples of lousy customer service. In this presentation, you’ll learn ten tactics you can use to delight your customers and how to avoid some of the major customer disservice traps.

Business coach George Huang shares his secrets for how he generates a consistent six-figure income using Introductory Sessions to attract quality clients.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services. Meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

As an entrepreneur, you know what you’re passionate about. But it isn’t always easy to keep your enthusiasm up as you juggle all those hats. The Passion Test™ will help you keep your focus and your fire!

This course will teach you what you need to know to be successful with a new product.

Come join others who are interested in connecting with fellow business owners for networking, support and camaraderie, all while enjoying a fun and refreshing summer boat cruise!

Come network, eat well and practice invoking emotion into our pitches.

This introductory course will show you the simplicity and capabilities of Joomla. We will review examples of Joomla sites and show you how you can design a website with minimal technical experience.

A casual meet-up of Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

Want to move forward efficiently and PROFITABLY and have more fun and balance, especially during a recession? You'll gain simple, practical tips to do the right things right and increase your profifts by 50% or more!

New session added Sept 3!

Business coach George Huang shares his secrets for how he generates a consistent six-figure income using Introductory Sessions to attract quality clients.

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

Come and find out how to embrace the changes in your life/work that will lead to success without resistance or fear.

See how the body/mind technique of EFT reduces stress and make you more fearless about communicating even in a difficult situations. Almost every business person can use this.

Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

The horse’s ability to feel human emotions can bypass conscious thought and illuminate where your “stickiness” lies, even if you aren’t aware of it yourself. Boost your awareness, intuition and focus to increase the clarity of your journey.

Step outside of your home office to be productive and network with a new group of people.

This is an open discussion on Quickbooks features and how to's

Free hamburgers, hot dogs and Cool Cycles treats, all at a park overlooking the gorgeous South Sound…

Exciting games for the kids. Adults: play Extreme Sports, collaborate around ice cream, beach comb or bring your kayak for a water adventure!

Learn the strategies that will allow you to generate leads and improve your business, all in less than a half-hour a week.

A FREE hands-on "open forum Webinar workshop" detailing information and processes shared in the online book at: http://www.411maximizer.com

WordPress is the Personal Web and Blog Publishing System that's sweeping the Internet with users from Danielle Steele to the New York Times, and it's FREE. Plus Ning Revealed!

You are cordially invited to attend this SRO educational, informative and empowering seminar as it pertains to identity theft/fraud, data breaches and non-public information disclosures.

Please join me as I interview "Successful Relationship Coaches" Paul and Layne Cutright. We will discuss how vitally important it is to create and nurture your online, virtual business relationships.

At this event you will learn why Local Search is not only one of the more simple, lasting and powerful social media tools you have at your disposal, but that it is also free!

Customer service seems so simple, yet every day we encounter examples of lousy customer service. In this presentation, you’ll learn ten tactics you can use to delight your customers and how to avoid some of the major customer disservice traps.

Grow your business and network in a non-traditional way. No "leads", no "elevator speech", just tuning in to the abundance that surrounds us and that we can create for ourselves and others.

A introduction to social and business networking with the advantage of walking away with immediately useful information, action items and new contacts to work with on all of your sites.

By the end of this seminar, you will be proficient in all forms of social media including facebook, twitter, youtube, etc, and with this knowledge you will understand relationship marketing better. http://tatango.eventbrite.com

Join Derek Johnson ,this year's Startup Business of the Year, for a crash course in what you should be doing for your business on the web. Derek will be outlining a step-by-step process through everything from Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Twitter

WordPress can empower anyone on the web. It's free and is usable by web novices and pros alike. Learn its secrets and how you can utilize it to further your business.

Join Biznik's star-studded cast of Supporting Members at one of Capitol Hill's finest new joints, The Saint, for an exclusive monthly event for Supporting Members only, hosted by the Cofounder of Biznik.

Learn how to make your online surveys work as well as the professionals.

Make surveys appealing and effective, with high response rates and results that help move your business forward.

Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

How to use Twitter for business?

A BizChatz interview with Shannon Evans - local Biznik Author and popular event host.

Please join Virtual Assistance Industry Expert Denise Griffitts as she interviews World Class Speaker and Author Craig Valenine.

Instruction and Computers Provided! Step-by-step ad and flyer creation, and posting online. Point, Click, Drag, and Drop during the class. WiFi available if you wish to attend and use your own notebook computer.

Are you looking to expand your network? Are you interested in developing strong relationships with exceptional REFERRAL partners? Get out of the office and come join us for an hour of networking and developing relationships.

Seattle Area Bizniks associated with home and garden construction and remodeling services meet for coffee and networking about common challenges we face in our professions.

Special guest and sought-after business advisor Paul Galasso shares how to LEVERAGE your expertise through Information Products! Generate a second stream of income and grow the business you already have.

Don't miss today's real world examples, "mini-hotseats" and valuable information!

A unique networking experience, online from your own desk.

You can meet and network with Entrepreneurs across the globe from your desk. Save time, gas, and money while meeting new collaboration partners.

Too much to do and too little time? Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? During this month's Taking Passions into Action event, we'll create our ideal schedules, so we can get more things done AND have more balance and joy as entrepreneurs.

WordPress and other OpenSource technologies are giving non technical and technical people alike incredible tools to communicate and interact with the rest of the world as never before. This workshop will demystify WordPress and empower you!

Hey guys, this community needs our help. Do you remember your childhood playground? Imagine if you didn't have those memories. Be a part of something really meaningful this summer...

Woods Coffee Point to Point (for women and supporters) Meet either end. Chestnut/Railroad bunch starts starts @7:30am and depending on pace we should arrive by 8:15am to meet halfway at Boulevard Park (1.5 miles each way). Easy flat walk.

Twitter - what the heck is it? Come join us for a fun exploratory of the latest wave of social media to take the business world by storm since the rotary phone!

Learn to introduce yourself and your company in a way that encourages your listener to ask more and hire you. This hands on workshop will give you lots of instant feedback so you walk out feeling and sounding more confident!

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

As an entrepreneur, you know what you’re passionate about. Keeping your enthusiasm and focus going day after day can be another story, especially in these economically challenging times.

Totally networking and business contact

Get more sales out of your website! Create a site that actually attracts customers, engages them in the benefits your services provide and helps them to buy today. You will leave this workshop with insight you can use right away.

A unique networking experience, online from your own desk.

You can meet and network with Entrepreneurs across the globe from your desk. Save time, gas, and money while meeting new collaboration partners.

Woods Coffee Point to Point (for women and supporters) Meet either end. Chestnut/Railroad bunch starts starts @7:30am and depending on pace we should arrive by 8:15am to meet halfway at Boulevard Park (1.5 miles each way). Easy flat walk.

Learn how to allow your visitors buy products via your website. No need to be a credit card merchant. We will cover Amazon Associates, Google Checkout, PayPal, ClickBank and how Affiliate programs work.

Join us for a casual lunch at the Outback Steakhouse in West Olympia.

Things to bring: • Elevator Speech • Description of your ideal referral • Plenty of business cards and flyers • Money for lunch (About $10.00 + tip)

Speed Networking - make 20 new contacts in only an hour.

Faults to Fertilizer will be a memorable, informative,fun and powerful seed planting workshop, metaphorically of course, with a FREE diamond in the rough to take home and grow your business with.

Woods Coffee Point to Point (for women and supporters) Meet either end. Chestnut/Railroad bunch starts starts @7:30am and depending on pace we should arrive by 8:15am to meet halfway at Boulevard Park (1.5 miles each way). Easy flat walk.

In a tough economy you need to make specific changes to your marketing message and approach in order to succeed.

Come learn what they are, and go home with real tools to help you get more clients now.

Thursday is SELL MORE BOOKS day at BizChatz online.

You can register for these tele-webcasts at BizChatz and Learn More to Earn More.

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is a powerful set of tools enhancing rapport, persuasion, influence, and your bottom line. SALES. This interactive lecture focuses on language, verbal/nonverbal, and how language connects with behavior. You'll learn techniques to be amazingly influential right now.

Networking, fabulous food and drinks....in the sky!

Speed Networking to meet 20 other professionals in only an hour.

Informational meeting open to all. We're hiring Account Executives. A detailed job description will be provided, as will all information neccessary to evaluate all aspects of your potential career with Total Broadcasting Service.

Whether you have a web site or not you can rank in the sought after upper left position on Google and other search engine listings by creating and enhancing your Local Business listing.

Creating competitive and compelling flyers to promote the small business or single person enterprise is the main topic of this engaging workshop. Beginners Welcome! Explore the advantages of using free marketing tools to promote your business or personal service.

Get a quick peek on how easy it is to change your perception now and manifest Business & Life success. Join Lorayne Ham and Lilian Mavridara for a Shift.

Increasing online visibility is the goal of most online business owners. There are many strategies for building visibility online including article marketing, blogging, email newsletters/ezine, expert question sites, press releases, social networking and videos.

Woods Coffee Point to Point (for women and supporters) Meet either end. Chestnut/Railroad bunch starts starts @7:30am and depending on pace we should arrive by 8:15am to meet halfway at Boulevard Park (1.5 miles each way). Easy flat walk.

Join us at Serious LinkedIn for Serious Business, where you’ll learn to get the most out of LinkedIn for your professional career. During this intensive, three plus hour workshop you’ll be introduced to the entire LinkedIn suite of tools.

Have you wondered whether you could reduce taxes by switching to an LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or sole-proprietorship? The answers will be explained in plain English so that you can understand.

Clear Intentions Organizing and Full Potential Bookkeeping are coming together to educate small business owners to learn how to manage the paperwork and bookkeeping in order to create a thriving business. Come prepared to network, learn and have fun!

Try some great BBQ and come to hear how building a few strong relationships with trusted advisers can cause a shift for the better in your business.

With our common commitment to green-focused solutions for business and clients, we come together to dream big, grow big, and LIVE BIGGER! Celebrate success, address and solve challenge, set, meet and support in meeting goals.

There is SO much talk about the economy and the "external" forces affecting our businesses; what about the INTERNAL forces affecting our business success? Come explore how to turn self-sabotage into self-support in this lively discussion and presentation!

Workshop and interactive session to create, perfect, and practice a dynamic elevator speech so that you know how to answer when someone asks 'what do you do' and your answer makes them want to hear more!

Informal dress.

Learn how to journal for personal and business health.

Get a quick peek on how easy it is to change your perception now and manifest Business & Life success.

Here is a tool that recognizes what successful business owners know -- your life principles are your business principles. BDA is a tool that guides your business development from the authentic expression of who you are.

Recession be Damned! Through trade, indie businesses can thrive.

This happy hour will be all about networking with the intent to barter. The event is free and so is the food and drinks!

Creating competitive Real Estate flyers for entrepreneurial brokers and agents is the main topic of this engaging workshop. Workshop presentation will enable brokers and agents to improve the flyers they use to communicate their offers to the community at large.

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

Amp up your passion story/bio so that it sizzles rather than fizzles for your PR/marketing! Find your unique voice that speaks powerfully to your customers. Vividly show, not dully tell, who you are as CEO of your business!

A time to enjoy lunch, networking and bring those questions, ideas and insights about your blog and blogging.

Fun discussion prior to Keith Ferrazzi's free talk at the Seattle Westin that night, or a great "post" discussion after you hear him at the Seattle Chamber that day. Or, read the book and show up!

This month guest speaker George Huang shows us how he generates a consistent six-figure income using Introductory Sessions to attract quality clients.

Learn how to attract better quality prospects and increase your conversion rate... while getting paid to do it!

*The Last Event Sold Out - Would you invest $25 to make $1,000? What if you learned that one of these techniques could land you one extra speaking engagement next year...What is that worth to you?

This program is founded on the premise that as a business grows, the business must change. The business environment in which a company operates constantly changes, and to simply stay competitive, a company must change with it.

Ford Myers says that every company is hiring all the time. How do you approach a company about a job when they’re not advertising any openings? And whom do you call?

Do you have a clear brand, message, image that attracts new clients? How are you seen? As a result of taking this power packed, hands-on workshop you will define and create your brand, tag-line, elevator pitch and more!

In 2 1/2 hrs we will learn how to give our mates a Tantric Massage, explore sexy Lingerie and create a Smoldering eye look. We will share the knowledge that will enhance any woman's relationship!

Deferred compensation strategies for successful biz owners and/or their highly compensated employees

Also, there is parking in the building but bring your ticket with you and will take care of that for you.

With our common commitment to green-focused solutions for business and clients, we come together to dream big, grow big, and LIVE BIGGER! Celebrate successes, address challenges, receive solutions, set goals and support each other in achieving our goals.

UPDATE!!!! LAST VENUE CHANGE TO Q CAFE DUE TO FIRE AT MOSAIC. SEE MAP!! Have great ideas for taking your business to the next level? Wondering if they "pencil" beyond the back of a napkin?

Gasworks Gallery's huge free annual summer gallery party!

Have fun, make new business connections and learn some power tools and techniques to incorporate into your day to build your business, focusing on the theme of becoming the master of your business and life.

We explore the world of social media marketing and networking during this interview. Everyone has heard of the power to brand, engage, link, and network to further their business. We teach you how!

A personal invitation for the JUNE EXHIBITION AT THE MARNI MUIR GALLERY - new works by Kate Steiger. Private Preview Wednesday, June 3, 2009 6 - 8pm Hope to see you there!

For everyone who wants to join us for great food and networking and the chance to meet new friends, promote your business and start building mutually beneficial relationships.

Due to the number of requests for another, I am going to try and schedule an event on this topic...stay tuned.

Includes FREE LUNCH at CHANDLERS CRABHOUSE!

If one of these techniques could land you one extra speaking engagement

Are you using an ordinary typeface of your business name as your logo? Do you want to explore ways to make it more interesting? Join me as I walk you through the steps of creating a successful logo.

George Huang, MD, strategic business coach with Freedompreneur Coaching & Consulting and Karen Roehl, clarity coach and business organizer with Clear Living, Inc. will take you through specific productivity techniques and tools for boosting your productivity (and profitability).

2 hours Free Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.

Bringing Transformational Kinesiology (TK) ™ & Groupwork together to build Conscious Entrepreneurship by discovering and strengthening your talents and values, and using them to empower your life, work and community.

Art Gallery Networking in Tacoma

Knowledge Integration Solutions presents a unique business networking and economic stimulus event. Opportunities to network with key business referral partners, learn about new ways to market your business and sell your products, it's time to generate leads for your business!

Speed Networking: Beat the buzzer and receive feedback from your peers to learn and improve your "elevator speech".

This experiential workshop is for conscious entrepreneurs who are open to a different approach to applying your passion and purpose to your business.

Enjoy a laid-back night of business networking and local independent music!

A hands on workshop where you will research keywords and create a local business listing in Google, Yahoo and MSN Live. Youwill also receive our ebook on Local Search.

5:30-7:00 - Networking, Relationship Development, Business Growth 7:00-7:15 - Presentations & give-aways by sponsors, BizNik, Event Source NW, & The Parlor LIVE. 7:15-9:00 - COMEDY SHOW NEED to go here to SIGN UP... Tickets are limited. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bo_2feloJNzw1MWC2aXUXNcw_3d_3d

Thinking about jumping into the blogging waters? Got your feet wet, but struggling with identifying your blog's purpose, growing your readership or finding your voice? Join us as we talk blog basics and explore ways to support each other.

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

• Struggling with the right things to say in your BizNik profile?

During this "hands-on" workshop, George Huang (strategic business coach, Freedompreneur Coaching & Consulting) and Suzanne Griscom (writing/wordsmithing coach; www.ThatWordSmith.com) will work with you to super-charge your BizNik profile.

Two hour presentation of 10 week Group Transformation and Manifestation program. This new modality combines a Mastermind Group with the Principles of NLP, Auto-Hypnosis, the Wattles Philosophy, and Sympathetic Resonance. Registration for May 23 program. Resource hand out distributed.

Networking for the Real Estate Industry and affiliated professions.

Join fellow Bizniks for some good food and interesting conversation at Plaka Estiatoria Greek restaurant in downtown Ballard.

Online Business Discussion (GoToWebinar). This is the online version of Entrepreneurial Junkies gathering from all over globe to learn a little from each other. REGISTER AT THIS LINK

Come see what all the buzz is about! If you’re looking to enhance your presence on biznik or simply looking to update your headshot, we have put together a recession proof action plan!

Visual artists will learn how to negotiate higher fees, utilize multiple marketing channels, and protect themselves and their works from unauthorized exploitation. This workshop is a hands-on and interactive discussion about the intersection of Contract and Copyright laws.

Come on Bizniks, it's time to get Healthy!

Hear from one of Washington State's leading personal trainers and author, Christin McDowell and Christine Ely, publisher of Healthy Tart Book Series.

FREE COPY OF HEALTHY TART WORTH $14.95 FOR EVERY ATTENDEE!

I spend 20 minutes with each guest in a rapid-fire assessment of your greatest marketing challenge.

I haven't done one of these in seven months. The spots go fast.

NEW DATE

Second Thursday Each Month!

Please join us for a networking lunch at the Outback Steakhouse in West Olympia. They normally don't open until dinner so we will have the place to ourselves with a special lunch menu.

It is time for a business-networking event on Bainbridge Island. Leave your virtual “office”, say goodbye to the hustle/bustle of the city and get yourself to Café Trios. Coming from downtown Seattle you can just walk onto the ferry.

Come learn some branding tips & tricks, and make sure that you're communicating clearly and to the needs and expectations of your audience.

If you're interested in getting more and better referrals, this "hands-on" workshop is for you.

I'm going to take you through the very process I've used with clients around the world to develop your own solid referral marketing process.

Got great ideas for taking your business to the next level? Wondering if they "pencil" beyond the back of a napkin? Want to bounce them off of a supportive group and be accountable for follow-through? If "yes," then join us!

Online Business Discussion (GoToWebinar). This is the online version of Entrepreneurial Junkies gathering from all over globe to learn a little from each other. REGISTER AT THIS LINK

Get out of those PJ’s and get yourself down to Café Trio, located at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal, to get your day and week started with some motivational planning, inspiration, networking and good coffee.

Have fun, make new business connections and learn some power tools and techniques to incorporate into your day to build your business, focusing on the theme of becoming the master of your business and life.

Online Educational Workshop (GoToWebinar). Acquire a better understanding of how keywords work for you on your website today presented by Rich Geasey.

Online BizChatz Discussion (GoToWebinar). Can you really increase your product or service sales using Social Media Marketing?

It's the largest collaborative social media project in Seattle history: A dozen professional videographers, scores of expert interviewers, hundreds of Seattle's small entrepreneurs, and you. Bring a bottle. Bring a friend. But most importantly, bring your story.

How do you adapt your business for success in the next era's economy? Here is a free webinar that is a must for any business that wants to survive and not become a dinosaur.

What might be possible when we remember what unbridled collaboration might lead to as we emerge from a down economy?

This "Conscious Collaboration" discussion, we'll explore how collaboration in the world of entrepreneurship could accelerate a new era of prosperity.

This workshop will explore the importance of keyword research to reach your target audience. It will also provide you with concrete ways to integrate those keywords in both your website and your local listing.

The core ingredient of all my business start-ups was to use an Entrepreneurial Selling technique that I evolved over time and experience. This is a complimentary live event AND simulcast WEBINAR.

Have fun, learn some powerful new tools, and enjoy breathtaking views from The Columbia Tower Club, Settles’ premier private club. Join me as my guest for an exclusive evening of unbeatable appetizers, great company, and rich, power driven information.

Come meet with a Web site development expert. Come with questions about your Web site -- including questions about Web site content, shopping carts, and how to promote your Web site.

Author-ize yourself to become THE expert in YOUR niche through self-publishing and become a best-seller with an effective sales strategy. This is a complimentary live event AND simulcast WEBINAR.

Struggling to write your business plan? It doesn't have to be that hard. Come learn from a pro who knows what works and what doesn't, and get on track to finally finish yours.

A COMPLIMENTARY Biznik Online Networking and Educational Event featuring some outstanding member profiles and some Lessons Learned from YOUR Biznik Peers worldwide.

BizChatz is when two or more gather for a friendly conversation about business and all agree to share Lessons Learned. We share our challenges and discuss potential solutions with our peers.

Struggling to write your business plan? It doesn't have to be that hard. Come learn from a pro who knows what works and what doesn't, and get on track to finally finish yours.

Do you have a WordPress website or blog, but need some help to understand its features and everything it can do for you? In this intensive, 3-hour session, you'll learn how to have more control over your blog or website.

Summer is on it's way.... at The Wine Shoppe. Join us for an after hours mixer. Wine sampling and Chocolates from Sweet Decadence. oooo - aaaa - fabulous!!

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has been extended! The tulip fields of the Skagit Valley should be at their peak this week. Join other bizniks for lunch, and a custom car-caravan tour of the tulips, art and festival venues.

Come prepared with all your social media questions. Our panel of experts from the worlds of SEO, WordPress, Local Search, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and more will be ready to answer your questions. Don’t miss the opportunity.

A COMPLIMENTARY Biznik Online Networking and Educational Event featuring some outstanding member profiles and some Lessons Learned from YOUR Biznik Peers worldwide.

BizChatz is when two or more gather for a friendly conversation about business and all agree to share Lessons Learned. We share our challenges and discuss potential solutions with our peers.

or having your extension in!

Balefire is a fairly new Beer and Wine Bar in Everett featuring an amazing number of quality wines by the glass and lots of local microbrews. This is a great venue to host Biznik events!

Have you ever considered writing and/or publishing a book?

Are you already published and looking for some ideas on how to sell more copies of your book?

As professionals, we've spent years developing our skills. But doing what we do best can actually get in the way of communicating effectively with our clients or patients. Find out what you can do to break the code.

A FREE Biznik online Networking and Educational Event that will feature a short introduction of attendees via Biznik profiles. Get to know your far-flung peers and collaborators.

BizChatz is when two or more gather for a friendly conversation about business and all agree to share Lessons Learned. We share our challenges and discuss potential solutions with our peers.

Morning sessions: 9:30 to 12:30, {10 spaces available} Afternoon sessions: 1:00 to 4:00, {10 spaces available} $100. Sessions will be held in Snohomish - directions when you book

Learn how blogging, together with other social media, should be an integral part of business marketing and PR plans.

Contact: jan@gacreative.com

Author-ize yourself to become THE expert in YOUR niche through self-publishing and become a best-seller with an effective sales strategy.

Sales = Profits = Cash = NOT ALWAYS!

Getting control over your biz finances is easy if you understand the essentials. I'll share some TIPS for the "accounting challenged" indie.

BizChatz is when two or more gather for a friendly conversation about business and all agree to share "Lessons Learned". We share our challenges and discuss potential solutions with our peers.