Howard's comments

OK, Pete, I'm interested, but where do I register? and where will the event be located? ...Howard

Thank you Dan and Lara for putting together such a great event. I leaned something from each presentation. And, Thanks to all the volunteers that helped make the event run so smoothly. It is a real pleasure to be a part of this community.

Ken... Thank you for your professionalism during my presentation and welcome to Biznik. You were helpful and courteous while putting me at ease. I was hardly aware that you were even filming and to me, that is a sign of a real professional. I look forward to seeing some of your work. ...Howard

Melinda...

If you are curious how do you get those prospective customers to actually give you an order, then I suggest that you attend a free workshop designed just for you.

Then if you want more free instruction after that, you should attend another free workshop that will add upon the first one.

This is the real spirit of Biznik and it is right here for your convenience. If you had to pay for this training it would cost you in the range of $500 or more. Just because you asked, the universe has provided it for you free of charge.

Hope to see you soon. ...Howard

Robert...

Great article about a subject near and dear to me. I once licensed a fast-food concept and another of my business ventures was licensing a software+hardware system to the foodservice industry through my licensed dealers.

I love the clearly written, down-to-earth, plain-speak language you have used. I would like to connect with you and pass referrals your way if you desire. No license fees or referral fees required. ;)

...Howard

Attention all Indies...

This is a very informative and great opportunity for you to discover how important biz financial stability is to your business long-term sustainability.

If you cannot make this one, both Berry and I will be hosting some others at different times and locations.

You can watch for them on Berry's event listing or on Howard's event listing.

Take advantage of these free workshops for some basic information that we all need to know to survive and profit in your business.

I've spent over 40 years looking for this key information that Berry and Business Resource Services will share with you.

Lisa... Looks like a great event. I wish I could attend. ...Howard

Kevin... Nice looking wrap. I think the Chevy HHR was a great choice for your use. I'm thinking I should put a "clown nose" on the front of my funny PT Cruiser now. ...Howard

Ben... I would encourage you to build a network group in Bozeman that would be as supportive as the Seattle Biznik group.

It's after you become friends that business referrals and real connections start to flow and clowning around actually improves that process.

...Howard

I'm in till the end.

Paul... Thank you for your well written article. You offer such a valuable service. I hope many will read it. Your subject pertains to small business owners more than they might be aware.

It is remotely related to a couple of topics which I have been creating free Biznik workshops to address for the benefit of unsuspecting newbies in business.

Such topics as: How to avoid being scammed, swindled, or defrauded? and Getting control over your Biz Finances.

I hope you and I can co-host a live event and an online webcast soon to share some of these kinds of tips with Bizniks.

...Howard

I use the network listings the same way as Leila and consider that one of the benefits of Biznik membership.

I try to be vigilant to only accept requests to connect on Biznik to the people that I "like and trust" and for that reason, limit it to those whom I've had some kind of meaningful interaction with.

For those that are in the "know" category that may someday become someone that I "like and trust", I use the bookmark feature to make a note to myself.

Maybe someday we will have a feature that we can "rate" our network connections with a designation of "know, like, trust". I think something like that would make the act of joining another's network more meaningful.

John... So as we can see, there can be implications to who you "join networks" with.

Just a thought. ...Howard

John... and anyone else interested.

I am presently in the learning curve of how to do this myself. I have purchased a tool that will accommodate it. But, I would like to practice a few calls among friends before I "go public".

I would like to invite you and any others to ping me so that we can arrange a few practice calls to help each other learn the best techniques.

Please message me if you are interested. ...Howard

Tony... I think the real key is to get some activity going with Live Event hosting in your local area so that the online connections can grow to the point where friendships are nurtured and eventually referrals are made when people start to really care about each other. ...Howard

The single best "Time-Off" for me was one year that I trusted in my staff to keep the business going while I loaded my wife and 7 kids (?? ages 4-17) into our motorhome as soon as school was out.

We traveled and explored throughout the 11 western United States and didn't return until just before school was to begin again. Almost 3 months of the most fantastic memories that we can cherish forever. My parents joined us with their motorhome for the entire summer and periodically other family members joined with us along the way.

Upon return, my batteries were charged and I went back to work with new enthusiasm. I would recommend this to everyone.

Leif... First blush, I like what I see. Whoops, sorry no time to chat right now. I gotta run. My wife thinks this 15 hour workday should end because she wants some attention. Will check back later. ...Howard