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BiZi Bee Floral, your local Seattle florist and gift delivery service is having a Bosses Day Sale! 10% off of all fresh arrangements for the boss through close of business today(6pm)!
Are you lookin' at the Boss in the mirror? Treat YOUrself!
call 877-424-9423..that's 877-4BiZiBee to place your order right away before the day gets away or order online at www.bizibeeflorist.com(just mention in order notes that you saw this promotion on Biznik).
You guys were great! Couldn't have asked for a better crowd. Thanks for coming. Hope to do it again soon! For those of you who missed it, you really missed out. Hope you can make it next time.
Lots of Love, Justin BiZi Bee Floral
What was the biggest Biznik event you ever went to attendance wise besides bizjam?
i have seen several events get over 50..Mcleod recently booked 103..
i would like to set the bar for a fun event, filled with fun, pool, drinks, billiards, with lots perks..billiards i think will be free and food and drinks will be at happy hour prices.. i am going to host it at a spot that can handle a huge crowd..
dan, i want to charge a dollar for this event, but lets wave the fee if they bring a friend who hasn't joined biznik yet. can that be done? fee could also be waived for people who stumble on this on their own and haven't heard of Biznik but are curious.. So everybody Digg this thread!
i have a standing invitation from Jillian's for this..so depending on interest/logistics i'll put it together.
Lets put together one of the coolest seattle biznik events ever..
cheers, justin
So what do you think? would setting up a babysitting co-op for Biznik mommies who would like to attend events but can't because someone has to take care of the kids?
If you think this might be a helpful idea...do you have any suggestions about how it could be done?
got invited to tomorrow's game(not sure i'll go yet)..which led me to wonder who else might be watching the game? are you staying home or going?
I was just pondering how neat it is that thanks to Biznik i am going to able to conduct business maybe outsource to people outside of Seattle..If i need a virtual assistant who's easy to get along with perhaps i might choose Brianna from Tulsa..or maybe i'd like a building designed Faiz from Bhopal, India could help out.
However, as i began to ponder this i began to have a concern. Often in business either through miscommunication or unforseen difficulty..disputes arise. If they happen between small business people on opposite ends of the globe how are people going to resolve them?
Seems to me our current legal system is inadequately equipped to deal with issues inside our own country unless they involve large amounts of money. Otherwise it doesn't seem to be cost effective to seek recourse.
What does the future hold for small businesses patronizing each other across borders? Are we left to take the chance? i loose a thousand dollars and it hurts! Is there some kind of small claims court for international disputes?
Perhaps the answer lays in the creation in some kind of business model like the Better Business Bureau? only they need to scale up to an international level. that way there is at least some mechanism for mediation/arbritration in the even things do not happen correctly..
Your opinion please..
place an order for a birthday bouquet through the end of September at www.bizibeeflorist.com for 20% off.. special restrictions/conditions may apply(ex. does not include wire outs or drop ship items..must have at least an active membership here on Biznik to qualify) call 206-440-8819 for details.
Thinking about picking a weekend and inviting all you Bizniks over to help make a BiZi Bee Floral art car.. it will be seen all over town and of course it should have a nice Biznik bumper sticker smacked on at the end to promote Biznik.
So are you game?
i am going to give away a 50$ gift certificate to Romio's pizza in Greenwood as well as a 50$ floral arrangement(sent anywhere in the civilized world) to the person who recruits the most supporting members within a 30 day period to be announced soon.
lets talk about the rules..and i am open to suggestions here..
1.) each time you get one post here for credit..and send me a private message that informs me of the name.
2.) LISTEN UP NON SUPPORTING MEMBERS! you can count yourself!
3.)other supporting members can also add prizes to the pile at any time.
any other suggestions? this is still a concept in development.
If you like supporting local business, and strive to reduce your carbon footprint on the atmosphere this promotion is for you!
available through the end of September: Dahlias, Zinnias, Sunflowers, Astors, assembled with vibrant Status (all grown in Woodinville.. ) can be greened with a variety of leafy fillers to heighten the balance between color and texture. Style of design can be tailored to your occasion!
Delivery Seattle Metro Available. Open 7 days a week! Retail location with generous hours makes easy to come look at 12304 Lake City Way right here in Seattle! Or call (206)440-8819 and ask about our special programs customized programs tailored for Biznikkers!
No one to give flowers to? Treat yourself!
Hello All,
I have been having some great brainstorming sessions lately with some of the talented professionals in this community. Think i am going to start recording them in a digital format.
It would be really nice if someone around here could then summarize the discussions in a written (& easily manipulated) format that i could then cut in paste into strategic planning tools (like a biz plan).
Please make some suggestions as to who you think may be the right person to undertake this task.
Bright Blessings, Justin
Photographers, Event Planners, Caterers, Ministers, Bakers, Confectioners, Venue Owners/Operators, Limo Drivers, Seamstresses/Wedding Dress Makers, Alterers or Retailers, Videographers, Jewelers, Bartenders, Travel Agents, Lawyers(prenupts?) and many others i am neglecting to mention...
Are you interested in attending a free networking event for folks stand to who benefit from knowing folks who are about to "take the plunge"?
Just wondering what you folks are up to for Valentine's Day.
Love to hear about how you intend to make it as special and fun as possible..
You fellas who have the good fortune of having your better half haunt Biznik may not wish to openly divulge these details..so by all means email me, but i really must know as i think it will give me insight into where to put my efforts the next couple of days and said info especially helpful in the notes i want to make that will make next year even better for me professionally..thanks!
antennae up, Justin BiZi Bee Floral
Who wants to put the fire out?
First, i just want to say how lucky i feel to be here. You have all been great! I especially wish to thank all of you who shared input on my Valentine's Day Hubba Bubba flyer that Giannina Silverman crafted for BiZi Bee Floral..
Several of you pointed out that i have some work to do as it relates to my website. apparently, many of you shared that i actually need to get a real website instead of relying on the "cheesy" FTD shopping cart that currently serves as my Ecommerce solution. Since most of you folks are really smart i am listening attentively and seriously weighing my options as to how to address that while staying within the unreasonably tight budget constraints that most of us "bootstrappers" encounter.
Seems it can take a bit of time for the money to come as fast as the bills do.
In the interim, should i work hard to create copy that drives people either in store(with a heavily locally targeted bias) and/or give them compelling reasons to pick up the phone and call me?
I have decided to attempt just that..and once again Biznik has made a contribution by offering an invitation to update the "My Promotions" portion of my profile. It just seemed too convenient to resist..so i banged this out: http://biznik.com/members/index.html?promo_id=375&t=d&id=e5e61adde6ff630c
quick, before you run off on me..do me a little favor..first, decide if what i wrote made it too long and <yawn> boring to finish.. then you have nothing to do but tell me here in this forum.
But if you feel it at least has some potential then by all means read it out loud and tell me whether this promo belongs in print (either on the web or in a periodical like "The Stranger") or would it be better suited in an audio broadcast of some kind..or both? it's totally up to you and i am all ears.:)
btw,just as an update.. i have begun to address some of my web woes.. Thanks to those feisty Rothman fellas Israel and Solomon..(gotta love em..after all things always need a bit of stirring..Biznik being no exception) we now have an SEO optimized blog: www.seattleflowersdirect.com if you want to see it. it was just born very recently so be nice.. but it does have the seeds of some good content already. especially as it pertains to brides and weddings for folks here in Seattle or anywhere really. We hope that our blog will morph into our new site thanks to the new capabilities that Wordpress has brought to 2.0. when we feel like our blog has "arrived" for prime time all i have to do is copy it over to the directories associated with my other URL's.. then i just link it to a shopping cart solution and presto! it can theoretically replace my cheesy site..
anywayz i'll spare you further eyeball strain for now..
peace, Andrew "Justin" Baker BiZi Bee Floral www.bizibeeflorist.com "Happy Valentine's Day Ya'll!"
I want one!
oh and apologies to whoever this mystery Biznik was if you got freaked out by a crazy guy in a late model, green Hyundai Accent give you a thumbs up last night.:) whoever you are, glad to see you promote the best little "Business Networking Group that doesn't Suck!"
click: http://flickr.com/photos/77126217@N00/369363835/
let me know what you guys think..if you were having a few drinks in a swanky club and you saw this..how would you react? especially wanna hear from the fellas on this!
Giannina Silverman put this together for me.. i think it's gonna rock this Valentine's Day for us.. She is so uncontrollably awesome!
thanks in advance for being my test market.:)
it is specifically geared toward the young, hip club scene..
best regards, justin www.bizibeefloral.com
know of an inexpensive spot off Evergreen Way! Just give a shout out if anyone you know wants details.
Hello everyone!
i have suffered from chronic sciatica (latin for major pain in the ass!)for at least a year...couldn't sleep..couldn't walk without excruciating pain..
then i met Biznik... Biznik introduced me to Tim Wu...and presto..i can walk..sleep..and other things:) much better..pain is 85% better in only two visits..
don't worry..i will be posting this in the testimonial section of his profile..oops i already did..well, may have to get him to fix my broken short term memory also..
but seriously with such amazing results..i thought you wouldn't mind if i shared my experience with this incredibly gifted healer.
thank you biznik!
i am exploring several possibilities for events.
the two candidate topics are: Scam Alert and Prevention.. put on by a very friendly young lady from the BBB.
the second topic is: Don't Let The Taxman Beat You Up and Take Your Lunch Money. the guest speaker on this one would be Steve Clark,an Attorney barred in Wa and Ca, and he's a CPA..very qualified expert. i've heard him speak before, and he's a fun guy to listen to. He has some great navy seal stories to tell as well, as he recently retired from active duty as a Commander in the US Navy Seals. What better to share how to fend off the tax bully than this guy!
I want to hold the event at the Breakfast Club here at 12306 Lake City Way..it's across from Dick's Burgers. they are on Google Maps.
either that or further down is Romio's Italian and Greek food...they are aaawsome!
An evening Meeting around 7:30 i thought that would be easier to attend and perhaps we could make it on a Sunday night?
Perhaps we could have an buffet meal with spaghetti as the main entree.
after the event everyone would be welcome next door at Connie's Rimrock or if we do Romio's drinks will be available there.
who's interested and how far out should we book it for so that everyone has a chance to plan for it? i'm thinking 23 July..now i need feedback!
whether you need to court a client, say thank you, or boost someone's morale, flowers can be just the thing. would love to help anyone who recognizes this and needs a convenient way to go about it. we are one of the only florists in the area that has a website that you can actually order a personalized gift that isn't cheesy. please visit our site at www.bizibeefloral.com and let us know if we can help. even if you don't have a current need, we invite you to register with us as it will facilitate faster fulfillment in the future. we are offering a free wrapped rose for in shop pick-up for anyone who registers through the end of july.
also, we are still developing our site. we'd appreciate it if you could visit and share your comments on how well you like it. We invite your input as it will assist us in making it even more user friendly.
thanks, Justin Baker Bizi Bee Floral 12304 Lake City Way Seattle, Wa 98125
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