The Power of Networking

2007-09-27T13:29:00.000-07:00

Want to Get Ink? Would YOU Like Some Free Exposure For YOUR Business?

In this 60 minute audio you will learn:
*How some people and companies in your market get a lot ofexposure in the press.
*Ever wonder how they do it?
*New low cost but effective ways to generate ink.
*How to get ranked highly and permanently when people Google you.
*How to build relationships with the local press, develop and on going PR program.
*How to merchandise that exposure into powerful marketing tools.

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2007-09-27T13:20:00.000-07:00

Is Your Networking Working?

Join us for some great teleseminars that will motivate you and boost your business just by Networking.

If you’re like most small business owners or entrepreneurs who network like crazy but still just can’t get any results and for whom networking has never really worked, then join our Next Free Teleseminar on October 16th, at 7.00PM ( Eastern Time). Sign-up Now

These monthly teleseminars are designed specifically for Solo-entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners, and are filled with advice, ideas, and solutions. Each month we cover proven simple and low cost strategies to grow your business faster.

You will learn how to:
*walk the room
*dive into a group
*present your business in 60 seconds or less
*develop your elevator picth
*create a memorable business card
*network more effectively
*keep in touch and follow-up consistently
*identify your target market
*reach thousand new contacts without running to each event in the city
*drive traffic to your website
*gain expert status
*get free publicity
*reach your goals quicker and easier
*create info-products

These monthly teleseminars are FREE

If you’re not growing your business the way you want, you don’t want to miss this teleseminar serie.

Stop wasting your time attending every event and start growing your business with networking.
Sign-up Now - October 16th, at 7.00PM Eastern Time.

2007-07-29T13:33:00.000-07:00

Team-up4Succe$$ - Leverage the Power of Mastermind

“A Mastermind is the harmonious alliance of two or more minds that create a friendly environment to gather, classify and organize new information for fast and effective implementation.” Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich"

What do successful people like: Donald Trump, Anthony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Allen, Oprah Winfrey, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, or Thomas Edison, just to name a few, have in common? They don't work alone. They surround themselves with a team of other successful people and leverage the power of the Mastermind Group.

A Mastermind Group takes networking to a much higher level. It is the best-kept secret of rich and successful people. A business accelerator strategy, combining the power of several like-minded entrepreneurs to solve problems, seek advice, different perspectives and achieve goals, a simple strategy creates greater results than "working alone".

So imagine how it would change YOUR business if you had a group of peer entrepreneurs as a Board of Advisors that you could turn to anytime!

Want to learn how? Join my brand new program "Team-up4Succe$$ Mastermind” for a 60-day FREE Trial

If you are tired of working alone "in your business" instead of "on your business" and wish you could have ME and a Board of Advisors in your business team you could turn to anytime you need, THIS program is for you!
YES, register now and I will offer you a 60-day FREE Trial! Not only that, but Imade sure this program is VERY affordable, so there's nothing to hold youback from success! You can get all the details and register here.

2007-04-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

Who else wants to be on the 6 O'clock News?

This week, I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Jim Peake, CEO of MySuccessGateway, for his series "MySuccessGateway Gurus".
The topic was "Networking" of course.
To listen to the interview, click-here and scroll to the middle the page

When Jim mentioned that he was helping people to get on the 6 O'Clock News, I couldn't resist inviting him for my next free teleclass, on May 16th.
Learn more Click-here

2007-04-13T16:45:00.000-07:00

Audio Program - Transform Your Business Card into a Sales Tool and Boost YOUR Sales Almost Overnight

Listen in as Biba Pédron, founder of Biba4Network interviews Will Perego,CEO of BizCardsthatSell.com

Join us for a content-packed teleseminar and listen in as Will Perego shares how his strategies will work as sales miracle in YOUR business like they do for his clients
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Will Perego shares with you:
*How to have an ongoing stream of new customers buying from you every day without having to make an active effort to bring them in.
*How to have your current customers ordering more of your products and services… more frequently… while recommending their friends to buy from you.
*All the unknown/forgotten/ignored marketing secrets that translate to making a whole lot more money a whole lot more easily while having a whole lot more fun running your business.
*The Best 16 Shocking Offers for generating an ongoing flow of new and recurring customers.
*How to create the only Referral Program that systematically generates three or more referrals from each person in your sphere of influence!
*How to use any of these 3 Top Explosive Calls-to-Action to ignite immediate response and generate leads and sales like crazy!
*How to take full advantage of every networking event attracting every attendee to your business like a powerful magnet.
*The 10 Most Powerful Ways to use your new BizCardsthatSell to boost your sales almost overnight!

**Bonuses**
#1 - Receive 100 FREE Premium full-color business cards from BizCardsthatSell. Your choice of full-color on one or both sides; or a combination of full-color on one side and black & white on the other ($29.95 value).
#2 - How to Boost YOUR Sales with BizCardsthatSell. This essential e-book will blow your mind with the most powerful, yet inexpensive ideas you can implement almost overnight to boost your sales and achieve success with something as simple as a business card. ($197 value).

2007-03-20T11:47:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of Alexandria Brown, a.k.a. "The Ezine Queen", or her fast-becoming-famous "Online Success Blueprint"?

She's the gal who's shaking things up with the "big boys" of the Internet marketing world. Why?
Because she's so open and honest about what WORKS (and what doesn't work) when it comes to using email, the Internet, and information marketing to transform your business.

Apparently Ali's stuff is really catching on, because after releasing her brand new 2007 Version of her "Online Success Blueprint-in-a-BOX" just 2 weeks ago, her stash of allotted copies is already more than 65% SOLD OUT.
You can learn more about it Ckick here

You'll want to jump on this FAST, because Ali is only releasing147 copies of this version of the program, so that means there are only *52 copies* left!

But don't take my word (or even her word) that her Blueprint plan works. Ali has dozens and dozens of client success stories at her info page. Real people like you and me making thousands more each month because of her simple marketing system.The internet isn't going away.

Isn't it time you finally learned how to make it work FOR you and your business? Get the scoop on Ali's Blueprint and reserve your copy today
(And TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS so you can hear Ali's personal message to you.)

Biba Pedron
The Connection Queen-
PS-- Remember, once these 52 remaining copies are gone, they are gone! Ali will not be offering any more this year.
So at least learn more and see if this is a good fit for you at...

2007-03-07T14:22:00.000-08:00

How To Create A Follow-up System That Really Works?

Want to make networking really work for you? Two words: Follow-up and time managementNot sure what this means? Join me for an info-packed “Audio Workshop" with Daily Mastery Expert, Karin Vibe-Rheymer-Stewart, to experience a dramatic change in how you organize your networking follow-up by changing your time management habit?

In this audio-workshop, you will:
*Find out how to experience a dramatic change in your success by creating a proven follow-up system
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2007-01-05T13:21:00.000-08:00

Who else wants to reduce his work time by 35% while doubling his business revenue?

Want to hear exactly how you can reduce your work time by 35% while doubling your business revenue?

Then join me in New York City! I’m doing a joint info-packed “Live” 3 Key Marketing Tools Workshop on January 11th with the “Solo-Entrepreneur Expert”, Heather Dominick.

I want YOU there to network with me and dozens of other solo-entrepreneurs. (You might just get some business!)

Here’s what you’ll get:
*How to experience a dramatic change in how you speak about what you do.
*How you can duplicate TWO proven networking and marketing systems that increase business daily! Automatically.
*How to turn one-time meetings into enchanted clients/customers ... these are your ‘business life-lines’!
*The proven way to keep away from tons of wasted work, and thousands of wasted dollars -- how to easily avoid putting money and effort into dead ends!

Make 2007 about business success for yourself ... listen to Heather and Biba. Infuse yourself with every single marketing piece of gold they reveal. (This stuff isn’t being talked about anywhere else!) Apply them to your business. It’s wash and wear marketing… and then accept the profits with a big GRIN!

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2006-12-06T14:46:00.000-08:00

Does Your Business Card Get Noticed? by Biba Pedron

Having organized and attended networking events for the last four years, I am always still surprised and amazed to see how many solo-entrepreneurs and small business owners don’t have business cards, or don’t have professional business cards.

Having a professional business card helps to portray your image and make you stand out from the crowd. When you meet somebody, you have less than 10 seconds to make the right first impression, so along with your elevator pitch, make sure that people will remember you.
Your business card is your first marketing tool. But are you using it in the most effective way?

Many small business owners spend hours and hours trying to find the best way of marketing their businesses. But when it comes to their business cards they don’t follow the same rules. Most people just include their basic contact information and don’t realize how this little piece of paper can say a lot about their businesses.

When you place an ad in a newspaper or a magazine, don’t you try to write the most effective text to attract clients so that people call you or buy your products or services? So why not pay the same attention when designing your business card. Your business card is your first marketing tool. Every time you give it to somebody, it's a chance to communicate something about your business. Your business card is very often the tool which will help people to decide whether they want to work with you or not, since it is an extension of your business. When you meet somebody for the first time they will judge you on your appearance, your clothes, the way you act, the way you speak and your business card. If the whole package looks very professional they will be willing to continue the conversation with you. If it doesn’t look professional they will not waste their time and will find somebody else to work with.

We used to say that we shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but unfortunately this is not true. So put all the chances on your side.

In my program "Power of Networking Secrets", the Step 3 is "How to Design a Memorable Business Card", and I help my clients to completely redesign their business card in order to grab people’s attention within seconds.
Here are the 10 indispensable keys which need to appear on your business card:

First on the front of your card:

1/ Your name – this sound obvious for everybody, but make sure it is easy to find. People have to see your name as soon as they receive your card so they will be able to associate your face with the name on your card. This will help them to remember you.

2/ Your title – if you work for a corporation, your title is always mentioned on the card, so if you are a solo-entrepreneur or a small business owner, it is also very important to mention if you are the founder, the CEO, the president, the marketing manager or other. Again, make it easy for people to remember you and what you do.

3/ The name of your company – even if you are a one person operation in your business, it is very important to have a business name. Using only your name if you are a sole proprietor or if you are an independent representative of a company will give the image of a part time activity and not a business image to your prospects. The same as when you introduce yourself and say, "I am a consultant" vs. "I have a consulting company", people will not pursue you in the same way. Even if your consulting company is only you, this will not have the same impact.

4/ Your email address - the big No/No in a business card – once again if you want to be considered as a business and have a professional image, don’t use an email with yahoo, aol, or hotmail, etc… but have a professional email with yourname@yourdomainname.com. Today it really doesn’t cost a lot to buy a domain name, so please invest in the $5 to $10 to buy one and use it on your business card.
You can have a yahoo, aol, or hotmail email to sign up for newsletters to avoid spam, but for your business card, this shows a lack of professionalism. Plus it is much easier for people to remember your name and your company name than a strange email with your nick name or number on it.

5/ Your phone number – personally I think that too many phone numbers are confusing and take up too much space. So I recommend that you use your main number, even if it is your cell phone because it is the most convenient way to reach you.

6/ Your website - having a website will help people to learn more about your business later. Your business card can’t say everything, so give them the opportunity to get the information they are looking for. Use your business card to bring traffic to your website.

7/ Your logo – it is as important to have a logo as it is to have a business name for the same reason, because this will give you a professional image. Using a regular white card, with no logo, just your name, phone number and email, will not help people to remember you. Some people put just a clipart on their business card and think this looks like a logo. In people’s minds this is definitely not the same thing. If you are not ready to invest in yourself, how do you expect people to invest in you?

8/ Your tagline – a tagline ensures that people associate your company name with your product or service. That is a short sentence which describes your business’ mission and makes you unique. That is usually the only thing people remember after you have met. So that is why it is important to really choose your words carefully when creating your tagline, in order to hook your audience and be memorable.

Just because you are a solo-entrepreneur or a small business owner, it does not mean that you can’t use the same strategies as the big companies. Make sure you use all the marketing tools which are available to promote your business. This is called ‘branding’. Using an effective logo & tagline are one of the most effective ways to successfully brand your business.

Take a look at most of the business cards that you have collected from people and you will notice how few of them have taglines. So stand out from the crowd, make sure to have the key elements on your card and that they are memorable.When I work with a client and help him or her redesign their business card, I always encourage them to use the back of their card. Remember what I said earlier, "When you place an ad in a newspaper or a magazine, don’t you try to write the most effective text to attract clients so that people call you or buy your products or services?"

So why are you wasting all of this precious space on the back of your card?
Again, remember that your business card is a marketing tool. Use it to attract potential clients and not only to provide your contact information. Use it to pass on your business message.

On the back of your card – very few people use the back of their cards, so here is an opportunity for you to make a difference.

9/ Describe the benefits of your product/service or the benefits of working with you.
Use bullet points to emphasize the purpose of your products and services. Show how you can be a problem solver to others. Encourage people to ask you questions about your business so that they want to learn more and visit your website later.

10/ Tell people what to do next. Don’t assume that people will contact you for more information – tell them what to do. What we call "The call to action."
Do you want them to: go to your website, sign-up for your newsletter, call you, buy your product? Tell them clearly. Offer them an incentive to make sure that they will take action.

Let’s say you are a coach or a financial advisor, no doubt, you have a lot of competition. What makes you unique and special? When people see your card, they will probably say, "Oh, another one!" But if you mentioned your specialties on your card, it will make a difference immediately.

For example I have 2 different business cards:
One card describes the benefits of joining Biba4Network and offers a coupon of $5 to come to my events, then they can print on my website, which is a way to drive them to the website to learn more.
The other card, describes the benefits of my program "Power of Networking Secrets" and mentions "Sign-up for my newsletter and receive my free e-course "15 ways to maximize your networking results", which is a way to also drive them to the website and generate leads for my mailing list.

What's in your Business Card?

Take a look at your card now, does it include the key elements to give a professional image to your business? Does your card stand out from the crowd?Does your card give you the results you are expecting?
Does your card say what you want it to say?
Does your design work with your company image and the rest of your marketing materials? If you have a different design for your business card, your website and your brochure, how do you expect people to take you seriously?

Order professional business cards

Avoid the cards that you print yourself on your printer. It doesn’t cost a lot to print professional business cards, you can order a thousand for $40 to $60 online and it doesn’t cost more to print on both side of your card, but it makes an incredible difference and has a greater impact on people.

Use the same logo and colors as your website, brochure or flyer. Having a consistency on your marketing materials will help people to recognize you where ever they see you. And the more they see you or your logo, the more they will remember you, and the more they will keep in touch with you. Try to always be at the forefront of their minds.

Your business card is an extension of your company just like your logo, letter head, brochures, flyers, website and any marketing tools. They must have the same message and design.

Never leave home without your business cards

Wherever you go—to a networking event, to the dentist, to the movies, to a party, always bring your business cards with you. You never know where you will meet an interesting new contact, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to exchange cards. Writing your telephone number or email address on a piece of paper or a paper napkin definitely doesn’t look very professional.

Still need help to revamp your business card and create a professional image? Learn more about " Power of Networking Secrets". In this 5 step program, you will find everything you need on how to maximize your networking results.You will learn: how to create an outstanding business card – how to polish an elevator pitch which will hook your audience so that people will remember you – how to create a 7 step follow-up system to turn more prospects into clients – how to use your newsletter to promote your products or services without hard selling – how to create strategic alliances to grow our business faster. You can read more about it and get your copy of "The Power of Networking" at http://www.powerofnetworkingsecrets.com

(c) 2006 Biba F. Pédron

About the Author
Biba F. Pédron, also known as The Connection Queen, is a marketing consultant, founder of Biba4Network, that specializes in networking for small business owners in the greater New York area. Biba helps entrepreneurs to maximize their networking results so that they can grow their businesses faster.

Biba is the author of "Start Your Dream Business Today! The Proven 11 Steps to Start and Grow Your Own Business". http://www.startyourdreambusinesstoday.com

For more information or to receive free tips like this one, please visit
http://www.theconnectionqueen.com

2006-11-19T11:15:00.000-08:00

Biba F. Pédron interviewed by Debbie LaChusa, Marketing Expert, founder of The 10stepmarketing

Is Your Networking, Not Working - Meet Networking Expert, Biba F. Pédron

Biba F. Pédron is a master when it comes to networking and connecting people. So much so that her clients have nicknamed her 'The Connection Queen.' Listen as Biba shares (in her wonderful French accent!) the biggest mistake most people make when it comes to networking. You'll also hear about MY most embarrassing networking moment - okay, I can laugh about it NOW!

Biba also shares the ONE thing you absolutely need if you want to network effectively, what you need to know BEFORE you attend any networking event, and 'Power of Networking Secrets' a 5 steps for using networking to effectively build your business.
Listen to the inteview

2006-10-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

How to Boost Your Business With Testimonials by Biba F. Pédron

Networking is my favorite, low-cost marketing tool. However, a large number of people often find it a challenge to get results and turn prospects into clients, simply by networking.

So here is another very effective marketing tool that requires no skills, can be applied to your business immediately and will help you to gain many new clients.
Simply get testimonials from your current clients!

Testimonials from satisfied customers are typically the best way to promote your business. And it doesn’t cost you a thing. So, stop selling and let your clients and raving fans do it for you.

Contact your best clients, since they already know you, appreciate and value your products and services. Most likely they will be happy to help you and provide you with a testimonial that praises your products and services.

Be sure to obtain their permission before you use their information in your brochure and on your website.

Use their testimonials on your website. This way your clients will make the sales for you. Don’t you think that if people see the results and the benefits your clients reaped from using your products and services, that they too will want the same results for themselves or their businesses?

Don’t use a testimonial like “Mary it was great working with you” John S., NY. This is useless.

Instead use effective testimonials where your clients mention the benefits of working with you. What was their experience and results in their businesses after they bought your product/service or program? Make sure that you mention their name, website, and eventually their email and phone number. Give your prospects the opportunity to see that they are real people like them, who they can contact or just check out their website to see who they are and what they do. They will probably never contact them to ask about the experience they had with you, but they will feel comfortable if they can identify themselves with your current clients.

When it comes to testimonials, I always mention one of my businesses www.focusoncareer.com, my French consulting business, because I don’t even have to promote it. Due to the fact that I am working within a specific niche - French solo-entrepreneurs who want to start their own businesses in the US - and that my website has a very rich content which provides a great deal of free information and has some very powerful testimonials from clients - I have at least 3 to 4 people each week who contact me for a consultation. I don’t have to chase them, they just come to me. And when I ask them why they decided to contact me, they always mention the testimonials. They say, “You did so much for so many people that I imagine you can do the same for me”. And because my clients did the sell for me, after the first consultation, 50% decide to work with me immediately while some others may need to talk further or find out a little more about me and my services.

Have a complete page with all of your testimonials on your brochure or website.Or if you promote a special product or program, insert your testimonials along with the description and benefits of your program.As an example see my program at http://www.powerofnetworkingsecrets.com

I work with lots of people who are just starting their businesses, so their question is always, “But I don’t have clients yet. How can I get testimonials?”. Well, offer to trade your services with a couple of people who really need your services but who perhaps cannot afford them, in exchange for a testimonial. That is a good way to start.

So don’t hesitate to contact your best clients now and ask them for a testimonial. Make a list of clients you could contact today, some of your raving fans who enjoyed working with you and for whom your products made a significant impact on their businesses. You will see that they will be more than happy to help you in return for what you did for them.

And while you ask for testimonials, don’t forget to ask for referrals: friends, colleagues or family who would benefit from your products or program also.
Then another way to us your testimonials is to prepare a direct mail campaign that you will send to the list of referrals your clients just gave you.

Don’t you think that when the targets see their friends’ names in your brochure or mailing campaign, they will trust you and be keen to work with you also? You will get a better response to your campaign than advertising in a magazine, where nobody knows you and most readers won’t even notice your ad.

Need more techniques and strategies to boost your business and turnmore prospects into clients? Then learn more about “The Power of Networking”. In this 5 step program, you will find everything you need on how to maximize your networking results.You will learn: how to create an outstanding business card – how to polish an elevator pitch which will hook your audience so that people will remember you – how to create a 7 step follow-up system to turn more prospects into clients – how to use testimonials - how to use your newsletter to promote your products or services without hard selling – how to create strategic alliances to grow our business faster. For complete details of the program “The Power of Networking” visit http://www.powerofnetworkingsecrets.com

(c) 2006 Biba F. Pédron

For more information or to receive free tips like this one, please visit http://www.theconenctionqueen.com

2006-10-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

Boost Business With Your Own Newsletter/Ezine

In my program "The Power of Networking", part of what I teach is how to create a 7 step follow-up system to turn more prospects into clients.
Because statistics show that we need to hear or see a message at least 7 times in order to notice it. So if you follow up only 2 or 3 times, you are losing business. A networking event is only the 1st step of the all process. Most people run to every event try to get a client or sale right away, instead of trying to build a relationship and then work on this relationship to turn it to business.

So one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay in touch with your contacts and clients is actually to publish a newsletter to constantly and consistently communicate with them.

Publishing your own newsletter will help you gain an "expert" status, build a massive mailing list, and get more sales and/or clients.

Your newsletter is also the opportunity for you to send your message over and over again. And since we know that people need to see the same message at least seven times before they buy, your newsletter will cost you a lot less than if you run an ad in a newspaper seven times. Your newsletter will also give you the opportunity to offer special sales opportunities to your readers. People who sign up for your newsletter have express an interest in your product or service, they are your Target market, thay will better respond to your offer.

But many entrepreneurs and small business owners don't know where and how to start.

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2006-09-29T14:34:00.000-07:00

Networking Know How! - Introductory Free Teleclass Monday, November 13th at Noon(Eastern)

If you’re like most small business owners or entrepreneurs who network like crazy but still just can’t get any results and for whom networking has never really worked, then join our Free Teleclass.

Sign up for the FREE Networking Know How! Introductory Class and I will share every step of my proven 5 Step Program "The Power of Networking" with you. As I did for my clients I will save your time and money, and show you how to boost your business with networking. Come ready to learn new ways that will help you close more sales just by networking. Come prepared to take notes and ask questions so you no longer have to struggle to bring in the business. If you’re not growing your business the way you want, you don’t want to miss this teleclass.

Stop wasting your time attending every event and start growing your business with networking.

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2006-09-14T13:45:00.000-07:00

10 Reasons to Join "The Power of Networking"

Take a good hard look at your networking techniques AND your results and ask yourself the following question, "Is this as good as it gets, or can I do better?"
If you're not happy with your current networking results, I encourage you to join "The Power of Networking" my 5 step program to maximize your networking results.
Three LIVE 60-minute sessions with Biba "The Connection Queen". We will focus on your challenges so that you could boost your sales, close more clients and boost your business.

Here are the top 10 things you'll get with this program:
1) 3 hours of tele-coaching with "The Connection Queen"
2) Unlimited email support
3) Expert advice and personalized feedbacks on all of your networking approach
4) The Power of Networking Step-by-Step Action Guide
5) The Power of Networking Program Digital Audio
6) Weekly private phone support to pick my brain
7) A support team of other small business owners
8) A brand new networking approach that gets the results YOU want
9) 24/7 access to an online discussion forum
10) Plus 3 bonuses for a value of $340

Learn more and reserve your spot here.
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2006-08-30T13:09:00.000-07:00

How to get a six-figure boost...

What if you could gain the specific know-how and a new way of thinking, that would allow you to grow your business to the six-figure mark or bigger?
And what if you could do it faster and with less effort you ever imagined?
It’s possible and I want to show you how – at zero cost to you.

Join me for a unique 90-minute one-time-only teleseminar and discover:
-> How to tweak the way you explain your business will suddenly open a flood of new client inquires...

-> What small changes in your promotional materials will turn them from dull trashcan-stuffers into valuable attraction tools your prospects will be lining up to request from you...

But the real key to your success will be this...
-> A ‘mindset shift’ that will transform you from a wage earner into an entrepreneur – with all the perks and freedom to prove it!

This call will give you specific information, show you how to implement ideas fast, and motivate you to take the right action in your business.
Go ahead sign-up now at
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Remember, there is no cost to participate but we have only a limited number of call-in lines so you must act fast to lack-in your tele-seat.

See you on the call...

Biba F. Pédron
Maximize Your Networking Results

2006-08-23T07:59:00.000-07:00

How to Maximize the Benefits of a Networking Event? by Biba F. Pedron

Everyone needs to network: entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers!But does everyone maximize the benefits of networking?

The purpose of networking is to build relationships so you will get leads from someone you know, or from someone who knows someone you know. When you attend a networking event the purpose is to meet business people from various industries to get exposure.

What networking is not?
Networking is not a numbers game; you need to focus on quality and not on quantity. Some people think that they had a successful event when they have collected 30, 40 or more business cards, but they are missing the real point. How many of these 30 or 40 people will you be able to follow-up? How many of these 30 or 40 will follow-up with you? What is the purpose to collect a huge number of business cards that will end up in a shoe-box on one of your shelves?
Networking is not a place to sell. You have to be prepared to give your elevator pitch to introduce yourself, not give a sales pitch. If you attend an event expecting to find a client to close a sale right away, chances are you will be very disappointed. Furthermore the other attendees might not appreciate your attitude.

What networking is?
Networking is more than just shaking hands and collecting business cards.

It is about building relationships and being committed to help other business professionals.

It is about the quality of your contacts and not the amount of your contacts.

It is about consistency. The best is to belong to two or three groups, attend their events regularly, get to know the other members, and in exchange they will get to know you and trust you. When you see the same people over and over you develop a strong and relationship with them. The benefit of building relationships with a committed group of people will result in new leads for your business.

It is about patience. The benefit will not appear overnight, and this is why you need to follow up with your contacts. Networking is like dating, one meeting is not enough to know someone. It will probably take some time, some meetings, some lunches or some drinks before you really start doing business together.

Here are some tips on how to maximize the benefits of a networking event.

Be prepared when you attend a networking event. Know your goals. Are you looking for leads, partners, new clients, services?

* Bring your business cards and a pen to take notes on the back of the cards you receive.

* Have an effective 15 to 30 second elevator pitch. Learn how to sell yourself before your services or products. People want to hear about you first and when they know you and trust you, they will buy your services or refer you to someone else.

* Have a brochure and/or a web site. Some people will probably want to hear more about your business later, so give them the opportunity to get the information they are looking for.

* Meet people, ask about their business or services. Be curious and ask about them. people love to speak about themselves, so ask questions and listen to their answers.

* Be a problem solver. people will be more interested in you if you tell them how you can solve their problem instead of just hearing your story.

* Go to people; don’t wait for them to come to you. Some people are very shy, they will be very happy if you make the first move.

* Go to events with a friend, a colleague, a client, and introduce people to each other.

* Send a thank you note or email to your new contacts. Thank them for their time and reintroduce yourself in a few lines. They met lots of people during the event and your business card doesn’t say everything about you. So it is good to reinforce your introduction.

* Give them the link to your web site. Tell them about your newsletter, if you have one. This is the best way to stay in touch on a regular basis.

* Schedule follow-up meetings with the people you had a good connection with, or if you think that you can help each other.

* Do it again and again. You will see that networking can expand your contacts, which will definitely help grow your business.

(c) 2005 Biba F. Pédron

Biba F. Pédron, is a marketing consultant, founder of Biba4Network, that specializes in Networking for small business owners in the greater New York area. With her program "The Power of Networking" Biba helps entrepreneurs to maximize their networking results so that they can grow their businesses faster.

Biba is the author of "Start Your Dream Business Today! The Proven 11 Steps to Start and Grow Your Own Business". http://www.startyourdreambusinesstoday.com

For more information or to receive free tips like this one, please visit http://www.biba4network.com

2006-08-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

How to Introduce Your Business in 60 Seconds or Less
by Biba F. Pédron

As a small business owner, we have various marketing options to promote our business: advertising, telemarketing, direct mail. But my favorite is definitely networking. First, it is the most low cost marketing tool and second it is a way to build long-term relationships with people. If advertising can give you a great result in one shot, networking will bring you more in the long run.

Since 2003, when I started Biba4Network, I organized many business networking events, which were a great opportunity for me to meet a tremendous amount of people, make deals, get clients, make friends and learn from others entrepreneurs.

During those events I also noticed that a significant number of people had great products or services but just didn’t know how to present them. And as a result were not able to attract the clients they were looking for.

One of the keys to networking is to be able to introduce yourself and your business in 30 to 60 seconds or less, in one or two sentences, in a very concise way. In other words, you need to have a very efficient elevator pitch. You should be ready to deliver your elevator pitch in the blink of an eye at a moment’s notice.

But what is an elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a short presentation that introduces you and your business’mission- and makes you memorable. It focuses on the benefits you provide- and can be delivered in 30-60 seconds or less, even in an elevator, hence the name.

If you are passionate, excited and eager to create and manage your own business, then you should be able to describe, in one or two brief and concise sentences, exactly what you do, why your offering is the best in the marketplace, and in effect, why the person should buy from you.

The best way to develop your elevator pitch is to summarize or list the most enticing, exciting and valuable benefits that your customers will get when they use your products and services.How can your products and services solve problems or meet needs?

An effective elevator pitch makes a lasting impression, demonstrates your professionalism and allows you to position yourself with your target customers.
Remember that your clients’s main concern is: “What benefits will I receive when I buy your product or service?” So when you prepare your elevator pitch always make sure that your audience need to answer this question “What's In It for Me?”.

People are always more interested in how you can help them than in what you do or how they can help you.

Consider these points when you develop your elevator pitch:

1/ Write down the “deliverables”- the products, services and features that you provide. Then, analyze your offering and put yourself in your customers’ shoes. What good things will they get or what good things will happen to them when they make a purchase?

2/ Be specific. Use numbers and statistics when you can. For example, double your revenue in less than 12 months, achieve a 30% increase over last year, lose 20 pounds in 10 weeks, triple your number of subscribers in 5 days or less. People are driven by numbers because they add a sense of credibility to a claim. Numbers also generate curiosity and anxiety, another useful tool that motivates people to make a purchase.

3/ Never reveal your entire story in your elevator pitch. Highlight the main benefits your products and/or services provide, which will encourage people to ask questions and start the conversation.

4/ Create a tagline that will grab your listener’s attention and force him/her to stop what he/she is doing and listen to you. The most effective openers leave the audience seeking additional information. Compare your elevator pitch to the cover of your favorite magazine. Most likely, you’ll find the titles of the key stories in that issue. If the titles don’t grab your attention and raise your curiosity quickly, then you probably won’t buy that issue.

5/ Practice your elevator pitch to the point where you can recite the language with perfect ease, great confidence and clarity and total poise immediately. It is extremely important that you feel totally comfortable whenever you deliver your elevator pitch. Learn it; practice it; master it; but never read it. Your delivery must be very smooth and totally fluid. Continually practice your elevator pitch in front of the mirror and before your friends until your Pitch becomes part of you.

So do you have a better idea? Are you ready to write your elevator pitch? Try this the next time you describe what you do. Choose your words. Hook your listener. Make them ask questions. Make them want to meet with you and buy your products and services.

Still having trouble writing your elevator pitch? You’re definitely not the only one. The good news is-I’ve developed a 5 Step Program that will help you to not only create your effective elevator pitch- but also redesign your business card so that it will be unique and memorable. Choose the best networking group for your business, create a follow-up system and create strategic alliances to maximize your networking results and boost your bsuiness.

Stop wasting your time attending every events and start growing your business with networking. Learn more about "The Power of Networking System".
It is everything you need to maximize your networking results. http://www.biba4network.com.

2006-08-10T12:39:00.000-07:00

Biba4Network Mixer - Networking, Fashion & Fun

Don't miss our next Mixer on Monday, August 28th, 2006 for a Fun, interactive networking evening.
Enjoy a fabulous night while you build your business, gain the knowledge to dress with confidence and meet new people, featuring Jennifer Hinshaw , Fashion Consultant, Doncaster

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Come network with us! We want to learn about you and discover how we can support you and your objectives.

This is a great opportunity to make new quality business contacts and make new friends.

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Date: 08/28/06 - Monday
Time: 6.30PM to 8.30PM
Place: Doncaster's Studio 145 West 57th Street, 20th Fl, NY
Cost: VIP Members Free -
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(Includes drinks and light refreshment + list of attendees with info about their business)
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2006-08-10T12:32:00.000-07:00

FREE Teleclass - Do You Want to Create a Powerful COMPANY or CAREER in Just 90 Days? - With Stefan Doering- Best Coaches, Inc.™

Define your UnReasonable goal.

Learn to create a clear and powerful plan for achieving unreasonable success towards your highest desires by achieving far beyond what is considered resonable.Shyrocket your business creating a powerful 90-day game plan, and Determine exactly where to start.

Date: 08/23/06 - Wednesday
Time: noon to 1.00PM (New York Time)
Place: on the phone
Cost: Free
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2006-08-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

FREE Workshop "Start Your Dream Business Today!

*Do you have a business idea, but are unsure how to get started?
*Do you already own a business, but have not yet achieved the results or success you were hoping for?

If this sounds like you then now is the perfect time to read my attend our Free Workshop : "Start Your Dream Business Today! The Proven 11 Steps to Start and Grow Your Own Business

"Start Your Dream Business Today!" is a simple yet informative and easy to follow step-by-step guide to everything a new entrepreneur should know when starting a business.

Listen to my 60 minutes workshop completely FREE for YOU, to learn how to start and grow your business. I will review the checklist of EVERYTHING you NEED to know BEFORE you start.

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2006-03-18T16:34:00.000-08:00

PRESS RELEASE

New Book "Start YOur Dream Business Today!" presents Step-By-Step Map For All Levels of Entrepreneurship

Enough is enough. Help is finally here for entrepreneurs of all levels in a new book entitled, "Start Your Dream Business Today: The Proven 11 Steps To Start And Grow Your Own Business," by Biba F. Pédron.

Regardless of whether an entrepreneur needs to know start up information like which legal structure is best, or growth and networking strategies, this new book is available in both print and electronic form with plenty of proven helpful tips.

"To those of you who are tired of getting up each morning for a 9 to 5 job for which you have zero passion for, I have been in your shoes," said author Biba F. Pédron. "And one day I said "STOP" ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"

In her book, Biba explains how she started successful businesses, both in Paris & New York. Self-educated by learning from other people’s experiences and techniques, she considers this method perhaps the most important education of all.

"Only the top 10% of all business owners regularly invest in their continued education," she explained. "This is the #1 key to success."

"Start Your Dream Business Today!" is a simple yet informative and easy to follow, step-by-step guide to everything a new entrepreneur should know when starting a business with plenty of tips for the experienced as well.

"From organizing the legal structure of your business to how to market it effectively, Biba sets everything out as a step-by-step map with no way to get lost or take a wrong turn," said Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling. "Written by someone who has started not one, but two businesses, "Start Your Dream Business Today!" is a practical, no-nonsense, information-packed manual. I've been in business for 17 years and I managed to pick up a tip or two!"

About The Author
Marketing consultant and entrepreneur, Biba has clients who call her "The Connection Queen." She’s the founder of Biba4Network, specializing in networking for small business owners in the greater New York Area, and Focus on Career, a one-stop-shop that helps solo entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
"I personally specialize in small and more personal business networking so that it makes it easier to get the right contact so that you can grow your business faster," said Ms. Pédron. "Some of my members grew their business by 30% in less than 3 months after attending my meetings and that is why they refer me as The Connection Queen."

Free Tips
To take a peak at the Table of Contents and learn more about, "Start Your Dream Business Today: The Proven 11 Steps To Start And Grow Your Own Business,"
visit http://www.startyourdreambusinesstoday.com/ .
For more information, to check out a calendar of upcoming events and to sign up for Biba’s "Free Weekly How to Tips," and "Tips On How To Maximize The Benefits Of A Networking Event," contact Biba F. Pédron or visit her online at http://www.biba4network.com/ .
Start and build your dream business while you build friendships.

2006-03-18T16:17:00.000-08:00

FREE Workshop/Book Signing
* Do you have a business idea, but are unsure how to get started?
* Or Do you already have your own business, but have not yet achieved the results or success you were hoping for?

If this sounds like you then now is the perfect time to come and meet Biba Pedron, author of "Start Your Dream Business Today: The Proven 11 Steps to Start and Grow Your Own Business"
Biba will show you a simple yet informative and easy to follow, step-by-step guide to everything a new entrepreneur should know when starting a business.

Date: 03/30/06 - Thrusday at 6.30PM
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2005-11-09T14:02:00.000-08:00

Five Habits of Highly Effective Networkers
How to Turn Chicken Dinners into New Clients and an Endless Stream of Referrals"
by Adam Urbanski, The Marketing Mentor

Even though business networking can quickly put you in front of how new prospects, help you create life-long strategic alliances, get more referrals and simply find people you really enjoy hanging out with, majority of professionals have no clue how to make their networking count.

They attend the wrong meetings, use boring self-introductions, can’t recognize a good prospect if one stepped on their toe, don't know how to elicit interest in their service, give no value in conversations with those they meet, gobble down their rubber chicken, rush out and never follow-up…

Does this sound familiar? It certainly did for me when I was starting out. Instead of STRATEGICALLY SELECTING and LEVERAGING a couple of groups that could get me lots of local visibility I hopped around from one group to another getting little or no results.

I was frustrated, attending many of those meetings was no longer fun and exciting, and each time I collected a few more ‘useless’ business cards I was becoming more discouraged and jaded. I knew I needed to do something differently but I didn’t know how.Fortunately, with time I discovered how to be a better networker, and that virtually anyone can easily master this business building strategy.

As a matter of fact, by practicing a few of the following tips you can turn your face to face promotional efforts into a powerful business building tool.

So here are Marketing Mentor’s Five Habits of Highly Effective Networkers:
Habit #1 - BE PREPARED
Habit #2 - BE INTERESTED
Habit #3 - HAVE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS
Habit #4 - MAKE FRIENDS NOT SALES
Habit #5 - FOLLOW UP

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2005-10-31T15:18:00.000-08:00

White Paper - "Networking, like life, is a Process, not an Event.
by Dan Williams founder of The Networking Community™

When an individual is seeking to meet professional goals, one large question always looms: Is it who or what one knows that makes the difference? The Networking Community (TNC) believes it is both. While having a powerful network of contacts is critical to succeeding professionally today, knowing how to leverage that network efficiently and effectively is equally critical.

Currently in America, large numbers of professionals are interested in networking for a variety of reasons. First, the days of spending all or even most of one’s entire career with a single employer are over for most of us. Operating as a job-market free agent, as many individuals now do, requires strong networking skills. Second, professionals today possess a keen desire to “make a difference” through their work. This form of altruism makes networking a way of life as individuals continually look to add meaning to their lives not only through their work, but also in the ways they spend their non-working hours. Third, layoffs have become one of the harsh realities of American business over the last few decades. Even for those who are currently employed, layoffs are often a looming reality. Whether at work or out of work, we need to network.

Networking is a process, not an event. A learned skill, true networking represents the summit of marketing know-how, whether one is marketing products or services, or even oneself as a prospective employee or business partner. By learning and utilizing key principles, individuals can systematically manage network contacts from the point of simple awareness, through a series of measurable milestones, to the achievement of an identified goal. These networking principles are adaptable to virtually any set of circumstances, making them beneficial to the pursuit of almost any professional goal.

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About the Author: Dan Williams is the founder of The Networking Community™ ( www.TheNetworkingCommunity.com ), a resource center for helping individuals and organizations maximize the value of their business networks and networking. You can preview Dan's audio book Tales from The Networking Community at http://thenetworkingcommunity.com/TalesfromTNC.shtml

2005-10-13T07:22:00.000-07:00

"What's the single biggest challenge you face when attending a Networking event?" Ask your question - Click here

2005-10-13T07:08:00.000-07:00

The Ultimate Business Network: One Secret Power of the Masters
by Matt Bacak, The Powerful Promoter

If you're out there networking and have been for sometime, you understand the astronomical benefits of networking with the "right" people -- especially when they have your kind of prospects who are hot and willing to buy.
If not, you're in for a treat! Let me briefly explain
The average networker spends his time networking with the general public... And boom! A few prospects. Those are average networking results.
But a “Master” networker goes further by networking with people that have huge contact lists holding the names of the Master’s school of hungry fish. With these list-holders, you can turn on the faucet for the cash to flow right into your pocket and bank account. Because you will have prospects or clients instantly, automatically!
In other words, you will receive a continuous flow of prospects or make a lot of money in a few short hours.

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2005-10-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

The 5 Top Networking Tips by Steve J. Willet

1- Know your audience
2- Do Not Sell
3- Personalize Your Story
4- Be An Asset
5- Be Remembered

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Steve J. Willet is the author of the J-List, a monthly networking list, and has made the rounds at 100's of networking event in the Tri-State area. He is available for speaking engagements as well as on-site training for sales staffs. Steve is also the founder of Cubicle-cards
For more information contact Steve at http://tinyurl.com/9u7ww

2005-09-28T07:42:00.000-07:00

The 10 Secrets of a Master Networker
From: Inc. Magazine, Jan 2003 By: Tahl Raz

Rule 1: Don't network just to network.
Rule 2: Take names.
Rule 3: Build it before you need it.
Rule 4: Never eat alone.
Rule 5: Be interesting.
Rule 6: Manage the gatekeeper. Artfully.
Rule 7: Always ask.
Rule 8: Don't keep score.
Rule 9: Ping constantly.
Rule 10: Find anchor tenants. Feed them.

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2005-09-23T10:26:00.000-07:00

The Power of Networking by Biba4Network

The Rights, the Wrongs, the Reasons & the Results.
Hear how to maximize the benefits of a networking event.
Everyone needs to network: entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers.
Learn from two networking pros, Biba Pedron and Steve J. Willett.

This recording of Biba4Network's serie of teleseminars, will help you to mazimixe the benefits of a networking event.

This 45-minute seminar will tell you:

1-How to do your research before the event-Resources online and offline-Know your audience-Survey -Check profiles if applicable -Know your story-What is an elevator pitch-Don’t Tell your story, BE The Story

2-What to do during the event-DO NOT SELL-Build Relationships-Attend with a third party-Listen-Customizing Your story-Show the Possibilities-Words to Avoid-Be An Asset-Givers Gain-Be Remembered

3-How to follow-up after th event-Follow-up Email-Call backs and scheduling meetings-1st Meeting-Know your goals-Do your research-Referrals

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2005-09-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

How to Network Successfully by Biba F. Pedron

Everyone needs to network: entrepreneurs, small business owners, job seekers!But does everyone maximize the benefits of networking?
The purpose of networking is to build relationships so you will get leads from someone you know, or from someone who knows someone you know. When you attend a networking event the purpose is to meet business people from various industries to get exposure.

What networking is not?
Networking is not a numbers game; you need to focus on quality and not on quantity. Some people think that they had a successful event when they have collected 30, 40 or more business cards, but they are missing the real point. How many of these 30 or 40 people will you be able to follow-up? How many of these 30 or 40 will follow-up with you? What is the purpose to collect a huge number of business cards that will end up in a shoe-box on one of your shelves?
Networking is not a place to sell. You have to be prepared to give your elevator pitch to introduce yourself, not give a sales pitch. If you attend an event expecting to find a client to close a sale right away, chances are you will be very disappointed. Furthermore the other attendees might not appreciate your attitude.

What networking is?
Networking is more than just shaking hands and collecting business cards. It is about building relationships and being committed to help other business professionals.It is about the quality of your contacts and not the amount of your contacts. It is about consistency. The best is to belong to two or three groups, attend their events regularly, get to know the other members, and in exchange they will get to know you and trust you. When you see the same people over and over you develop a strong and relationship with them. The benefit of building relationships with a committed group of people will result in new leads for your business.It is about patience. The benefit will not appear overnight, and this is why you need to follow up with your contacts. Networking is like dating, one meeting is not enough to know someone. It will probably take some time, some meetings, some lunches or some drinks before you really start doing business together.

Here are some tips on how to maximize the benefits of a networking event.

* Be prepared when you attend a networking event. Know your goals. Are you looking for leads, partners, new clients, services?
* Bring your business cards and a pen to take notes on the back of the cards you receive.
* Have an effective 15 to 30 second elevator pitch. Learn how to sell yourself before your services or products. People want to hear about you first and when they know you and trust you, they will buy your services or refer you to someone else.
* Have a brochure and/or a web site. Some people will probably want to hear more about your business later, so give them the opportunity to get the information they are looking for.
* Meet people, ask about their business or services. Be curious and ask about them. people love to speak about themselves, so ask questions and listen to their answers.
* Be a problem solver. people will be more interested in you if you tell them how you can solve their problem instead of just hearing your story.
* Go to people; don’t wait for them to come to you. Some people are very shy, they will be very happy if you make the first move.
* Go to events with a friend, a colleague, a client, and introduce people to each other.
* Send a thank you note or email to your new contacts. Thank them for their time and reintroduce yourself in a few lines. They met lots of people during the event and your business card doesn’t say everything about you. So it is good to reinforce your introduction.
* Give them the link to your web site. Tell them about your newsletter, if you have one. This is the best way to stay in touch on a regular basis.
* Schedule follow-up meetings with the people you had a good connection with, or if you think that you can help each other.
* Do it again and again. You will see that networking can expand your contacts, which will definitely help grow your business.

(c) 2005 Biba F. Pédron

Biba F. Pedron, founder of Biba4Network organizes meetings on a monthly basis throughout the New York area. The events provide entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to meet each other in a structured setting, exchange ideas, resources and make a concerted effort to help you meet the right partner for your business.
To learn more about Biba4Network sign up for the “FREE Weekly Tools” and receive Resources, Articles & Tips like this one to Grow your Business, subscribe now at Biba4Network