Featured business December 2009

Every month I choose one business to be featured on the Meetup websites and on the blog.

From the business cards collected at the meeting on November 24th I have chosen:

Michael Hernandez

http://www.NumasFlorist.com

1888 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
1-800-400-NUMA (6862)
(516) 679-1717
NumasInc@aol.com

Numa’s Florist proudly serves the Wantagh area. We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.

Let Numa’s Florist be your first choice for flowers

 

Congratulations, Michael
You will have free publicity the month of December on the 3 Meetup sites plus on the blog.

Take care and stay happy and healthy,
Yvonne

 

PT SALES/MARKETING POSITION

From www.LongIslandLaunches.com

Looking for someone who:

•Is a self-starter, motivated, independent
•Is very organized
•Has follow-through
•Has excellent communication skills
•Is friendly yet politely tenacious
•Is willing to learn and open-minded
•Is very comfortable talking to people on the phone and in person
•Has excellent internet searching skills

Before responding, please visit www.drsusanbartell.com to learn more about Dr. Bartell and decide whether you have an interest and expertise in this area. It is likely a position best suited for a now SAH mom with very strong sales/marketing work experience.
Please consider applying only if you have an interest in this type of position and can connect with Dr. Bartell’s wide range of audiences.

Requirements

•Please only apply if you have sales/marketing experience
•Please apply only if you understand and connect to Dr. Bartell’s
audiences including mothers, K-12 school and/or other school administrators,
working mothers, corporate clients, non-profit professionals.
•Being a parent yourself is a significant asset for this position.

Duties include but are not limited to:

•Marketing/sales calls and emails to follow-up on mailings to schools,
colleges and corporations
•Research potential clients, including schools, corporations, non-profit and other potential outlets
•Contact potential clients by phone/email/mail
•Assist with negotiation of sales of seminars/workshops/products when
appropriate
•Become knowledgeable about programs/products and be able to answer
questions.
•Potential for growth to other duties if interested and appropriate

•Part-time, beginning 10 hours/week
•Ideal for now SAH Mom with strong sales/marketing work experience
•Compensation: $10 per hour plus sales bonus
•Salary paid weekly, bonuses as earned
•Email your cover letter AND resume to DrSusan@DrSusanBartell.com

After the November 24th meeting…

Sandra McCarty
“We had a group of business men and women who are focused on providing excellent products and services successfully. This was a great evening of networking with business owners from a wide variety of industries. I made some really good connections which will be the start of strong and financially rewarding alliances.”

Howard and Yvonne Bisk
“ WOW, we almost burst out of the room. I think every seat was taken! What a wonderful group of positive people. And our special speaker Ellen DePasquale, the software revitalist, did a great job telling us how to let the software do more of our work for us, so we can gain more time in our day. Thank you, Ellen!! ”

darlene barnes
“ Was my first with this group and I met a lot of great people!! Everyone had a positive vibe! ”

Gail
“ Thank you for holding these events ”

MEETUP works…

Hi Yvonne,

I took your advice started Meetup page:

http://www.meetup.com/Bloggers-School-Social-Media-TweetUps/

Got sponsors, love this tool.

John Chiampa
www.Bloggersschool.com

What I Learned From Watching “The Boss”

by Adrian Miller

No, this isn’t another article about observing your management team. It’s about what you can learn from the “Boss” Bruce Springsteen. Yep, that’s right. There are a handful of extremely helpful takeaways that all of us business people can learn from this veteran rock and roller.

Connect with Your Audience in a BIG Way
A Bruce Springsteen concert is never a quiet, low-key show. He works the crowd and plays his band like an orchestra. You can’t help but feel as if he’s singing straight to you, even in a sold-out stadium. Bruce gets it. Without his legions of devoted fans, he’d be just another guy from New Jersey.

In business, it’s just as important to make the connection with those around you. To grow long-term success, you, too, need devotees that truly believe that you’re working just for them. Build your fan base just like Bruce.

Be Real, Not Superficial
Even though Bruce probably has more money than some small nations, he still successfully projects an image of blue-collar, straightforwardness that you rarely see in other rock stars.

You just can’t envision him lip-synching a song on stage, nor wearing a sequined, glam get-up. Because he’s so good at what he does, there’s no need for distracting background dancers, dizzying light displays, or overly-synthesized songs. That’s just not Bruce. He writes and performs real music that’s straight from the heart. He wears jeans and a t-shirt and plays his guitar. No muss, no fuss!

Being down-to-earth is a good strategy for business, too. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to spot the salesperson who is better at show-boating than really selling or the marketing director who has a knack for making a sub-standard product look very appealing in a presentation. Instead, the best approach is always honest and real. Having a reputation as someone who isn’t full of B.S. will always work to your benefit in the long run.

Work Hard
Anyone who has ever been to a Bruce Springsteen concert knows that they can be long. While most performers tire and quit after an hour and a half, Bruce can go on for hours and hours. During one tour in the early 80s, his band consistently played nearly 40 songs over four hours each night. His tireless work ethic has definitely added to his popularity and mystique. When you buy a ticket to one of his concerts, you know you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.

Bruce has found success through hard work, and so can you. By putting your hours in, you’ll not only improve your skills, you’ll establish yourself as a roll-your-sleeves-up type who is willing to do what’s necessary to get a job done.

Be a Perfectionist
Like all rock and roll stars with staying power, Bruce Springsteen makes performing look easy. He just picks up a guitar and plays, right? Not hardly! His “E Street Band” has up to nine performers on stage that all must work in synch to create the incredible music that they’re known for. This requires tremendous amounts of time rehearsing, practicing, and fine-tuning. Want to be a business rock star? Perfect what you do and then make it look easy.

Over Deliver
At the core of every performance is Bruce’s desire to do anything and everything to make his crowd happy. Even now at 60 years old, he works the stage and makes his way into the audience just as he has done for decades. He takes audience requests for songs and belts out each tune with the enthusiasm and vigor of someone half his age. Of course, he rarely ends any show with less than a five song encore. Why do many fans almost consider his concerts “pilgrimages” that they couldn’t dare miss? It’s because he consistently over delivers, always leaving them feeling like they’re truly appreciated.

Are you going over and above the call of duty and providing more than expected with your prospects, clients, and colleagues? Take it from “The Boss”, if you’re really “Born to Run”, you’ll make it your passion to over deliver, too!

www.adrianmiller.com
www.adriansnetwork.com
http://adrianmiller.wordpress.com/
http://adriansnetwork.wordpress.com/

Long Island (networking) events November 29 – December 6, 2009

 

November 29
SWABS FOR JULIANNA
1pm-4pm
Farmingville Fire Department, 780 Horseblock Road, Farmingville
Julianna is a 6 year old little girl from Farmingville.  She enjoys playing with her puppies, doing crafts and going camping.  But most of all she loves playing with her best friend and identical twin, Jessica. Unlike Jessica, Julianna has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant to survive but there are currently NO matches for Julianna on the registry.  Her family is asking you to please come to her drive to see if you can be Julianna’s life saving match.
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/farmingville-girl-with-leukemia-needs-marrow-transplant-1.1624401

December 1
Breakfast networking
Panera Bread , 1025 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon
8AM
Breakfast cost $3 – $5

December 1
SOUTH SHORE NETWORKING MEETING
8AM
Imperial Diner, 63 West Merrick Road, Freeport
$15 Fee for breakfast
RSVP a must; please contact Sherri 516 623 5883

December 1
Get on the Train or Get Left Behind: How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Business
Small Business Development Center
Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale
9-11 a.m.
Call (631) 420-2765

December 1
Franchise & Business Ownership Seminar
Kensington Co., Roslyn
7-8:30 p.m.
Call (516) 626-2211 or e-mail Stuart@KensingtonCompany.com

December 1
The Marketing Group
6PM – 9PM
John Harvards Restaurant, 2093 Smith Haven Plz, Lake Grove
$20 for members, $30 for non-members including a choice of dinner entrees
networking from 6-7, dinner, introductions and a short presentation
RSVP please contact Ron Gold 631-941-1100

December 2
Growing Your Business through Referrals
LeTip Suffolk South Chapter
Embassy Diner, Bethpage
7-8:30 a.m.
E-mail tepmkt@hotmail.com or call (516) 826-5067

December 2
How To Successfully Start a Small Business
Small Business Development Center
Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale
9-11 a.m.
Call (631) 420-2765

December 2
Career Fair
(open to general public)
Briarcliffe College, Patchogue
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Call (516) 918-3675 or (631) 730-2074

December 2
Holiday Party
Society of Financial Service Professionals
Nassau County Chapter
Westbury Manor, Westbury
6-10 p.m.
E-mail SFSPNassau@yahoo.com or call (516) 804-0104

December 2
The ‘Lunch Break’
12PM – 2:30PM
325 Ronkonkoma Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
RSVP to make sure you get a FREE LUNCH
Helen Zagaro – 631-580-6036

December 2
Holiday Networking Toy Drive X 2
516Ads.com & 631Ads.com
6 – 8PM
Madison Steak House, 670 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge
Collecting toys for the children @ Stonybrook Hospital

December 2
Long Island Women in Power
Holiday Extravaganza
Chase Bank, 4210 Sunrise HWY, Massapequa
630-9PM
Men Are Invited To Share the Holiday Celebration!!
Fundraising for Special Needs Children Carmen Rd. School Massapequa
Bring NEW unwrapped gifts for young children or gift cards/electronic games for older children
special presentation: “Are You Counting on Social Security for your Retirement”
R.S.V.P. 516-640-8618 or www.longislandwomeninpower.com

December 2
1st Joomla User Group Networking Event
8:30 to 10:00 AM
Panera Bread, 1025 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon
RSVP: Bruce Chamoff (516) 263-9529

December 2
Smart Networking
How to Get 24/7 Results WITHOUT the 24/7 Effort,
Even If You Hate to Network
Networking is one of the fastest, most cost effective ways to get more clients and grow your business. But it can also be a frustrating, time-consuming endeavor if you don’t know how to put together the pieces of your online and offline strategy correctly.
Join top business and networking strategist Liz Lynch, author of Smart Networking Attract a Following In Person and Online (McGraw-Hill, 2009), as she shows you how one simple change in your networking approach can help you more easily connect what you want to achieve in your business to the people who can
help you get it.
To get your free Smart Networking toolkit and a special offer on her classic 102 Secrets to Smarter Networking booklet, visit www.SmartNetworking.com
register at http://www.adriansnetwork.com

December 3
Long Island Advancement of Small Business
5:00pm – 7:30PM
Sheridan Long Island Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge
$25.00 – Members and their guests / $35.00 – Non-members
liasb.com had over 300 in attendance at their opening event
Presentation: “Social Media 101- Learn Everything You Need To Know About The Latest in Internet Marketing”
Space is limited
RSVP http://www.liasb.com or info@liasb.com

December 3
US Green Building Council – LI Chapter
Green Interior Design & Construction – The LEED Implementation Process – National Workshop
This workshop is intended for design professionals who are familiar with the LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is also appropriate for those pursuing GBCI’s LEED AP Interior Design + Construction credential.
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Carlyle-on-the-Green, (Bethpage State Park), 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale
http://www.usgbc-li.org/usgbc-li/event_view.asp?TemplateID=105

December 3
US Green Building Council – LI Chapter
Annual Meet the Board Candidates and Holiday Party
including meeting the candidates for the 2010 USGBC-LI Board
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The WorkPlace Group, 18 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge
There is NO FEE to attend
Bring a voluntary donation of dictionaries, general interest novels and paperbacks, manicure sets, key chains, wallets/purses, calendars, school and stationary supplies, toothpaste and toothbrushes, blankets and throws, toiletries and cosmetics, shirts. These will be collected and donated to The Duffel Bag Project of The Independence Inn of Glen Cove, a homeless and runaway shelter for teens and youths.

December 3
Turbo Networking
Long Island Association
Garden City Hotel, Garden City
8:30-11 a.m.
Visit www.longislandassociation.org

December 5
Annual Party New York Horse Rescue
Butler Farm, Manorville
1-4 p.m.
Call (631) 874-9420 or e-mail mona@nyhr.org

December 5
Peconic Bay Polar Bear Plunge
Peconic Bay Medical Center, Iron Pier Beach, Riverhead
11 a.m.-noon
Post-Plunge Bash, Martha Clara Vineyard, Riverhead
noon-1:30 p.m.
Call (631) 548-6080

December 5
The Long Island Breakfast Club
Feel Your Oats, Not Your Flakes
9:00 AM Sharp
The INN AT NEW HYDE PARK, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park
Fee: $15
Membership is encouraged for any individuals who need the extra support to continue momentum in searching for jobs in the mid-life years.
Collecting toys and canned goods local LI charities
RSVP http://www.longislandbreakfastclub.com/ – 516 315-2762

December 5
ThreeVillagePeople.com
Holiday Boutique
Raga Restaurant, 130 Old Town Rd, East Setauket
11:30am- 3:00pm
If you make or sell items that would be suitable for this event, reserve your table today – Space is limited.
4×4 tables $80 for non-members $20 for members
6 ft tables $120 for non-members $50 for members
service@threevillagepeople.com
$10 for buffet lunch, soft drinks and shopping!!!  First 40 shoppers get a special gift from ThreeVillagePeople.com crafted by Forever Etchings.

December 6
Long Island Women in Power
12-3PM
Joining forces with Radley London, Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Road,  Garden City
Supporting the Salvation Army  by donating lightly worn clothing, receive 20% off store purchase.
Introducing Lacey Johnson – Marketing & Merchandising Manager- Discussing the Radley brand and AW09 product Line
Book signing by Eileen Lichtenstein, author of “SOAR!™ with Resilience
R.S.V.P. 516-640-8618 or register online www.longislandwomeninpower.com

SO YOU THINK YOUR KID CAN DANCE?

SOURCE: http;//www.TeresasFamilyCleaning.com Newsletter

THEN ENTER THEM TO WIN A FREE DANCE TUITION TO REFLECTIONS DANCE ACADEMY IN SELDEN NY!

Send in a picture of your child showing them dancing their hearts out and you could win!  First age group prize is for 6-7 year olds Free tuition until June 2010 for Monday Ballet Classes 5:30 slot. Second age group prize is for 3-6 year olds Free tuition until June 2010 for various time slots.

Send in your pictures* by Friday December 11th, winners randomly chosen and notified by December 15th 2009.

*email pictures to teresasfamilycl@aol.com in subject line put “Dance Contest”.
Pictures have to be of the child you are entering, and must include childs first name and age and parents information for contact and verification.  By submitting your childs picture you are automatically allowing Teresa’s Family Cleaning and Reflections Dance Academy to use their picture to promote contest. Please only submit ONE picture and keep file size to 150 dpi or 800×600.

For more information contact:
Claudia Dickson of:
Reflections Dance Academy
1310 Middle Country Rd.
Selden NY 11784
631-698-2909
www.reflectionsdanceacademyli.co

REPEAL THE MTA TAX ON SMALL BUSINESS

SOURCE: http://www.TeresasFamilyCleaning.com Newsletter

As if things are not bad enough, local businesses, municipalities and school districts on Nov. 2 had to fork over 34 cents for every $100 of their payrolls to help dig the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) out of a $1 billion deficit. The tax affects all businesses and municipalities, school districts and nonprofit organizations that have a payroll and hospitals within the areas that are serviced by the MTA. These areas include the counties of New York (Manhattan), Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester.) PLEASE sign the petition to help repeal the MTA Tax, and forward it to everyone.

Sign the Petition here:   http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/NOMTATAX/

Job offer…

I read this in the Newsletter of  Long Island Launches

I’m looking for commission-only, full-time, sales reps for merchant services sales. No merchant services experience is necessary, however, previous direct sales experience
is a must. There is local training by me, along with an all expense paid
training class in Atlanta, GA.

If you know of anyone looking for a way out of this bad economy, or just
looking to make a change, please have them forward a resume to me at fja.email@ibcglobal.net.
Thanks.

Francisco J. Acosta
Executive Vice President
Internal Business Consulting
212-330-0311 Phone
Web Site www.ibcglobal.net

Visit Long Island Launches at: http://longislandlaunches.ning.com

Give a Bedtime Hug to a Child in Need

I read this in the Newsletter of Teresa’s Family Cleaning:

Dear Friends -

We are asking for your help! We are in “Danger Season” now and the nights are cold for the children we serve. Will you help us provide more children in need with a brand new pair of snuggly pajamas and a great new book? You can give a child a bedtime hug and make them feel a little less lonely at night.

DONATE HERE

http://www.pajamaprogram.org/donate.html