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Hi, Group!
I'd like to get to know everyone here, so please copy & paste the following questions into a reply to this thread, and replace the previous answers with your own.
1.) Where do you live? South Carolina
2.) How many children do you have? 3 girls
Age/s: 9, 7, & 5 years old
Name/s (if you want to share): Rhiannon, Jillian, & Quinlan
3.) What is the nature of your business? I am a web designer, graphic artist/designer, and search engine optimization specialist.
4.) What is the name of your company (if applicable)? Paradigm Shift Website Solutions, LLC
5.) Do you have a website? www.pswebsitesolutionsllc.com
6.) Are you very experienced with business networking? I really only started a few months ago, but I think I'm getting the hang of it pretty quickly.
7.) What do you hope to gain from networking? Mostly, I hope to meet other professionals that I can help, and that can maybe help me. Ultimately, it would be great to meet someone who either needs one of my services themselves, or knows someone who does. This is also a great way to harvest friendships, and stay current on business trends.
8.) Do you belong to any other networking sites? Yes I do!
9.) Do you blog regularly? yes
For business or pleasure? both
10.) Do you have any websites you'd like to refer us to? Absolutely! Some more networking sites that work are:
http://www.yuwie.com/yuwie.asp?r=103332
Yuwie is brand new, so now is a great time to sign up! It's a lot like MySpace, but you get paid to use it, and I personally find it a bit easier to navigate. You can also network here, and do a bit of advetising for free.
http://adsocialnet.com/?idAff=14
Ad Social Net is just launching this month (October)! Sign up now, and get in on the ground floor! This one is very much like Yuwie, and the closer you are to the "top", the better your chances of referring other people. Why not get paid to network, socialize, blog, & more!? Join today!
http://www.adlandpro.com/default.asp?rep=ParadigmShift
Many of you already know AdlandPro, but it has been working for me for a LONG time, so I had to include it here! Not only have I gotten a ton of free networking, advertising, & exposure, but I've actually gotten some paying clients for my main (web design) business through my network there.
http://www.directmatches.com/default2.asp?site=paradigmshift
DirectMatches is another free business networking & advertising site that has helped me gain some great contacts for my network.
http://www.linkedin.com/
LinkedIn is one of my favorite places! It's great for building an online presence, branding, networking, and advertising. It's also free to join. You can view my profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledandridge
Thank you for participating! I think this will help us to become more vocal, and get to know each other a bit better.
Regards,
Danielle |
| Posted by Danielle on 10/05/2007 04:29 PM
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1.) Where do you live?
Suburbs of Philadelphia, PA
2.) How many children do you have?
6-- 4 boys & 2 girls
Age/s: 10, 9, 6, 4, 2 & 1
Name/s (if you want to share):
Sean, Brian, Darren, Lindsey, Hillary & Andrew
3.) What is the nature of your business?
I am a Family Traditions Consultant & a Memory Celebration Consultant.
4.) What is the name of your company (if applicable)?
Once Upon a Family & Creative Memories
5.) Do you have a website? http://onceuponafamily.com/lisamcclatchy
http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/lisamcclatchy
6.) Are you very experienced with business networking?
No, I am just getting started, but I think that it is simply about developing relationships with people.
7.) What do you hope to gain from networking?
Mostly, I hope to meet other moms, with which to develop friendships. Also, to help moms strengthen family ties and to build strong, caring, happy families by implementing family traditions, instilling family values, and celebrating memories.
8.) Do you belong to any other networking sites?
Yes I do!
9.) Do you blog regularly?
I do have a blog, but I do not post regularly.
For business or pleasure? both
10.) Do you have any websites you'd like to refer us to? Absolutely! My favorite so far:
www.meetup.com Here are my meetups:
The Live, Laugh, Love Club
http://moms.meetup.com/2505
The Memory Celebration Club of Haverford
http://moms.meetup.com/2531
Kindly,
Lisa |
| posted by Lisa on 10/06/2007 07:28 AM
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Thanks, Lisa! Your businesses sound really interesting. I'm going to check out your links when I get a free moment this weekend. :)
Regards,
Danielle |
| posted by Danielle on 10/06/2007 02:19 PM
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Hi, Group!
Here are my responses to the questionaire:
1.) Where do you live? Michigan
2.) How many children do you have? 3 - One of my own who is 22 (today). 2 step children. They are 9 and 11. 2 boys and 1 girls.
3.) What is the nature of your business? I am a Realtor.
4.) What is the name of your company (if applicable)? I work for GMAC Real Estate the Kee Group. http://www.realestatebyjoette.com
5.) Do you have a website? http://www.realestatebyjoette.com
6.) Are you very experienced with business networking? Networking is about 80% of my business. I belong to a couple of networking groups.
7.) What do you hope to gain from networking? Mostly, I hope to meet other professionals that I can help, and that can maybe help me. Ultimately, it would be great to meet someone who either needs one of my services themselves, or knows someone who does. This is also a great way to harvest friendships, and stay current on business trends.
8.) Do you belong to any other networking sites? Yes I do!
9.) Do you blog regularly? no, but would like to get into that habit.
For business or pleasure?
10.) Do you have any websites you'd like to refer us to? Another networking site I belong to is: http://www.meet up.com
Joette
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| posted by Joette on 10/08/2007 02:46 PM
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Thank you, Joette! Please let me know if you need links to any blog sites. :)
Warm Regards,
Danielle |
| posted by Danielle on 10/09/2007 12:14 PM
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1.) Where do you live? San Diego, CA
2.) How many children do you have? 1 beautiful little girl!
Age/s: 21 months
Name/s (if you want to share): Alexandra Lynn (Allie)
3.) What is the nature of your business? Moms helping moms work from home (we do marketing for a wellness company.)
4.) What is the name of your company (if applicable)? The MOM Team
5.) Do you have a website? www.mommyathome.info
6.) Are you very experienced with business networking? I
have done quite a bit of business networking during the last few months.
7.) What do you hope to gain from networking? I am looking to share tips/advice with other work-at-home parents, gain friendships, and possibly find some great new business partners!
8.) Do you belong to any other networking sites? Yes I do!
9.) Do you blog regularly? no
10.) Do you have any websites you'd like to refer us to?
Home Biz Space
http://www.homebizspace.me.com/joinNetwork.php?network=homebizspace&rflc=63wdoty
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| posted by Lisa on 10/17/2007 06:46 PM
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Thanks for introducing yourself, Lisa! How are things in sunny California? I'm so homesick for the west coast! (I'm from Nevada, but I currently live in South Carolina.)
Your business sounds interesting. I'm going to check out your website. :)
Regards,
Danielle |
| posted by Danielle on 10/18/2007 01:06 PM
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| Things are great in CA! The weather has been awesome the last few weeks, warm during the day and cool at night! I love this time of year!! |
| posted by Lisa on 10/18/2007 01:53 PM
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Me, too! Autumn is my favorite season. The lows here have been around 70 with highs in the 80's, so that's still a bit warm for me, but we're getting there. lol.
Regards,
Danielle |
| posted by Danielle on 10/18/2007 04:05 PM
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1.) Where do you live? In a small town in Indiana
2.) How many children do you have? 2 - 1 boy, 1 girl
Age/s: 8 (in Dec) & 5 years old
Name/s (if you want to share): Corbin & Katie
3.) What is the nature of your business? I assist those with no insurance (or not enough) insurance, those with pre-existing conditions who can't get insured, etc. by introducing them to discount dental, vision, prescription, chiropractic and medical benefits. I can also help others that want to work from home get started.
4.) What is the name of your company (if applicable)? Ameriplan USA
5.) Do you have a website? www.FreedomAtHomeTeam.com/sosborne (work from home)
www.MyBenefitsPlus.com/sosborne (discount healthcare)
6.) Are you very experienced with business networking? I'm working on it...still pretty new to it all!
7.) What do you hope to gain from networking? Simply to be able to HELP others while HELPING myself.
8.) Do you belong to any other networking sites? Not really
9.) Do you blog regularly? No
For business or pleasure?
10.) Do you have any websites you'd like to refer us to?
www.FreedomAtHomeTeam.com/sosborne
www.MyBenefitsPlus.com/sosborne
www.IBOPlus.com/sosborne
www.DeliveringOnThePromise.com/sosborne
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| posted by Stacee on 10/20/2007 01:22 PM
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Hi, Stacee! Thank you for introducing yourself! I also wish to help others while helping myself, so we have that in common. I am interested in more information on your insurance business. Being self-employed, I don't currently have any, and I also have a pre-existing condition (Fibromyalgia), which makes it that much harder.
Thanks Again,
Danielle |
| posted by Danielle on 10/20/2007 02:35 PM
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1.) Where do you live? Baltimore, Maryland
2.) How many children do you have? 1 girl
Age/s: 17 months
Name/s (if you want to share): Siena
3.) What is the nature of your business?
I work with a home based wellness company. We manufacture everyday consumable products that are healthier and safer for your family and the environment.
4.) What is the name of your company (if applicable)?
Moms With a Plan
5.) Do you have a website?
www.momswithaplan.com/stacey
6.) Are you very experienced with business networking?
Yes, I love networking. I've gained so many useful contacts and resources through meeting other people.
7.) What do you hope to gain from networking?
To meet other people from all types of businesses and all walks of life! You never know who's services you'll be in need of, or who may be looking for someone in your industry.
8.) Do you belong to any other networking sites? Some different online groups and message boards, but mostly I participate in local networking opportunities and events.
9.) Do you blog regularly? No
For business or pleasure?
10.) Do you have any websites you'd like to refer us to?
www.momswithaplan.com/stacey
OR
http://www.thewhycircle.com/cgi-bin/team.cgi?id=St3071&action=show
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| posted by SienasMommy on 10/21/2007 09:28 AM
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Thanks so much for introducing yourself, SienasMommy! I hope you enoy your time here, and please let me know if you're interested in joining any more networking sites. I belong to quite a few really great ones!
Regards,
Danielle |
| posted by Danielle on 10/21/2007 01:04 PM
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