Even in “high touch” industries, if you’re not doing more than introducing yourself with static content, you’re missing an important opportunity to reach more people and strengthen existing relationships.

New A’s Net member Natalie Canavor is co-author of the just-published book, The Truth About the New Rules of Business Writing (Financial Times Press). She is co-owner of C&M Business Writing Services and Workshops, which handles communication projects and provides focused seminars that help companies raise the bar on writing. Her belief: “When your writing succeeds, you succeed.”

Don’t miss out on this special presentation.

Click here to sign up for the virtual networking call.

This call is open to all: members and non-members.

• It Is Networking From:
  • YOUR Office; YOUR Home; YOUR Cell Phone

• It Is Networking That:
  • CREATES new contacts & connections for your business in just 55 minutes
  • PROVIDES ability to  continue to network with your new contacts & connections
  • PROVIDES business-to-business introductions based on your unique selling points.

When You Join Adrian’s Network You Can:

• Participate in some or even ALL of the Virtual Networking Calls and special in-person get-togethers
• Access the complete membership directory for additional offline networking
• Communicate with all members through our exclusive listserv
  
• Highlight Your Company on the website’s rotating Member Highlights
  
• Receive Vital Marketing Intelligence shared by members

What Makes Our Virtual Networking Special?

• The Answer Is One Word: Cyber-Introductions

  • Cyber-Introductions are Connections Made FOR YOU Based On Your Unique Selling Position and Synergies Between Connections

Watch, listen and read the testimonials from members who have expanded their reach and grown their business because of Adrian’s Network.

Why am I member of Adrian’s network? Is it because she’s vivacious, productive, a proven winner and a “give first” personality? All true, but that is not the real reason in this volatile economy. It is not location, location, location. It is contacts, contacts and contacts and Adrian has ‘em. Local, statewide or countrywide. But that is just the gravy on my pot roast. Adrian delivers. Adrian had a chance meeting with the owner of a collection agency. Instead of a frontal assault asking for business, Adrian asked about his collection procedures and processes. He responded that he wasn’t overly thrilled with his attorney. Based upon Adrian’s network, I now have my second largest client . Kudo’s Adrian’s network.

A Testimonial From Ellen DePasquale – The Software Revitalist™
I am happy to share that I have two new clients thanks to referrals from A-Net members, and one of them is a substantial ZohoCRM implementation.  In fact, every new client I have obtained this year is from networking. Referrals are the key!  Thanks so much to everyone who has sent referrals and work my way!  I look forward to continuing to network at A-Net – a great place to meet great people!

* Advertising is too expensive.

* Costly mailings are hit or miss.

What if there were a way to market up close and personal that was free?
The answer is right under your nose-It’s your mouth.

Public speaking is a powerful and cost effective way to market yourself and your business. Yet verbal marketing is the best kept secret! Learn how to leverage this untapped resource.

On April 7, 2010, Diane DiResta – an International speaker, coach, and author of Knockout Presentations – will cover

• Why speaking is the new competitive weapon especially for entrepreneurs
• How to develop your message points
• How to project confidence

Register Now for this networking meeting and learn about public speaking.

About Diane:

Diane DiResta, President and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc. is an International speaker, coach, and author of Knockout Presentations.(Chandler House Press)
She trains people to communicate with greater impact and create high trust connections with their audience. Through keynotes, seminars, media training coaching, teleclasses, and educational products her clients gain high content tips and practical skills to increase their confidence and credibility in the marketplace.

In the financial world life never ends at the right time; either we die prematurely or we live too long. We protect ourselves and our families with life insurance in the event that we die prematurely. Today, most of us are looking to retire earlier and we are living longer. Why not protect your retirement lifestyle and assets as well?

It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Without wise planning, you could end up spending your golden years working instead of enjoying leisure time activities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to start the new year by learning investment strategies that help achieve your retirement goals.

Register now for this virtual networking meeting focusing on annuities and your financial future.

About Jon:
Jon Lawrence Postyn, MBA, ChFC, is an Independent Financial Consultant with a broad range of experience in financial consulting, insurance and entrepreneurship. John was part of the team at AXA Advisors, LLC, handling sales and support for life insurance, annuities and tax-deferred savings products.

Jerry Alloca, author of Connected Culture: The Art of Communicating with the Digital Generation and President of CORE Interactive, will answer all of your questions about social media. To make sure that your questions are answered, register for the virtual call. Then send your questions directly to Jerry Allocca, the web guy, at [Jerry@CORE.bz] before the end of the year and he will share the answer to your question during the virtual call. Please include “anet question” in the subject line of the email and if you want your question anonymous. If Jerry doesn’t have time to answer all questions, he will respond to you privately after the virtual call.

Click here to register for the January 7th Virtual Networking Meeting, focusing on Social Media.

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.

On December 2, 2009, 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. You’ll learn the keys to turning a trickle of referrals into a flood of new business, and how to build your own Smart Networking roadmap to rapidly accelerate your results and streamline your efforts.

To get your free Smart Networking toolkit and a special offer on her classic 102 Secrets to Smarter Networking booklet, visit www.SmartNetworking.com.