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July NetworkMAX
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- NetworkTN
- Upcoming Events
- Inspiration
- Featured Event
- Overcoming Setbacks
- Tips
- Recommended Books
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| Upcoming Events |
Network @Night
July 12, 06
4:30p - 6:30p
Hispanic Business Exchange
July 18, 06
4:30p - 6:30p
Technology & Telecom
July 20, 06
7:30a - 9:00a
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
July 27, 06
7:30a - 9:00a
Boro Business Exchange
August 24, 06
11:30a - 1:00p
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| Inspiration |
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.
- Demosthenes
(384 BC - 322 BC)
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Business Tips
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Don’t answer your cell phone
When you’re sitting in front of someone that has taken the time to meet with you there is almost never anything more important than them. Don’t answer your cell phone! It’s probably the most disrespectful thing you can do. If you are waiting for a call to close the $15 million deal or your wife is about to have a baby, simply tell the person up front that you might need to take that call.
Show up to your appointments on time, even a couple of minutes early
Expect that you’re going to encounter traffic and leave a few minutes early to account for it. Traffic is a pretty lame excuse.
View more tips HERE.
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| Announcing NetworkTN |
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SBN has expanded across Tennessee to deliver unique networking opportunities in Memphis, Knoxville & Chattanooga
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Join us for our inaugural NetworkTN series:
Memphis on July 25th @ The Crescent Club
Knoxville on July 27th @ Club LeConte
Chattanooga on August 1st @ The Chattanoogan Hotel
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We appreciate everyone’s support in making SBN a success in Middle TN and hope you will share our exciting news with your co-workers, colleagues and contacts who work and live in these Tennessee communities.
SBN Welcomes New Partners in each Market
To view the calendar for all Tennessee events, Click HERE.
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| Featured Event |
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Network@NIGHT
4:30p - 6:30p
The Acorn Restaurant
Click for more details.
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SBN recognizes the importance of building connections across industries and generations to accelerate success. Network@Night offers a unique opportunity to meet like-minded professionals in a comfortable and exclusive setting. Connect with Movers and Shakers, Decision Makers and Influencers, who are interested in forging new relationships and expanding their network. Bring your business cards and winning smile. We'll handle the rest!
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Overcoming Setbacks
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By Kelley Robertson
Challenges and setbacks are an everyday occurrence in business. But the ability to recover from these obstacles is what separates successful businesses from the rest. Here are several strategies that can help you bounce back from the challenges you encounter.
Take responsibility. Far too many people blame the economy, government, competition and other variables out of their control when their business suffers. Years ago I had several items stolen from a hotel meeting room. For several months I became frustrated every time I thought about the situation and I blamed the hotel for the loss of the equipment. When it finally dawned on me that I was partially responsible for the theft because I failed to ensure the security of the room, my anger and frustration disappeared. This experience taught me a valuable lesson. Successful people take responsibility for the challenges that come their way. They don’t waste time or energy complaining about their situation or blaming others. Instead, they take action to find solutions. We only have so much energy to expend in a given day. If we use it to complain, gripe or moan about our situation, we will not have enough to use toward building our business and making it thrive.
Create a support network. Successful people establish a network of like-minded people who can offer support and advice.
Click HERE to read the rest of this article.
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For access to more networking resources click HERE.
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Recommended Reading
 How to Get Your
Point Across in
30 Seconds or Less
by Milo O. Frank
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 Power Networking
by Marc Kramer
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 Networking Your Way
to Success
by Ron Sukenick
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StrategicBusinessNetwork.com
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