Presentations
Getting more appointments
For our May 6 presentation we welcomed national sales coach and keynote speaker Duane Cashin as our special guest speaker. Duane gave us very practical tips on how to go about getting more appointments with potential clients. Thank you Duane, we learned a lot.
Family law, things you should know
Ryan McNeil from the law offices of Marder, Roberson & DeFelice, gave us a glimpse into the world of family law. The different types of restraining orders that could be issued, child support, alimony… all difficult topics that could become an issue during a separation.
Safeguard your family
Dow Cote from Cote Insurance Services gave us important information on how to protect our families with the right insurance. Everybody should have a “triangle of protection” in place. Thanks Dow, good advice. Dow also just recently opened his office in Vernon, CT. Congratulations, the office looks great!
Credit card processing 101
Credit cards are pretty much accepted everywhere as a form of payment. Convenient for the consumer but costly to the merchant. Dave Blanco of Integrity Merchant Solutions showed us the difference the right merchant program can make when it comes to credit card processing fees.
A Linkedin Rockstar
Once Joe Petrowsky of Right Trac Financial Group started blogging there was no stopping him and his blogs are now also featured on Linkedin. Joe shared with us what his social media activity has meant for his business. Way to go Joe!
Beware of G[r]eeks bearing gifts
There is an old saying “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts,” and it comes from the legend of the Trojan Horse. Nowadays PC owners have to beware of “geeks bearing gifts” in the form of computer viruses, malware, worms, trojan horses, etc. Jim Ericson of Computer Port USA explained what the difference is between a virus … Read more
With expert help problems have a way of turning into solutions
Brigitte DiBenedetto from iGRAFIX creative solutions gave the CT Valley BNI group a very informative presentation on logos at our weekly meeting of this week. We learned how important logos can be, and how to avoid a logo design that might not be the best representation of your business or organization. We also learned about … Read more
Moving tips that will make your life easier
You finally found your dream house, but now the hard part begins… packing everything up and moving. Patrick Greene of Greene Moving & Storage shared some tips on how to make the next move a smooth experience. Thanks Pat, great advice!