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McMahon Marketing Presents at Chamber Networking Lunch - Facebook for Business

Korey McMahon, speaker at the Chamber Luncheon on May 16, will relate ways to identify the Facebook for Business tools to form effective social media strategies for business. This entry-level session is open to everyone, and geared toward new Facebook users.

TOASTMASTERS: The Value of Leadership Skills

In tough economic times, it’s important to make yourself as valuable as possible. Leaders are generally considered more valuable than those who follow. They’re paid more, allowed to plan their own schedules and are afforded a larger share of responsibility. What would you do to redefine yourself as a leader? You could purchase dozens of books on leadership, but they won’t build your confidence. To master a new skill, you must practice it.

Defining and Writing a Mission Statement

by Jocelyn Pedersen

Just in time for our Membership Meeting Feb. 15, here are some tips on how to create great vision, mission and culture statements from Business Coach Rob Garibay of ActionCOACH.

Garibay says,“Leadership begins with painting a current picture of the future in the form of a vision.” He suggests beginning with the end in mind.

Effective Networking and the Elevator Speech

To help you more effectively prepare for NETWORKING events, we thought we'd include a couple of links to some handy articles:

The first is an article printed in the Toastmasters Magazine about using an "Elevator Speech" to more effectively market yourself:

http://magazines.toastmasters.org/publication/?i=81016

The second is a link to an article posted on the ActionCoach website, featuring tips on Effective Networking:

FREE Google Business Listing

Help Customers find YOU!

By Jocelyn Pedersen

According to Google, 97 percent of consumers search online for local businesses. Help customers find you by claiming your free Google listing which will identify your business, products and services.

Your free Google business listing can display photos and videos, announce special offers and allow you a way to respond to online reviews. It even incorporates free analytics to help you gain insight into how your business is performing.

Business Tip, Customers Find You, Free Google Business Listing