Many times in my life, I have heard, "Words have power!" But, practically, what does that mean to me and you?
A famous scientist named Masaru Emoto researched the power of words on water in his books, The Hidden Messages in Water, using loving or hateful words, spoken or written down, and peaceful or jarring music (words or melody) played to the water and observed with a powerful microscope. He could see that the crystalline structure of the water molecule was literally shaped by the words or sounds to be incredibly beautiful or fractured and damaged.
So what? Check out the below facts from http://www.waterinfo.org/resources/water-facts
WATER AND HUMANS - The human body is more than 60 percent water. Blood is 92 percent water, the brain and muscles are 75 percent water, and bones are about 22 percent water.
That means that the words and music you listen to AND TAKE IN are changing your molecules EVERY DAY, the structural composition of your entire body. They aren't just words. It isn't just music. So if you surround yourself with people and influences like positive books, CDs & DVDs and embrace those words, by the Law of Attraction, your possibilities in what you can be, do or have expand. And the opposite is also true. Be aware that the people who love you may speak words, intended to protect you, that see your history or their fears for you, instead of who you are and are becoming. The catch is that it isn't just what others say to you. The structural shift to your water molecules occurs even when you are talking to yourself, believing in or doubting yourself.
5 Ways to Change Your Life
* Be careful what you say to yourself and others
* Be careful who you listen to and whose words you accept and believe
* Surround yourself with positive people and guard yourself against negative ones
* Surround yourself with positive people, thoughts and music to change your own vibration
* A shift of vibration or attraction is only the beginning. By changing your molecular orientation at a basic level, the water in your body, with words and music, your ability to succeed in any enterprise goes up. Take ACTION in the direction of your dreams, knowing that you are going the right way
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Upcoming Networking and Education Meetings
Don't walk, RUN and join Ilana's NYC Business Networking meetup group and Andrew Ran Wong's NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN) meetup group at meetup.com for FREE. They have several great events every month that are worth attending at no or low cost. Moxiein the city.net is another that has lots of social events. Please look back to last week's listings and check out meetup.com yourself because this is certainly not comprehensive. There are over 2000 meetup events a week in NYC and lots in other parts of the country as well. At least, it is mind opening to take a look at all the possible connections to be made, business to be transacted and fun to be had. ENJOY!
NYC SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR NETWORKING RECEPTION
Madame X Lounge , 94 West Houston (btwn Thompson & La Guardia Pl) NYC
"I'll be helping to check people in"
COST: $10 prepaid by 12:00 Noon on November 11 or $15 cash/door.
Join The NYC Business Networking Group's upcoming networking event where you can mingle freely to meet as many other networkers as possible. We had 125 people prepaid for our October event and we average about 80 people at each networking opportunity. FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAY: TICKETS TO OFF BROADWAY SHOW "Made in Heaven" at The Soho Playhouse. To purchase tickets call 212-352-3101 and mention code HHC.
FREE VIRTUAL BUSINESS SPEED NETWORKING: TALK TO 10 NEW CONTACTS IN 1 HOUR
The NYC Business Networking is going virtual, with speed networking for business professionals. We just hosted our launch event with 40 attendees.
FREE VIRTUAL LIVE SPEED NETWORKING - November 13, 2009 at 1:00pm
FREE VIRTUAL LIVE SPEED NETWORKING - November 18, 2009 at 6:30pm
Wait till you see how great it is to meet business professionals, without leaving your desk. Our virtual launch event happens over the phone, with a computer. In one hour, you'll talk live, 1-on-1 with 10-12 business professionals. (No webcam or program downloads necessary, REALLY). During the event, you'll be on the phone or skype and you'll each see a photo and bio of the other networker on the computer screen. You'll have about 4 minutes or so to network with each participant . After each matching, you're automatically switched to the next networker for an hour.
BONUS: No collecting business cards. After the event you'll be provided with contact details of all the people you networked with.
NYEBN "Small Is the New Big" Networking Reception
Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:00 PM
Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W 53rd St, New York NY 10019
Price: $5.00 in advance/$10.00 @ entry
You only have until November 12, 2009 6:00 PM to RSVP!
NYEBNers are going to Broadway Comedy Club! You may have heard about this place featuring stand-up comics from David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, etc., but what you don't know perhaps is that they also have great networking venues. Let's keep it focused on the "Entrepreneur Topic". Please make sure you have a business, represent an industry, or at least have some entrepreneurial ideas to share with your fellow NYEBNers at this meeting.
6 - 7 pm: Open Networking
7 - 8 pm: 30-second Pitch Opportunities for Everybody
8 - 9:30 pm: Focused Networking
This New York Investing meetup below has great content on investing in the markets. Daryl Montgomery is VERY knowledgable. The people who attend are not very friendly so it is content-rich, not networking-friendly, in my opinion.
New York Investing Meetup
Thursday, November 12th at PS 41 (time: 6:45-8:45PM).
The overview of the markets will be given during the class. This class will add some new material in Technical Analysis and tie it together with previously taught material. If you missed any of the previous Technical Analysis classes you should certainly come to this one. This class will be the preparation necessary to attend the strategy sessions we plan on holding next year. These will be technical in nature with the goal of finding more good money making trades and avoiding losses. The market is likely to continue to have a number of major pitfalls and opportunities next year.
In the last class on Commodity Investing, I covered the gold breakout extensively and so far everything has gone as predicted. Gold touched it's breakout price of $1025. The breakout held. Gold just went to a new all time high (reaching $1099 on Wednesday). The stock market looks like it is trying to roll over and we will also discuss if the rally has come to an end. I plan on pointing out a new area for potential investing as well.
To sign up and pay ($20) for the class, please click on the link below:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9173609
Daryl Montgomery - Organizer, New York Investing meetup
http://investing.meetup.com/21
Keeping Your Business in Business: Bookkeeping and Cash Flow Workshop
November 12, 2009, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Capital One Bank, 273 E. 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009
RSVP: Call 917-338-9231 or e-mail internkc@seedco.org
November 12, 2009, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Capital One Bank, 161-01 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11432
RSVP: Call 646-843-6510 or e-mail ezavala@seedco.org
Description: This workshop taught by professional CPAs will teach small businesses how to sharpen their bookkeeping techniques, as well as understand how to improve their cash flow.
I have not attended these but this looks like an interesting group with several various events. Check it out for yourself at http://joinnetworkplus.com
MONDAY, November 16: 150 Expected
CELEBRATING OUR 7TH YEAR GALA ANNIVERSARY
RSVP@joinnetworkplus.com: RSVP a MUST
Limited to 150 Attendees
Location/Date : Seabra's Rodizio : 1034 McCarter Highway, Newark, NJ
FREE parking: on site of Seabra's Rodizio upper & lower levels
(Seabra's is located near NJPAC, Bear Stadium and Route 280)
FREE (NO cover charge : INCLUDES APPETIZERS)
#1 New York Business Professionals & Entrepreneurs Meetup Business Networking Pitch
For more details: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/766/calendar/11655052/
November 18, 2009, 7:00 PM
Mercer Conference Room, 1166 Avenue of The Americas Entrance on W 45th Street, 40th Fl, Rm 40, Sutton Place, NYC
HOW IT WILL WORK:
7:00-8:00 PM: Check in, Wine Reception & Informal Networking
8:00-8:30 PM: Each attendee will given 30 seconds to "pitch" their service/product
8:30-9:30 PM: Targeted networking
Sync up with business professionals to promote yourself and your business. Explore new business opportunities, make business contacts and form strategic partnerships with other successful professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.
ADMISSION: $15 in advance, $20 at door-Prepay http://moxiemeetup2009.eventbrite.com
*Open Wine Bar *Soda, water and juice *Desserts, Cheeses served at 7pm
New York Enterprise Report
Web Tools to Tackle Top Small Business Challenges - Free Webinar
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:00p - 3:00p
Register for free
Experts will show you how to use low-cost web applications to help you:
• Portray a larger company image
• Save time and money
• Get access to critical information and documents
• Better manage your business while on-the-go
Phone systems, email servers, fax machines, software...Who needs the headaches of managing office technology when you're trying to focus on your business? Today small businesses can use the same technology as big businesses do. This webinar will demonstrate specific tools and examples to help you run your business more effectively and efficiently.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: gotomeeting.com/register/954290410
Want Big Things in Your Business?
Just Take Care of the Little Things and You’ll Skyrocket to the Big Things
Connecting to Greatness is Delighted to Announce Details for Our Next Networking/Learning Event
Wed, Nov 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
90 Minutes of Relaxed Networking/30 Minute Presentation
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TO REGISTER, CLICK BELOW:
http://tinyurl.com/yk2tq33
"The difference between ‘ordinary’ and ‘extraordinary’ is that little extra." Former Dallas Cowboys Coach, Jimmy Johnson
What are some of the big things small business owners want?
How about...**More clients? **More Referrals? **A larger, more rewarding network?
If you don’t have these, or if you simply want more of them, it’s time to focus on the little things.
NYC Business Networking
2 FREE EMAIL MARKETING CLASSES WITH CONSTANT CONTACT
Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:00 AM & 11 AM
3 West Club, 3 West 51st St, New York NY 10001
You only have until November 18, 2009 8:00 AM to RSVP!
NYC Startup Weekend November 20-22 Meetup
The Cooper Union, Great Hall, 7 East 7th St, NYC
Who's hosting? Marc Nager
REGISTER HERE: We will bring in Speakers, Mentors, Advisors, Investors, Lawyers, and feed you all weekend! Come pitch your idea or join a team to make the next big thing! Cost: $75 - Register with code "sw20" for 20% off!
The event hours: Friday: 5pm-10pm; Sat: 9am-11pm; Sun: 9am-10pm
David Kidder CEO of Clickable will be speaking Friday Night! Don't miss him!
Moxieinthecity.net on Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:00 PM!
Art, Wine & Introductions - Art Exhibit & Wine Social
Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:00 PM
Foley Art Gallery, 547 W 27th Street, 5th fl btwn 10th and 11th Ave, NYC - RSVP Now
NYC Business Networking
NYC "PITCH PARTY": OUR BEST & MOST EFFECTIVE BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
November 24, 2009 at 6:30pm
New York Life Offices, Graybar Building, 420 Lexington Ave, 15th Floor, NYC
How to find us: "I will be welcoming everyone at the door when they arrive."
Price: $15.00 prepaid refund policy
NYC "Pitch Party" Business Networking Reception.
The Pitch is not a spectator sport and everyone participates to promote their own business. Each attendee will get a chance to promote themselves in a 30-second pitch to each of our 80+ attendees. Our members come from a diverse and broad range of backgrounds so connections made at our events encourage rich and rewarding conversations among participants.
COST: $15 prepaid till noon on 11/24 or $20 cash at the door (if space available).
6.30 - 7.00 PM: Registration & Informal Networking
7.00 - 7:45 PM: Everyone Participates in a 30 Second Business Pitch
7.45 - 8.30 PM: Formal Targeted Networking With Participants After The Pitch
For networks or education, there are lots of places to go, both in-person and virtually nationwide. The virtual Speed Networking Ilana is hosting is a fascinating example (FREE this month only, she told me). Please comment if you know of others that should be included. Tah dah and good night!
NYC SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR NETWORKING RECEPTION
Madame X Lounge , 94 West Houston (btwn Thompson & La Guardia Pl) NYC
"I'll be helping to check people in"
COST: $10 prepaid by 12:00 Noon on November 11 or $15 cash/door.
Join The NYC Business Networking Group's upcoming networking event where you can mingle freely to meet as many other networkers as possible. We had 125 people prepaid for our October event and we average about 80 people at each networking opportunity. FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAY: TICKETS TO OFF BROADWAY SHOW "Made in Heaven" at The Soho Playhouse. To purchase tickets call 212-352-3101 and mention code HHC.
FREE VIRTUAL BUSINESS SPEED NETWORKING: TALK TO 10 NEW CONTACTS IN 1 HOUR
The NYC Business Networking is going virtual, with speed networking for business professionals. We just hosted our launch event with 40 attendees.
FREE VIRTUAL LIVE SPEED NETWORKING - November 13, 2009 at 1:00pm
FREE VIRTUAL LIVE SPEED NETWORKING - November 18, 2009 at 6:30pm
Wait till you see how great it is to meet business professionals, without leaving your desk. Our virtual launch event happens over the phone, with a computer. In one hour, you'll talk live, 1-on-1 with 10-12 business professionals. (No webcam or program downloads necessary, REALLY). During the event, you'll be on the phone or skype and you'll each see a photo and bio of the other networker on the computer screen. You'll have about 4 minutes or so to network with each participant . After each matching, you're automatically switched to the next networker for an hour.
BONUS: No collecting business cards. After the event you'll be provided with contact details of all the people you networked with.
NYEBN "Small Is the New Big" Networking Reception
Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:00 PM
Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W 53rd St, New York NY 10019
Price: $5.00 in advance/$10.00 @ entry
You only have until November 12, 2009 6:00 PM to RSVP!
NYEBNers are going to Broadway Comedy Club! You may have heard about this place featuring stand-up comics from David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, etc., but what you don't know perhaps is that they also have great networking venues. Let's keep it focused on the "Entrepreneur Topic". Please make sure you have a business, represent an industry, or at least have some entrepreneurial ideas to share with your fellow NYEBNers at this meeting.
6 - 7 pm: Open Networking
7 - 8 pm: 30-second Pitch Opportunities for Everybody
8 - 9:30 pm: Focused Networking
This New York Investing meetup below has great content on investing in the markets. Daryl Montgomery is VERY knowledgable. The people who attend are not very friendly so it is content-rich, not networking-friendly, in my opinion.
New York Investing Meetup
Thursday, November 12th at PS 41 (time: 6:45-8:45PM).
The overview of the markets will be given during the class. This class will add some new material in Technical Analysis and tie it together with previously taught material. If you missed any of the previous Technical Analysis classes you should certainly come to this one. This class will be the preparation necessary to attend the strategy sessions we plan on holding next year. These will be technical in nature with the goal of finding more good money making trades and avoiding losses. The market is likely to continue to have a number of major pitfalls and opportunities next year.
In the last class on Commodity Investing, I covered the gold breakout extensively and so far everything has gone as predicted. Gold touched it's breakout price of $1025. The breakout held. Gold just went to a new all time high (reaching $1099 on Wednesday). The stock market looks like it is trying to roll over and we will also discuss if the rally has come to an end. I plan on pointing out a new area for potential investing as well.
To sign up and pay ($20) for the class, please click on the link below:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9173609
Daryl Montgomery - Organizer, New York Investing meetup
http://investing.meetup.com/21
Keeping Your Business in Business: Bookkeeping and Cash Flow Workshop
November 12, 2009, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Capital One Bank, 273 E. 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009
RSVP: Call 917-338-9231 or e-mail internkc@seedco.org
November 12, 2009, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Capital One Bank, 161-01 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY 11432
RSVP: Call 646-843-6510 or e-mail ezavala@seedco.org
Description: This workshop taught by professional CPAs will teach small businesses how to sharpen their bookkeeping techniques, as well as understand how to improve their cash flow.
I have not attended these but this looks like an interesting group with several various events. Check it out for yourself at http://joinnetworkplus.com
MONDAY, November 16: 150 Expected
CELEBRATING OUR 7TH YEAR GALA ANNIVERSARY
RSVP@joinnetworkplus.com: RSVP a MUST
Limited to 150 Attendees
Location/Date : Seabra's Rodizio : 1034 McCarter Highway, Newark, NJ
FREE parking: on site of Seabra's Rodizio upper & lower levels
(Seabra's is located near NJPAC, Bear Stadium and Route 280)
FREE (NO cover charge : INCLUDES APPETIZERS)
#1 New York Business Professionals & Entrepreneurs Meetup Business Networking Pitch
For more details: http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/766/calendar/11655052/
November 18, 2009, 7:00 PM
Mercer Conference Room, 1166 Avenue of The Americas Entrance on W 45th Street, 40th Fl, Rm 40, Sutton Place, NYC
HOW IT WILL WORK:
7:00-8:00 PM: Check in, Wine Reception & Informal Networking
8:00-8:30 PM: Each attendee will given 30 seconds to "pitch" their service/product
8:30-9:30 PM: Targeted networking
Sync up with business professionals to promote yourself and your business. Explore new business opportunities, make business contacts and form strategic partnerships with other successful professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners.
ADMISSION: $15 in advance, $20 at door-Prepay http://moxiemeetup2009.eventbrite.com
*Open Wine Bar *Soda, water and juice *Desserts, Cheeses served at 7pm
New York Enterprise Report
Web Tools to Tackle Top Small Business Challenges - Free Webinar
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:00p - 3:00p
Register for free
Experts will show you how to use low-cost web applications to help you:
• Portray a larger company image
• Save time and money
• Get access to critical information and documents
• Better manage your business while on-the-go
Phone systems, email servers, fax machines, software...Who needs the headaches of managing office technology when you're trying to focus on your business? Today small businesses can use the same technology as big businesses do. This webinar will demonstrate specific tools and examples to help you run your business more effectively and efficiently.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: gotomeeting.com/register/954290410
Want Big Things in Your Business?
Just Take Care of the Little Things and You’ll Skyrocket to the Big Things
Connecting to Greatness is Delighted to Announce Details for Our Next Networking/Learning Event
Wed, Nov 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
90 Minutes of Relaxed Networking/30 Minute Presentation
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TO REGISTER, CLICK BELOW:
http://tinyurl.com/yk2tq33
"The difference between ‘ordinary’ and ‘extraordinary’ is that little extra." Former Dallas Cowboys Coach, Jimmy Johnson
What are some of the big things small business owners want?
How about...**More clients? **More Referrals? **A larger, more rewarding network?
If you don’t have these, or if you simply want more of them, it’s time to focus on the little things.
NYC Business Networking
2 FREE EMAIL MARKETING CLASSES WITH CONSTANT CONTACT
Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:00 AM & 11 AM
3 West Club, 3 West 51st St, New York NY 10001
You only have until November 18, 2009 8:00 AM to RSVP!
NYC Startup Weekend November 20-22 Meetup
The Cooper Union, Great Hall, 7 East 7th St, NYC
Who's hosting? Marc Nager
REGISTER HERE: We will bring in Speakers, Mentors, Advisors, Investors, Lawyers, and feed you all weekend! Come pitch your idea or join a team to make the next big thing! Cost: $75 - Register with code "sw20" for 20% off!
The event hours: Friday: 5pm-10pm; Sat: 9am-11pm; Sun: 9am-10pm
David Kidder CEO of Clickable will be speaking Friday Night! Don't miss him!
Moxieinthecity.net on Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:00 PM!
Art, Wine & Introductions - Art Exhibit & Wine Social
Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:00 PM
Foley Art Gallery, 547 W 27th Street, 5th fl btwn 10th and 11th Ave, NYC - RSVP Now
NYC Business Networking
NYC "PITCH PARTY": OUR BEST & MOST EFFECTIVE BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
November 24, 2009 at 6:30pm
New York Life Offices, Graybar Building, 420 Lexington Ave, 15th Floor, NYC
How to find us: "I will be welcoming everyone at the door when they arrive."
Price: $15.00 prepaid refund policy
NYC "Pitch Party" Business Networking Reception.
The Pitch is not a spectator sport and everyone participates to promote their own business. Each attendee will get a chance to promote themselves in a 30-second pitch to each of our 80+ attendees. Our members come from a diverse and broad range of backgrounds so connections made at our events encourage rich and rewarding conversations among participants.
COST: $15 prepaid till noon on 11/24 or $20 cash at the door (if space available).
6.30 - 7.00 PM: Registration & Informal Networking
7.00 - 7:45 PM: Everyone Participates in a 30 Second Business Pitch
7.45 - 8.30 PM: Formal Targeted Networking With Participants After The Pitch
For networks or education, there are lots of places to go, both in-person and virtually nationwide. The virtual Speed Networking Ilana is hosting is a fascinating example (FREE this month only, she told me). Please comment if you know of others that should be included. Tah dah and good night!
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Blindness of Corporate Cost Cutting - What Do You Think?
I keep hearing stories of employees in the same job for 10, 20, 30, 40 years being laid off. They thought they were safe - great at their work, well liked and vital to the team. At the top, some executive says cut $1,000,000 or more from your staff budget and suddenly none of the value that employee brings to the company matters. Fired, laid off, downsized, rightsized...
So what effect does that produce in the company? When long-term staff disappears, sometimes with little notice, it produces a seismic shift that shakes everything. Morale tanks and everyone gets afraid and/or angry. People start looking around for financial safety nets because there is no certainty. The continuity of projects and campaigns is damaged. Employees work more and more hours to pick up work that used to be covered by staff who are gone. Burn out increases and the work is done faster or less comprehensively by exhausted people. Quality diminishes and the corporate identity is damaged. Freelancers come in because the company does not have to pay health care for them. Good for me as a freelancer but... The advertising firm where I worked went from about 1500 people to about 500 and the effect on all of us was shocking. Trust is deteriorated and, when a company no longer seems to care about their employees, they begin to care less too.
And what effect does corporate cost cutting have on the economy? The economy is always either expanding or contracting. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, since 1945, an average recession lasts 18-24 months and an average expansion lasts 5-6 years. Even more interesting, there is a lag time to their reporting because the Bureau makes their assessment publicly ONLY AFTER two quarters of GDP decrease (recession) or increase (expansion). There's an opportunity in that gap for prosperity. Companies are still not hiring, holding on to their reserves. Banks are still not loaning, causing businesses to purchase less inventory. Individuals and families are not spending because uncertainty in the job market means people are holding back money for emergencies, buying necessities instead of wants. Investors Business Daily has a category called the Consumer Confidence Index because people buy and sell stocks based on their trust in the company and product. The economy also grows on confidence and trust so when that's missing, we expand more slowly or not at all.
Obviously, this is simplistic and only barely touches on the why and how companies cut costs and their consequences. Of course, companies need to be fiscally responsible. What is striking for me is how disconnected upper management and accounting departments become from the staff executing the company's work. Cutting money costs without careful consideration does not take into account people costs, company costs and quality costs. The human suffering from all these layoffs and the high unemployment lives, in my opinion, primarily in the feeling of powerlessness, uncertainty and secrecy which makes it difficult for individuals to plan competently for their own financial security and prosperity.
OK, it's not fair but I'm throwing this out with no solutions really, only questions. What are your experiences, comments or questions about this topic? Do my observations jibe or differ with what you see?
So what effect does that produce in the company? When long-term staff disappears, sometimes with little notice, it produces a seismic shift that shakes everything. Morale tanks and everyone gets afraid and/or angry. People start looking around for financial safety nets because there is no certainty. The continuity of projects and campaigns is damaged. Employees work more and more hours to pick up work that used to be covered by staff who are gone. Burn out increases and the work is done faster or less comprehensively by exhausted people. Quality diminishes and the corporate identity is damaged. Freelancers come in because the company does not have to pay health care for them. Good for me as a freelancer but... The advertising firm where I worked went from about 1500 people to about 500 and the effect on all of us was shocking. Trust is deteriorated and, when a company no longer seems to care about their employees, they begin to care less too.
And what effect does corporate cost cutting have on the economy? The economy is always either expanding or contracting. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, since 1945, an average recession lasts 18-24 months and an average expansion lasts 5-6 years. Even more interesting, there is a lag time to their reporting because the Bureau makes their assessment publicly ONLY AFTER two quarters of GDP decrease (recession) or increase (expansion). There's an opportunity in that gap for prosperity. Companies are still not hiring, holding on to their reserves. Banks are still not loaning, causing businesses to purchase less inventory. Individuals and families are not spending because uncertainty in the job market means people are holding back money for emergencies, buying necessities instead of wants. Investors Business Daily has a category called the Consumer Confidence Index because people buy and sell stocks based on their trust in the company and product. The economy also grows on confidence and trust so when that's missing, we expand more slowly or not at all.
Obviously, this is simplistic and only barely touches on the why and how companies cut costs and their consequences. Of course, companies need to be fiscally responsible. What is striking for me is how disconnected upper management and accounting departments become from the staff executing the company's work. Cutting money costs without careful consideration does not take into account people costs, company costs and quality costs. The human suffering from all these layoffs and the high unemployment lives, in my opinion, primarily in the feeling of powerlessness, uncertainty and secrecy which makes it difficult for individuals to plan competently for their own financial security and prosperity.
OK, it's not fair but I'm throwing this out with no solutions really, only questions. What are your experiences, comments or questions about this topic? Do my observations jibe or differ with what you see?
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Great Upcoming November NYC Networking & Business Meetings
Consider what you are looking for and find a group that matches that need. This listing of events demonstrates the rich variety of education, information, networking and fun available in NYC. I recommend www.meetup.com in any city as a start place to find great resources. NYC folks, many of these are meetings I attend monthly and I will not list those every month so make a note of meetings that appeal to you. Some are free and others have a nominal fee. Some require reservations or prepayment to attend. I have included the sources so please do your own research.
Monster NYC Job Fair (monster.com)
November 6, 2009 from 9am to 3pm
Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, NYC
Register at monster.com (upload resume on site) or just show up
Sales Partners New York One-day Income Explosion Workshop
November 6, 2009 from 9am to 3pm - $297 except I have secured a special price of $97 and terms with ONEDAY code: Must register by Wed, November 4th at http://onedaytraining.eventbrite.com/
6-hour training on sales and building a team
1-hour one-on-one coaching with Ben & Dano of Sales Partners New York
Bring a colleague or friend with you
Get Little Voice Mastery book by Blair Singer, Rich Dad Advisor & business coach
Learn the # 1 Rule of Entrepreneurship
Know How to Make Millions Using Leverage
Have Complete Command and Understanding of the Marketing & Sales Process
Have A Bullet Proof Process For Identifying Your True Wants & How To Get Them
Learn Why Highest Energy Wins In Any Negotiation
Learn the Hidden Art of Negotiation:
The Ability to Handle Any Objection - Anytime, Anywhere, From Anyone
Have a 90-Day Cash Flow Explosion Plan To Implement Immediately
Receive an Exclusive Offer to Qualify For Our Wealth Warrior Program – the upsell
New York Entrepreneurs Business Network led by Andrew Ran Wong (Meetup.com)
November 4, 2009 from 9:15am to 1pm
Speaker Series 1: Skills You Need to Succeed in Your Business
Event Registration: $10/Person in advance or $20/Person at the door
Barnes & Noble, 3rd Floor, 1972 Broadway Ave, New York, NY 10023
How to find us "Find Us at the Registration Table"
November 12, 2009 at 6pm
NYEBN "Small Is the New Big" Networking Reception
$5.00 in advance/$10.00 @ entry
Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
WS13 Viral Marketing Group led by Andrew Ran Wong (Meetup.com)
November 17, 2009 at 6:30pm
Almost Economically Viable with Personal Branding Guru, William Arruda
Price: $10.00 per person
Bongo West Village, 395 West St, New York, NY 10014
NYC BizNet Members led by Ilana (Meetup.com)
November 4, 2009 at 2pm
FREE WEBINAR ON "TWITTER FOR BUSINESS"
Online – register at https://www2.gotomeet...
November 11, 2009 at 6:30pm
NYC SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR NETWORKING RECEPTION
Madame X Lounge, 94 West Houston btwn Thompson & La Guardia Pl, NYC
This is a private home or office. "I'll be helping to check people in"
November 19, 2009 at 8am
2 FREE EMAIL MARKETING CLASSES WITH CONSTANT CONTACT
3 West Club, 3 West 51st St, NYC. This is a private home or office
Rich Dad Education - Launch Your Business
Two meetings a day, November 2-6, 2006
www.launchyourbusinessworkshop.com – Register for NY or NJ
How to raise capital for your business
Which business structure is right for you?
Powerful negotiating techniques
How to pay fewer taxes
Effective leadership styles
How to turn profits into more profits
GW Networking led by Phil Andrews & Georgia Woodbine
November 12, 2009 from 6:30-9:30pm
Admission $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at Door
Dallas BBQ, 27 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023
The New York Small Business Breakfast Club (meetup.com)
October 29, 2009 at 7:30am (generally the 4th Thursday of every month)
$12 plus tip for breakfast
Chelsea Square Restaurant, 368 W 23rd St btwn 8th & 9th Ave, NYC
Savor the Success (www.savorthesuccess.com)
Tuesday, November 10 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm EST
Six Degrees of Separation NYC - TBD
Our popular Six Degrees of Separation events are fun, fresh, and focused events designed for the busy entrepreneur who doesn't have time to waste. Learn from a panel of experts and then connect through our Mastermind break-out groups where you get 7-8 minutes of the group "think-tanking" on YOUR behalf.
Savor the Success Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 8 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST NYC - TBD
Rich Dad NYC meetings led by Duane (www.RichDadNYC.com)
3rd Saturday of every month from 1-5pm usually
Monthly real estate investing meetings with education and assessment of deals
NY Junior High School 99, 410 E. 100th St (1st Ave btwn 99 & 100 St), Rm. 211, NYC
3rd Thursday of every month prior to Saturday meeting at 6pm
Cashflow 101 Game Night led by Al D
Sony Building, 550 Madison Ave (55th St), New York, NY 10022
Look for group in Public Atrium Area.hosted by Al D - visit NYC Cashflow for info
The REIA NYC Membership led by Ayeshah Lacey &Teresa Martin
November 7, 2009 – 9am to 5pm
Credit Education, Asset Protection & Networking
Member Price: $49.00 / Non-Members Price: $69.00
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square , 1535 Broadway, NYC
How to find us "I will be in the Gilbert Room with the big smile!!"
November 16, 2009 at 6:30pm
REIA NYC presents Short Sale & Marketing Workshop
Early Bird Price: Member: $69.00 / Non-Members: $99.00
Regular Price: Member: $89.00 / Non-Members: $119.00
TRAINING CENTER , 305 7TH AVE, 11TH FLOOR, NYC
November 19, 2009 at 6:30pm
REIA NYC - Mortgage Financing for Real Estate Investors
Early Bird Price: Member: $69.00 / Non-Members: $99.00
Regular Price: Member: $89.00 / Non-Members: $119.00
TRAINING CENTER , 305 7TH AVE, 11TH FLOOR, NYC
Monster NYC Job Fair (monster.com)
November 6, 2009 from 9am to 3pm
Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, NYC
Register at monster.com (upload resume on site) or just show up
Sales Partners New York One-day Income Explosion Workshop
November 6, 2009 from 9am to 3pm - $297 except I have secured a special price of $97 and terms with ONEDAY code: Must register by Wed, November 4th at http://onedaytraining.eventbrite.com/
6-hour training on sales and building a team
1-hour one-on-one coaching with Ben & Dano of Sales Partners New York
Bring a colleague or friend with you
Get Little Voice Mastery book by Blair Singer, Rich Dad Advisor & business coach
Learn the # 1 Rule of Entrepreneurship
Know How to Make Millions Using Leverage
Have Complete Command and Understanding of the Marketing & Sales Process
Have A Bullet Proof Process For Identifying Your True Wants & How To Get Them
Learn Why Highest Energy Wins In Any Negotiation
Learn the Hidden Art of Negotiation:
The Ability to Handle Any Objection - Anytime, Anywhere, From Anyone
Have a 90-Day Cash Flow Explosion Plan To Implement Immediately
Receive an Exclusive Offer to Qualify For Our Wealth Warrior Program – the upsell
New York Entrepreneurs Business Network led by Andrew Ran Wong (Meetup.com)
November 4, 2009 from 9:15am to 1pm
Speaker Series 1: Skills You Need to Succeed in Your Business
Event Registration: $10/Person in advance or $20/Person at the door
Barnes & Noble, 3rd Floor, 1972 Broadway Ave, New York, NY 10023
How to find us "Find Us at the Registration Table"
November 12, 2009 at 6pm
NYEBN "Small Is the New Big" Networking Reception
$5.00 in advance/$10.00 @ entry
Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
WS13 Viral Marketing Group led by Andrew Ran Wong (Meetup.com)
November 17, 2009 at 6:30pm
Almost Economically Viable with Personal Branding Guru, William Arruda
Price: $10.00 per person
Bongo West Village, 395 West St, New York, NY 10014
NYC BizNet Members led by Ilana (Meetup.com)
November 4, 2009 at 2pm
FREE WEBINAR ON "TWITTER FOR BUSINESS"
Online – register at https://www2.gotomeet...
November 11, 2009 at 6:30pm
NYC SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR NETWORKING RECEPTION
Madame X Lounge, 94 West Houston btwn Thompson & La Guardia Pl, NYC
This is a private home or office. "I'll be helping to check people in"
November 19, 2009 at 8am
2 FREE EMAIL MARKETING CLASSES WITH CONSTANT CONTACT
3 West Club, 3 West 51st St, NYC. This is a private home or office
Rich Dad Education - Launch Your Business
Two meetings a day, November 2-6, 2006
www.launchyourbusinessworkshop.com – Register for NY or NJ
How to raise capital for your business
Which business structure is right for you?
Powerful negotiating techniques
How to pay fewer taxes
Effective leadership styles
How to turn profits into more profits
GW Networking led by Phil Andrews & Georgia Woodbine
November 12, 2009 from 6:30-9:30pm
Admission $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at Door
Dallas BBQ, 27 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023
The New York Small Business Breakfast Club (meetup.com)
October 29, 2009 at 7:30am (generally the 4th Thursday of every month)
$12 plus tip for breakfast
Chelsea Square Restaurant, 368 W 23rd St btwn 8th & 9th Ave, NYC
Savor the Success (www.savorthesuccess.com)
Tuesday, November 10 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm EST
Six Degrees of Separation NYC - TBD
Our popular Six Degrees of Separation events are fun, fresh, and focused events designed for the busy entrepreneur who doesn't have time to waste. Learn from a panel of experts and then connect through our Mastermind break-out groups where you get 7-8 minutes of the group "think-tanking" on YOUR behalf.
Savor the Success Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 8 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST NYC - TBD
Rich Dad NYC meetings led by Duane (www.RichDadNYC.com)
3rd Saturday of every month from 1-5pm usually
Monthly real estate investing meetings with education and assessment of deals
NY Junior High School 99, 410 E. 100th St (1st Ave btwn 99 & 100 St), Rm. 211, NYC
3rd Thursday of every month prior to Saturday meeting at 6pm
Cashflow 101 Game Night led by Al D
Sony Building, 550 Madison Ave (55th St), New York, NY 10022
Look for group in Public Atrium Area.hosted by Al D - visit NYC Cashflow for info
The REIA NYC Membership led by Ayeshah Lacey &Teresa Martin
November 7, 2009 – 9am to 5pm
Credit Education, Asset Protection & Networking
Member Price: $49.00 / Non-Members Price: $69.00
New York Marriott Marquis Times Square , 1535 Broadway, NYC
How to find us "I will be in the Gilbert Room with the big smile!!"
November 16, 2009 at 6:30pm
REIA NYC presents Short Sale & Marketing Workshop
Early Bird Price: Member: $69.00 / Non-Members: $99.00
Regular Price: Member: $89.00 / Non-Members: $119.00
TRAINING CENTER , 305 7TH AVE, 11TH FLOOR, NYC
November 19, 2009 at 6:30pm
REIA NYC - Mortgage Financing for Real Estate Investors
Early Bird Price: Member: $69.00 / Non-Members: $99.00
Regular Price: Member: $89.00 / Non-Members: $119.00
TRAINING CENTER , 305 7TH AVE, 11TH FLOOR, NYC
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