Traditionally, businesses have leveraged print coupons, newspaper ads, and direct mail to advertise their products and services. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. How effective are these advertising and marketing channels for small businesses today? We will explore modern, …

Stanford Web Consortium is all about Social Media - Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and Blogs. Bottom line - how do we make money with these Social Media? Is Facebook better than LinkedIn better than Twitter better than Google+ better than blogs for making money? This meetup is devoted to how to make money (legitimately) off of the Social Media platforms. Got ideas? Come share. Come learn. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AN …

We read ingredient labels. We're always looking for healthier ways, safer things, or we're attempting to consume less, tread more lightly... We're not heavy, we're sistahs, and we like to have fun while learning from each other. Connecting women who have green businesses, ideas, experiences... Some of us have already taken giant steps towards sustainability & greener living; some would like to take baby steps to "go greener" but don't have the support network to make it happen. Let's connect onl …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley -  the innovation capital of the world. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other ico …

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle EcoTuesday is o …

In complete collaboration with the business community, we will bring together everyone that is willing to participate~ The GOAL is to have a eco-system wherein everyone that participates GROWS their business. Sounds simple enough.  However it's a great undertaking. More to come soon. www.nestgsv.com www.nesther.com www.aplaz.com http://techfuturesgroup.org/

We believe in doing business networking on the basis of sound committed partnership. When we obtain a business networking lead or business referral, we treat it with honor and we return the priviledge with honor - Where the old fashioned business traits of integrity, loyalty, honoring promises, differences and similarities are upheld. This is a business group that upholds doing education and doing business smart and supporting others to be successful. NO CHARGE TO JOIN Some events will have …

The mission of the Cleantech Open is to find, fund, and foster the big ideas that address today’s most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges. The Cleantech Open has established itself as the leader in developing clean technology startup entrepreneurs addressing these challenges. Since its inception in 2006, 191 promising teams have availed themselves of the Cleantech Open’s one-of-a-kind hands-on workforce development, nurturing, and funding programs, with impressive results: * …

BUSINESS NETWORKING & SALSA DANCING SOCIAL! Click to Watch Salsa Networking Commercial JOIN US THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH for a fun-filled night of business networking and salsa dancing! Meet new friends and build new business relationships in a FUN, stress-free setting! Bring extra business cards, brochures, samples, and a great attitude attached to a friendly face! Casual dress. Meet and Greet Social: 6:00pm – 6:30pm Business Networking: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Salsa Lesson: 7:30pm - 8:30pm G …

A place for technology lawyers (patent, trademark, copyright, tech transactions, licensing, you-name-it) to learn, share and expand their networks.

Rather than focusing on one specific profession, we want to mingle with varieties of visual creators; graphic designers, interior designers, product designers, architects, videographers, photographers, filmmakers and more. Visual creators should have something in common and expand their expertise in different directions, but we all probably want to get inspired by other visual creators. The main activity of this group is social mixers, which help members meet new visual creators, get inspiration …

Successful Thinkers Network is a group of like minded and committed individuals who believe people will buy or use product / service from people they like, know, and trust.  Building relationship is key to the membership in helping others move their business forward.  Members share ideas and information to benefit the community and their business. The Successful Thinkers Network's mission is to help develop relationships that will enable members to find solutions to business challenges.   Attend …

This group is devoted to bringing health to a networking event! That is right lets meet up and go for a hike, talk about new fad diets, pass around great recipes, and Network all at the same time.

This group will feature keynote speakers & panelists who are involved with Social Commerce, with persons from Facebook (Credits, Stores), Google (Checkout, In-App Purchases), Apple (App Store), Ebay, Etsy, Groupon, IFeelGoods, Payvment, Amazon, Visa, PayPal & Amex. What is social commerce? Social commerce is a subset of electronic commerce that involves using social media, online media that supports social interaction and user contributions, to assist in the online buying and selling of produc …

Finally a group of diversify and enthusiastic people. This group has events all around the bay to discover and enjoy treasure the bay has to offer. Social networking, sporting events, wine tasting, adventure, friends, night life, hiking, biking, festivals, karaoke, potlucks and many more. There is no membership fee. Open to singles only and over 21.

The San Mateo Business Masters group is first and foremost a free entrepreneur networking group for solo-preneurs and owner-operated businesses of all sizes. Whether you are a business veteran or a new entrepreneur, our networking events provide for a safe and secure environment to all. In fact, the diversity in members brings added benefits to us all. We meet once a week for a breakfast mixer and to discuss and learn about local business and entrepreneurship issues. The meetings start promptly …

Join the Microsoft Store for workshops and classes on relevant business topics and technology. Also events featuring Windows 8, Office 2013, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more along with great networking opportunities. Each month we will offer different workshops on how technology can improve your small business, professional organization, company, or non-profit.

SVForum fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership within the San Francisco/Silicon Valley ecosystem of individuals and businesses participating in emerging technologies. We do this by: - creating connections and community - providing education and access to reources - linking the global business community to Silicon Valley, and - facilitating the exchange of unbiased knowledge, insights and best practices. With the support of an outstanding team of knowledgeable, passionate volunt …

The Startup Lounge, hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center, is the place to unwind and connect with like minded entrepreneurs each week. Every Wednesday evening, we will open our doors in beautiful downtown Palo Alto for snacks, refreshments, and networking. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Plug and Play Tech Center and the many resources we have to offer, including real estate and access to capital. Please join us from 5:00 to 6:00pm each Wednesday at 530 University Ave, Palo Alto …

We are a group of entrepreneurs, self-employed business professionals, consultants, small business owners, freelancers and startups interested in collaborating in person and online to better connect to our teams and audiences.

Welcome to Woman, StartUp! You are: a woman, startup entrepreneur & want-trepreneur or potential co-founder material a coder, hacker, geek chick, you name it...you are a technically hot woman. independent, unique, good at what you do, a visionary, or a game changer. You face challenges in the technology world.... Let us guess...you go to lots of networking events, workshops, speaker panels, hand out a lot of business cards...oh yeah!, you have nice evenings shared with other entrepreneurs. …

Startup Grind is a global event series and community designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

Ever heard of speed dating? Well, we're doing the same thing, but for business networking. For FREE! We gather a bunch of professionals in one cafe or bar. Set up tables for 2 they can sit at. Ask one of the people at each table to rotate when the time's up. And rotate every 3 minutes until everyone got a chance to talk to everyone else. Attending our events gives you the chance to meet several dozen potential partners or business contacts in one evening, practice your elevator pitch, hear how …

Join our community of next generation startups. Let's get together to network, socialize and share best practices about the new way of building and running your business more efficiently and competitive than ever before. We will organize various events and workshops with the support of the world's leading online work platform. These events will be a great opportunity for you - as an entrepreneur, small business owner or startup enthusiast - to network with like-minded people in your area, learn …

Freelancers, consultants, solo professionals — let's meet up! This group welcomes everyone who runs their own freelance or independent service-based business, including (but not limited to!) web design, graphic design, legal services, accounting, copywriting, pitch coaching, photography, administrative services, marketing, and consulting. Join us for informal, friendly get-togethers to share advice, compare notes, network and build community!

Collective knowledge - the most amazingly powerful tool The Network Explosion is part party, part purpose and all fun! Diversity is key. The Network Explosion lets us share our tips, knowledge, passions, needs, connections, ideas and expertise in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Young or old, new or experienced, any field of interest - it's remarkable whom and what we know together! When we grow large enough we'll have events with entertainment, speed meeting and finish with an hour of music, dancing …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in the Peninsula and surrounding neighborhoods can be a part of this Exchange. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of our own m …

Going step by step how to get through the network of starting out, funding, and making money without giving away the company. In a pre IPO, investors are interested in sales and how they will see a profit. Your plan should be based on current sales. We talk about how to get sales and position a company to be attractive to investors.