P.S. If you happen to be one of those “creative” entrepreneur, don’t forget to check and sign up for another group: http://www.meetup.com/Entrepreneurship-Creative-Business-MBA/   Hello & Welcome!   Welcome to this practical skills building forum focusing on practical IT, Finance, and Business skills. This is ideal for IT managers & consultants and those business & finance professionals who are feeling the “heat” to become technology-savvy!   This is intended to bridge the gap that exists in the …

P.S. If you happen to be one of those “creative” entrepreneur, don’t forget to check and sign up for another group: http://www.meetup.com/Entrepreneurship-Crea...  Hello & Welcome! Welcome to this practical skills building forum focusing on practical IT, Finance, and Business skills. This is ideal for IT managers & consultants and those business & finance professionals who are feeling the “heat” to become technology-savvy! This is intended to bridge the gap that exists in the market today in ter …

Come and develop your pitch, moderated by Kelly Hadous, President of Win The Room™ Receive constructive feedback from Kelly and your peers in a fun and a safe environment that is designed to be experiential. Begin to hone your public speaking and pitching skills. Few minutes to pitch with a few minutes of feedback   "The Art of Pitching was awesome. I got some great nuggets from Kelly, and more importantly she was able to help others refine their amazing pitches."   Brian Goldrich  "Great meet u …

They say - business commonsense is not common. Schools and colleges don’t teach that either!  This forum invites people who are entrepreneurial-minded driven individuals (business owners, freelancers, artists, doctors, attorneys, mid-career managers, marketers, IT professionals, MBA seekers & grads) who would benefit from interaction with other like-minded people. Hopefully, this group will help the members in their respective endeavors – in advancing their careers or launching their own busines …

This group is for people interested in social goals for business. "Social Goals" may include interests in fair labor practices; fair trade; environmental/sustainability; giving back to communities as well as various charitable causes without operating as a non-profit 501c3. Whether you are interested in developing better corporate responsibility for your employer or business, or starting a new business with social goals built-in, this MeetUp is for you. In addition to networking, we will have re …

For Public Speaking Skills, please register at Pitch and Presentation http://www.meetup.com/Pitch-and-Presentation-Clinic/ Public Speaking and Presentation Meetup will be merging soon.    We are Executive Presentation/Communication Consultants, specializing in leadership, public speaking and media training. Utilizing hands-on techniques rooted in business psychology and performance artistry. You'll walk away with tailored strategies for your "in-person presence" so you engage your audience and u …

  Extraordinary Leader Welcome! As a leader in this world, you are the one leading the difference. New York Business Forum provides a space for you to share your purpose and listen to what other leaders are creating and how, with their ability and the way of being, influence outcomes and create opportunities for others. The opportunity of contributing to your fellow leaders’ creation will be presented to you. The New York Business Forum demands creation, contribution, and a vision of challenging …

Service businesses drive more than half of the U.S. economy. Among you are photographers, contractors, web designers ... The one thing we have in common is that we're service businesses! Perhaps you're planning your first business. Maybe you've been around for decades. Our group will discuss anything from starting up to marketing to expanding. We're all enthusiastic about running service businesses rather than retail. There's no stock to manage, less management problems, and our time is better …

What is "The Art of Active Networking" and why do we do it? There was a recent article suggesting this staggering statistic: “Given the opportunity, over 70 percent of ALL people are not happy with their job, career or with what they are doing…and given the opportunity would change it!” Seems like a whole lot of people who do not love what they do when they wake up in the morning. With so many people unhappy, searching for jobs, shifting jobs, building their business, practice or consultancy a …

Capitalist Business Association (CBA), a non-profit organization based in the New York City, was created for supporting small business and young entrepreneurs with different benefits, investments and information. It is a very new Association that will grow from day to day because of its unlikeness to other organizations of such type.  Advantages of the Association: Every month all Members will be able to present their business projects to the other Members and Board of Directors for choosing th …

Welcome to The NYC Business Networking Group (NYCBNG). Winner of Top 100 Small Business Influencers Award in Leadership.           Over the last 4 years NYCBNG has earned the stellar reputation as one of the premier business networking group in NYC.  In August 2011, Ilana Eberson and NYCBNG won the coveted Top 100 Small Business Influencers Award. We are excited to be acknowledged for the business networking opportunities we've provided our members, the long term business rela …

The IBM Global Business Services Virtual Center is a web-based, voice-enabled, easy-to-use 3D meeting and collaboration environment, built on the web.alive platform. This group is to coordinate events, presentations, meetings and other activities for this virtual space. You are welcome to visit the Center anytime at http://bit.ly/ibmavc. And we would also welcome ideas or suggestions for 3D meetups, especially around topics relating to Smarter Planet, Smarter Cities, business analytics an …

The networking group that gives you so much more!    NY Connect and Learn Business Networking group is the only group of its kind on Meetup because it allows you to leverage four powerful business tools: Personal Relationships Your net worth is determined by your network! Our structured networking events provide a perfect opportunity to form and nurture lasting business relationships. We also teach you how to become an effective networker. Business Education Each event features a …

The "Beyond the Business Plan" Entrepreneur Roundtable , a division of Startup Stability & Growth Consulting, is a forum where small and mid-size business owners, from a cross section of industries, gather to brainstorm innovative solutions to their current business challenges, network , receive strategic business coaching and learn from the experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals and each other. Topics discussed will include Business Des …

That's right, we're a book club that doesn't even require you to read the book. Each meeting starts with a video or PDF presentation of the book's key concepts so you can learn everything you need to know just by attending the meeting. We'll discuss how we've applied the book's concepts to our businesses and then leave with an action plan to apply them starting immediately (if you don't use it, you lose it).  Who Should Join Open to anyone who'd like to learn more strategies for improving their …

Are you an entrepreneur planning to woo professional or Angel investors? Does your job require frequent presentations or public speaking tasks? Has your Headhunter told you that your resume is outstanding, but you interview poorly? The 21-century demands so much more from everyone involved in business. The late Steve Jobs has changed the world of business in an almost unnoticed but highly disruptive way. All members of an organization are now expected to act as branding agents for products. Look …