When is the last time you used a phone book? Unless it was to prop open a door or to unwobble a table, it is an outdated sales tool and needs to be thrown away. Land lines, fax machines, 2 cans tied together with a string, mailings, networking lunches, cold calling and passing out business cards are all tools of the past; old school marketing tools that are no longer effective, yet we keep using them because it’s what we are used to. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, QR Codes, Google, Twyl …

A weekly networking group for professional small to medium business owners who want to increase their business success. If you are ready to move your business ahead in 2012 then don't delay, join this group today. note, only one member in each profession. There is a joining and monthly support fee.

We are a group of business professionals who network with each other every week, in essence, creating a larger sales force. We expand that concept to include discussions that facilitate a 'Mastermind' approach to share best practices ideas to improve customer service, operational efficiencies, and increase revenue within our respective industries. If you are someone who: Demontrates expertise in your field Strives for excellence in customer service Understands the power of referrals and, Is some …

This group is not affiliated with the Alpha Club in Silicon Valley but we plan to follow similar structure (sans the invite only part and less formal business dealings).  You can read a good summary of group dynamics in that group here http://on.wsj.com/m5pfJm In each meeting, we will have in depth discussion/idea exchange/collaboration on a topic. As a group we will take lead in making sure we invite everyone, who we think will add interesting insights to the discussion and/or has interest in l …

Why should you join a group for $100's if not $1000's to network with your local business community! Here you can join for free, and when we have meetings, it will only cost you the price of your food or a beverage!! Let's face it, people only buy from people they know and trust.... so lets get to know each other and expand our businesses through referral marketing! We all know people that need something, why not recommend people you know! Successful Thinkers was formed as a "Pay it Forward" mod …

WHO WE ARE: The Go BIG Group is a dynamic association of small business and sales professionals who meet with the purpose of creating ideas, inspiration & income for each other's businesses. If you are looking to grow your business, you need to get around others doing the same. This is NOT a leads group - This is NOT a sales seminar - This is the GO BIG GROUP....creating Business With Attitude WHAT WE DO: IDEAS Provide business resources & education to it's members Provide a plat …

We are a group of women entrepreners who wanted a low cost venue  in which to network and promote our businesses. We meet in the community room at the Raley's in Lincoln. There is no requirement to buy a meal and our dues per meeting are only $5.00 along with a low annual fee. The purpose of our group is to support each other and help each other grow our businesses through referrals.  Members are limited to one person per business catagory. ************************************************* …

SWNG is a professional networking group for women entrepreneurs who either have their own business or who would like to go into business for themselves. As Women, we have a unique way of sharing, understanding and respecting each other. Our mission is to empower our members to achieve business, financial and personal success through support, mentoring, and innovative programs. To provide professional referrals and contacts.To mutually support, educate and encourage each other in our chosen field …

The truth of the matter is that Sacramento (and the surrounding region) is a great place to start a business from home if you know what to sell, how to sell it, and most importantly who to sell it with. You can find a dozen companies who boast that they are selling “innovative, cutting edge” products that are sure to knock everyone’s socks off and add 20 years to your life. This may be the case, but there are a dozen Network Marketing/MLM companies claiming that they can do it, but many of their …

Sacramento Entrepreneurs will be a deciding force behind economic growth and future of the region! The Sacramento Alliance of Entrepreneurs is a community for CEOs, Small Business Owners, Business Decision Makers, Startup Founders, MBA students, and Innovators. Our mission is to provide peer-to-peer support, bring forward expert resources and information, and to form a Sacramento Entrepreneurial Community to rival Silicon Valley! Join us today for fun, support, community ... and shared s …

… Since establishing his business in Northern California, Tyler has been wanting to share his love and passion for photography with enthusiasts of all levels. The Tyler Paul School of Photography offers workshops in every discipline of photography, many of which are taught by guest instructors specializing in that given field. So join the group! Let's meet up and learn something together.

… Informed consumption choices could impact business and the policies from institutions that regulate and support businesses d. Favoring local consumption, whenever possible, but keeping in mind that fair trade is based on local conditions and advantages, i.e. trading Alaskan Salmon for Greek olives. Objectives 1. Form a national and local grassroots organization that can begin the path to transforming our consumptions to the benefit of others. 2. Organize information so that consumers can mak …

Give Back and Give Green! The Sacramento Tree Foundation is a nonprofit organization leading efforts to build the best urban forest for the Sacramento region. We work with community partners and volunteers to bring trees to every neighborhood, business district, park, school and street. Our goal is to support the planting of 5 million new trees in our region by the year 2025. We have fun tree plantings throughout Sacramento County almost every weekend, during the months of October through April. …