Via Scoop.it – Other Atlanta News Events
The state House passed a major rewrite of the state’s sunshine laws Monday that could affect public and media access to meetings and government records.
So much for open government…..”harrassing requests for records?” REALLY?
Via www.ajc.com
Via Scoop.it – Midtown Atlanta Condos
Cleaning your Midtown Atlanta Condo does not have to be a chore! Make it easy to clean up and you can be on your way to enjoy life on the streets of Midtown Atlanta with these cool high-tech gadgets.
Via www.atlantarealestateforum.com
Via Scoop.it – Midtown Atlanta Condos
Most Midtown Atlanta Condos come with granite counters.
But most homeowners never even think about sealing the granite. And then you get stains.
Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Now you’ve got an option! Shape up those kitchen and bath counters of your Midtown Atlanta Condo before you decide to sell!
Via lifehacker.com
Really? Who Knew? Isn’t the washing machine something you just buy and then forget about it? You know, set it and forget it?
Well, here is some eye-opening tips to keep your washer….ah….washing its best!
While my primary purpose in life these days is to help bring Buyers and Sellers of real estate together, I find I also kind of have a roll as an information source. Information about my neighborhood, Midtown Atlanta, as well as information that you, the reader might also find interesting, or useful.
Case in point. These are some trying times. And many say that our recovery hinges on the small businesses of our country being able to be profitable, and to hire employees. We all know what that means, from real estate to retail. The economy will start to move…and in the right direction. But, small business owners often lack the resources, be they from training to money to make things happen.
Along comes my friend and business associate, Charles Green and the Small Business Finance Institute. And more importantly, their Stepping Up to Business event to help educate entrepreneurs on ways to finance their small business. This one-day education opportunity will be held on February 29, 2012 at the Loudermilk Center. An exciting opportunity to learn how to finance your small business.
A great learning opportunity with some people who know about it! Be sure to check it out.
That’s right kids. It’s time to make our list and check it twice. No, not for who’s been naughty or nice?
Where is your business in 2012 going to come from? Do you need some new opportunities? New people? New connections? Perhaps you are looking for a job?
Maybe you need to do some Networking! Not the door to door knocking type, but getting out to some business events and meeting other business people that you might be able to refer business to, and in turn, they refer potential clients or job leads back to you! Now there’s a novel idea, eh?
But, as you head out the door to your next networking event, perhaps you should have a plan. What do you really want to accomplish, and how are you going to go about it?
Another good idea is to meet and/or know the organizer of the event. Try to meet them before or after the event and thank them for putting it together. This can put you on the top of the list for other events, maybe even a VIP event that you might not otherwise be invited to!
If you attend an event on a regular basis, it’s just natural to hang with the people you know…..NOT! Now, you and that other person can team up to meet other people, but don’t just hang with the people you know. Remember, our goal is to make new contacts! Make sure if you see someone that is new, make them feel welcome. Go one step further and invite a new person that you think could benefit from the event.
Where to Network?
Well, if you ask most real estate agents/brokers, they will tell you everywhere! And to some extent, that is true. Whether you are having your oil changed in your car, picking up your dry cleaning or visiting the vet with your dog, there is always an opportunity to meet someone!
One place you might look, is Networking For Professsionals (NFP). I use to host one of their local events here in Atlanta, and even wrote a blog about it the beginning of this year. NFP is truly what it says….networking. Not a bunch of guys or girls looking for a date (ah, come on, you all know you have been to those types of events before) but professionals looking to network. Be sure to check out their website, they host events in various cities around the country!
As you put your plans together for ’12, make sure networking is a part of them. You always need to be expanding your network!
