Wednesday, January 14, 2009

New Iowa Entrepreneurs' Coalition = Business Networking

There are so many great Web tools and sites to help market yourself and your business that it can make your head spin. These tools seem as if they are multiplying exponentially.

Now - with your kind understanding that I am in the 'Senior Set' and not as web savvy as the 'thirty somethings' - I believe the best sites for me are those that are easy to navigate, understand and use. That is why I use Meetup.com as the template for New Iowa Entrepreneurs' Coalition.

If you are looking for a simple, inexpensive way to reach out to other small business owners and perhaps your target customers; New Iowa Entrepreneurs' Coalition could be just the thing for you.

Our group uses the Meetup template as a social and business networking platform (meetup is one of the originals in fact) that makes it really easy to create group discussions around a particular business interest or challenge. We use the site to attract members who share our interests and we schedule events to meet group members offline. We also keep the calendar filled with other opportunities for our members to network and market their businesses throughout the community.

I use the meetup platform for two other groups as well - one is my small neighborhood association where the membership is limited to only those who are neighbors, former residents and their children.

Of course you might be interested in starting a meetup group that is more closely linked to your particular interest. If you have a passion for roller derby then start one about that. You may find that a lot of fellow derby enthusiasts might be interested in your services once they get to know you.

I can attest that starting, organizing and maintaining the group is a time consuming process but I think it is one that could really pay off for smart Entrepreneurs and other who market their businesses and services.

Why not join us? Right now, the price is right!

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