Rhode Island Nexus

We'll keep the core the same, casual drop-in, drop-out, buy your own coffee. Fluid discussion topics focused around tech startups, a few will be suggested in the schedule reminder, but its up to those who show to decide what they want to talk about. Seems like "digging in" on an idea or question is what the Open Coffee can provide, along with a conducive setting to trade resources and connections.

Get more clients than you can handle! Increase your business by shifting your focus. Technology is changing the way we do business. Develop a system that will automate your “keep in touch” strategy creating an endless stream of clients and generate referrals.

Come enjoy a cup of hot coffee and some fresh pastry while participating in this informative, fun and interactive seminar.

You’ll learn:
• How to wisely use technology tools that can help you execute your “keep in touch” and marketing strategies
• How to effectively market through your Chamber membership
• How to use Gratitude Marketing
• Which marketing strategies do and don’t work and why

This is an opportunity to learn more about the business services offered from the RI Economic Development Corporation.  For more information or to RSVP contact Beverly Brouillard a 278-9120 or bbrouill@riedc.com

BBC Audiobooks America, a leading Publisher of American and British bestselling unabridged Audiobooks, located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, will be holding auditions for local union and non-union actors interested in being audio book narrators.

Where: Machines With Magnets Recording Studio, Pawtucket, RI

When: 1/23 and 1/24

Auditions will take place in 20 minute increments and those interested in auditioning must sign up for an audition time. Reading materials will then be e-mailed to you after you are scheduled. Please bring a CV and headshot if you have one available.

If you can’t make the audition, but would like to be considered for future productions, you may mail a demo CD to 400 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

To schedule your appointment please contact:

Dan Hypes
dan.hypes@bbcaudiobooksamerica.com;
401.295.3822

or

Lauren Holt
laurenholt@machineswithmagnets.com
401.475.2655 to set up an audition time and for more information.

More than anyone, the entrepreneur needs to develop effective strategies for negotiations. The responsibility for negotiating critical deals or contracts with landlords, equipment leases, vendors, suppliers, and clients lies personally and daily on a small business owner’s shoulders. The consequences of their negotiation skills today may dictate a business’ financial success or failure in the long term. This three part series is designed as an overview of successful negotiation strategies specifically with the small business owner in mind (although it would be practical for anyone). Using role play exercises, lecture and Q&A, emphasis is placed on collaborative techniques in situations that would be “real” to a start up or established small business owner/manager. Attendees will learn a generalized framework to continue to develop their negotiating skills outside of the seminar, as well as understand real life and practical suggestions for business situations they might face every day.