Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Enjoying the weather! VerbaCom INFOMEET Meeting - Thursday Oct. 11

Come join us at our upcoming INFOMEET meeting, this Thursday, October 11, 6-8pm.
Whether you're a small business owner, aspiriing startup or company employee, if you're looking for good ideas or simply want to listen to (or share) information on various topics of interest, then INFOMEET is the place to be. Subject matter expert attendees share their thoughts and experiences in an informal atmosphere and may just get you moving in the right direction. The networking and comaraderie are fantastic!
This month, we will have one speaker:
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Liz Moucka, Marketing (Bridgefarmer & Associates) Specialist in Heavy Highway Construction. Former Editor of Texas Contractor.
Topic: How to Write a Press Release for Your Business
If you've always wanted to know how to write a press release and have other questions about using press releases, this is the presentation to attend!
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Joe B. Hewitt (Hewitt and Hewitt Mediators) - Mediator. Was planning to present but is unable to attend and will present next month.
Topic: There is no remedy at law for every wrong
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Our next meeting will be held 6-8 pm on the second Thursday of the month (October 11). If you would like to attend, please RSVP at (972) 386-8372 or www.verbacom.com/imet/ so we can have enough snacks and refreshments.
Location: VerbaCom facilities: 7920 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
Cost: Free
Event Flyer: http://www.verbacom.com/infomeet/Meeting121011flyer.pdf
Latest information: http://infomeet.verbacom.com
To be placed on our emailing list: http://www.verbacom.com/smlinks/
LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4490940
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Last Month's meeting was a very interesting one. We had two presenters:
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Ann Fields - Author of high quality literature for adults. Writing novels, short stories, magazine articles, novellas, scripts and occasionally essays. Published in various forms, which consist of books, ebooks, literary journals, digital and online outlets, and magazines. Soon will be produced through entertainment outlets such as feature films and made-for-TV movies.
Topic: Business Writings that Work as Hard as You
Typical business writings include e-mails, proposals, business letters, reports, and more. But the world of business writing has expanded to include new forms such as e-newletters, blog posts, articles, books, and more. How does one know what new forms to incorporate in business and how can one include new writings without putting in more work hours?
In her presentation titled, Business Writings that Work as Hard as You author, Ann Fields discussed:
1. The new forms of business writing;
2. How the new forms help in marketing your business; and
3. Time management tips for producing more business writings
www.AnnFields.com
Twitter/@Ann_Fields
LinkedIn/Ann Fields
Link to Presentation: http://www.verbacom.com/infomeet/AnnFieldsVerbaComInfoMeetPresentation.pdf
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We also had a guest Presenter:
Meagan Starr, Emjay Marketing (Redding, California)
Who spoke on Text Message Marketing, what it is and what advantages does it offer.
meagan@emjaymobile.com
360-931-43247
www.emjaymobile.com
Link to Presentation: http://www.verbacom.com/infomeet/Meganbrief.pdf
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The event was sponsored by:
- Ann Fields (Published Author).
- Cynthia Lucas (Consultant) of CA Lucas & Co.
- Joe Hewitt (Author & Principle) of Hewitt and Hewitt Mediators.
- Irene & Sandy Zucker of VerbaCom Executive Development.
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-Irene Zucker
President, VerbaCom
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VerbaCom Executive Development
7920 Belt Line Road, Suite 610
Dallas, Texas 75254 USA
Voice: (972) 386-8372
Toll Free: (888) 815-6778
FAX: (972) 386-8378
Web: www.verbacom.com
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Monday, September 10, 2012

First Cold Front of the Season, VerbaCom INFOMEET Meeting - Thursday Sept. 13


Come join us at our upcoming INFOMEET meeting, this Thursday, September 13, 6-8pm.

Whether you're a small business owner, aspiriing startup or company employee, if you're looking for good ideas or simply want to listen to (or share) information on various topics of interest, then INFOMEET is the place to be. Subject matter expert attendees share their thoughts and experiences in an informal atmosphere and may just get you moving in the right direction. The networking and comaraderie are fantastic!

We will have two speakers:

Ann Fields - Author of high quality literature for adults. Writing novels, short stories, magazine articles, novellas, scripts and occasionally essays. Published in various forms, which consist of books, ebooks, literary journals, digital and online outlets, and magazines. Soon will be produced through entertainment outlets such as feature films and made-for-TV movies.

Topic: Business Writings that Work as Hard as You

Typical business writings include e-mails, proposals, business letters, reports, and more. But the world of business writing has expanded to include new forms such as e-newletters, blog posts, articles, books, and more. How does one know what new forms to incorporate in business and how can one include new writings without putting in more work hours?

In her presentation titled, Business Writings that Work as Hard as You author, Ann Fields will discuss:

1. The new forms of business writing;
2. How the new forms help in marketing your business; and
3. Time management tips for producing more business writings

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Joe B. Hewitt (Hewitt and Hewitt Mediators) - Mediator.

Topic: There is no remedy at law for every wrong

He will give examples from his experience as a police reporter for an Ohio newspaper, from his experience as a Pastor in Texas and from his experience as a mediator in Texas.

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Our next meeting will be held 6-8 pm on the second Thursday of the month (September 13). If you would like to attend, please RSVP at (972) 386-8372 or www.verbacom.com/imet/ so we can have enough snacks and refreshments.

Location: VerbaCom facilities: 7920 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254

Cost: Free

Event Flyer: http://www.verbacom.com/infomeet/Meeting120913flyer.pdf

Latest information: http://infomeet.verbacom.com

To be placed on our emailing list: http://www.verbacom.com/smlinks/

LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4490940

-Irene Zucker
President, VerbaCom

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VerbaCom Executive Development
7920 Belt Line Road, Suite 610
Dallas, Texas 75254 USA

Voice: (972) 386-8372
Toll Free: (888) 815-6778
FAX: (972) 386-8378
Web: www.verbacom.com
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Monday, August 6, 2012

Can't Wait for Winter, VerbaCom INFOMEET - Thursday Evening, August 9

Join us at our upcoming August 9 INFOMEET meeting.
If you are a small business owner, a recent or aspiring startup, looking for good business ideas, then INFOMEET is the place to be. Attendees will be sharing thoughts and experiences that may just get you moving in the right direction.

We will have two speakers:
Gene Roberts (Roberts Law Firm)- Attorney, experienced mediator, trainer, coach and speaker in conflict resolution.
Topic: Five key things you need to know when you are sued
       (or need to sue)
            Minimize the impact by being prepared.

Irene Zucker (VerbaCom / IN Mediation) - public speaking coach, dynamic speaker, Credentialed Advanced Mediator, Certified Etiquette & Protocol Consultant, with a Teaching Negotiations in the Corporation (Harvard) Certificate & Special U.S. Congressional Recognition recipient.
Topic: Determine Your Next Client's Decision Making Style
            How to best persuade the decision makers

Please RSVP at (972) 386-8372 or www.verbacom.com/imet/ so we can have enough snacks and refreshments.

Location: VerbaCom North Dallas Facilities: 7920 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254

Cost: Free

Event Flyer: http://www.verbacom.com/infomeet/Meeting120809flyer.pdf

Latest information: http://infomeet.verbacom.com

To be placed on our emailing list: http://www.verbacom.com/smlinks/

LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4490940

-Irene Zucker
President, VerbaCom
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VerbaCom Executive Development
7920 Belt Line Road, Suite 610
Dallas, Texas 75254 USA
Voice: (972) 386-8372
Toll Free: (888) 815-6778
FAX: (972) 386-8378
Web: www.verbacom.com
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Great July Meeting

Our INFOMEET meeting last Thursday evening, July 12, was a great success.
I introduced the attendees to our organization, and we had two informative and interesting speakers:

Vic Betancur - Budding entrepreneur, former EEOC with USDA. Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist.
Topic: How Ethics & Integrity Impacts Your Success
[Presentation can be downloaded here]

Sandy Zucker - Software/Hardware/Network Admin for VerbaCom; former Director of Business Webhosting for large DFW ISP; DB and Computer Application Developer for Government and Oil industry.
Topic: Internet Hazards - You Can Be Your Own Worst Enemy (How to avoid the constantly changing pitfalls)
[Presentation can be downloaded here]

The event was sponsored by:
Beatrice Deases & JC Martinez (owners) of A'Delante Ink & Office Supplies
Irene & Sandy Zucker of VerbaCom Executive Development & IN Mediation Services
Joe Hewitt (Author & Principle) of Hewitt and Hewitt Mediators

Note:
One of our attendees, Ann Fields, forwarded the following link that may be of interest:
Selling to the City of Dallas - July 26, 2012 (No Fee)
The Center for Government Contracting - Small Business Development Center 214-860-5889
Thursday July 26, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

If you are a small business owner, a recent or aspiring startup, looking for good business ideas, then INFOMEET is the place to be. Attendees share thoughts and experiences that may just get you moving in the right direction.
Our next meeting will be held 6-8pm on the second Thursday of the month (August 9, with more information to follow).

If you would like to attend, please RSVP at (972) 386-8372 so we can have enough snacks and refreshments.
Location: VerbaCom facilities: 7920 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
Cost: Free

Latest information on our Blog:
http://infomeet.verbacom.com/

Our LinkedIn Group:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4490940

To be placed on our emailing list:
http://www.verbacom.com/smlinks/

-Irene Zucker
 President, VerbaCom
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VerbaCom® Executive Development
7920 Belt Line Road, Suite 610
Dallas, Texas 75254 USA

Voice: (972) 386-8372
Toll Free: (888) 815-6778
FAX: (972) 386-8378
URL: http://www.verbacom.com
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Monday, July 2, 2012

Hot as a Texas July Meeting

We are excited about our upcoming July 12 INFOMEET meeting.

If you are a small business owner, a recent or aspiring startup, looking for good business ideas, then INFOMEET is the place to be. Attendees will be sharing thoughts and experiences that may just get you moving in the right direction.

We will have two speakers:

Vic Betancur – Budding entrepreneur, former EEOC with USDA. Mediation & Conflict Resolution Specialist.

Topic: How Ethics & Integrity Impacts Your Success

Sandy Zucker (yours truly) - Software/Hardware/Network Admin for VerbaCom; former Director of Business Webhosting for large DFW ISP; DB and Computer Application Developer for Government and Oil industry.

Topic: Internet Hazards – You Can Be Your Own Worst Enemy
(How to avoid the constantly changing pitfalls)

Please RSVP at (972) 386-8372 so we can have enough snacks and refreshments.
Location: VerbaCom facilities: 7920 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
Cost: Free

-Sandy Zucker
http://www.verbacom.com/