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DON'T FORGET
We are looking for ministries/non-profits to feature. They need to be members of Christian Business Network. |
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This recognition is long overdue.
This member was an early member of Christian Business Network. He helped to start and still co-leads one of the Columbus chapters. He has also served on the Executive Committee since the beginning.
But his greatest accomplishments and contributions have come in the form of direction, guidance and focus for Christian Business Network
As the one time director Jerry King led the way in creating a lot of needed structure and necessary documentation, things most people don't want to do. And he did this for nominal compensation.
Thank you Jerry for your service and commitment to Christian Business Network.
If you have a suggestion for Featured Member, please send it to the editor. |
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Happenings/Events | | The 2008 CBN-USA charity golf outing is just around the corner. The date is May 12th. Information is on the web site.
PITTSBURGH NEWS; The Pittsburgh chapters of the Christian Business Network USA continue to grow as the first meeting of the new Washington, PA chapter will convene on Friday, April 18th. This first meeting will be hosted by the brothers and sisters of the Washington City Mission, which will provide a core of both membership and leadership. "This first meeting", said Regional Coordinator, Kevin Donelli, "will focus on both establishing the CBN format and assigning the leadership roles". Donelli also says it is very exciting to be launching the area's FOURTH CBN chapter, with 1-2 more not that far on the horizon.
Let us know what is going on in your region! |
| Partner Events
The Gathering has announcied a half day leadership conference in Columbus on June 6th. The conference will feature nationally recognized business leader, author and speaker John Maxwell, as well as Jim Tressell and Harvey Hook. Inofrmation is available onThe Gathering web site.
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Helpful Business Hints |
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JOTT (from my friend Nancy Hagan): There's an easy-to-use NO-COST service called JOTT. It's simple: Call an 800 number (which you can program into speed dial on your phone), leave a message and it will convert your voice into an email and send it to your Inbox.
You can also send reminders to someone else or a group. You can categorize your lists, and even send a recording of your voice, as well as view and edit your messages and lists online.
When it's not convenient to write, speak to Jott! There are simple instructions and more info at www.Jott.com Enjoy!
We are always looking for tips for saving time and/or money or help with producing addtional revenue. Please share them with others. |
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Don't forget CBN-USA is a business partner of Constant Contact. By subscribing to Constant Contact through CBN-USA you can save additional money and provide us with a little income.
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From the Editor...
by Bill Gaffney
We get many compliments on the newsletter contents. But we also receive questions regarding just what determines the content of the newsletter.
The right hand column is generally reserved for articles about business. After all Christian Business Network is about business. Each business' success allows each one and all of us to be a better example for God in the marketplace.
We would love to fill this column with articles from Christian Business Network members such as Wayne Essex's articles below. But unfortunately we have to supplement with articles from other publications.
When we look for articles we look for tips, ideas, methods, etc that will assist our businesspeople.
The left hand column is reserved for Christian Business Network news and events, featured member, featured ministry/non-profit and helpful hints.
All submissions should be sent to the editor.
Enjoy this month's newsletter.
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A Tape you Won't Want to Miss!!!
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The Dayton Region March Lunch & Learn featured Dave Gerry, a Wisconsin businessman. All in attendance agreed this was most powerful message of faith and trust in God they had ever heard and then God rewarding that trust and faith . Dave spoke from the heart and told some incredible stories related to business. He held the entire audience spellbound for 50 minutes.
This tape will encourage, inspire and motivate you.
The price of the tape is $4, to handle shipping. Order 2 or 3 and pass them out to others you know.
ORDER HERE
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| HOW TO PRIORITIZE YOUR MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
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Whether you're an entrepreneur just getting started, the manager of a marketing team, or the CEO of a sizable company, there are always too many products and services out there to sell. It's a good problem to have. But if you don't manage it well, you'll spread yourself too thin and end up spinning your wheels.
Steve Kroening publishes a weekly newsletter called Wisdom"s Edge full of all kinds of advice, tips and encouraging stories for Christians. |
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10 REASONS BUSINESSES FAIL AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
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I am often asked, "What is the difference between a successful business and one that does not make it?"
In these two articles republished from Wisdom's Edge Wayne shares common reasons businesses fail and simple ways to make them successful.
Wayne Essex is the president of the full-service accounting firm Essex & Associates as well as being a leader and national treasurer for Christian Business Network
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101 FIVE-MINUTE FIXES TO IMPROVE YOUR WEB SITE
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A webmaster's work is never done. What may have worked a few years ago when could be outdated today, so it's important to constantly improve your Web site. However, a massive overhaul is just too much work to undertake at one time. Instead, tackle these quick fixes over time, and you'll be able to improve your Web site with minimal pain.
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| LOVE THE CUSTOMERS WHO HATE YOU
By Jeff Jarvis from BusinessWeek
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Their online gripes-and don't fool yourself, they have them-will help you reinvent your business.
Now don't get mad at these people. Instead, help them get even with you. These angry customers are doing you a great favor.
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Jeff Jarvis teaches journalism at the City University of New York, and is writing a book, WWGD?-What Would Google Do?
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IN THE GAME OF BUSINESS, PLAYING FAIR CAN ACTUALLY LEAD TO GREATER PROFITS
From Knowledge at Wharton
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Tune into "The Apprentice," and you get an all-too-common view of business. Every week, all of the wannabe moguls try to impress Donald Trump by preening, cajoling and conniving. In this world, toughness is the measure of every CEO, and the boss glories in firing people and squeezing every penny out of suppliers. Yet according to John Zhang and Jagmohan Raju, both Wharton marketing professors, and Tony Haitao Cui, a University of Minnesota marketing and logistics professor, many people aren't purely mercenary in their business dealings. They care about fairness -- and they should, the researchers say, because doing so can maximize their profits. |
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