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Are you looking for helpful information on a specific topic? Check out our newsletter archives!! There are a variety of articles, with a lot of valuable information.
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Featured Member
Bob Raposa
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Bob is the newest member of the Pittsburgh leadership team and our National Executive Committee.
As I have come to know Bob over the last few months I have come to appreciate his enthusiasm and focus. I also appreciate his drive to make Pittsburgh our most successful region.
Besides everything else Bob is a guitar player. Please thank Bob for the outstanding job he is doing in Pittsburgh.
If you have a suggestion for Featured Member, please send it to the editor. |
Featured Ministry
None Submitted
If you have a suggestion for a great ministry, who is a Christian Marketplace Network member, please submit it to the:
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Happenings/Events | | THE NEXT DAYTON REGION LUNCH & LEARN IS THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD FEATURING DONNA CHILDS. DONNA IS A MEMBER OF CHRISTIAN MARKETPLACE NETWORK AND WAS CEO OF THE DAYTON BBB FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS. SHE KNOWS ALL ABOUT MARKETING. DON'T MISS IT!!
THE DAYTON REGION WILL BE HOSTING THE 5TH ANNUAL CHRISTIAN MARKETPLACE NETWORK CHARITY GOLF OUTING ON JUNE 15TH. EVEN IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THERE IS HOLE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COMPANY AT A RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICE. BUT PLEASE DO PLAN ON ATTENDING SO YOU DON'T MISS THE FUN.
More information on these events can be found by visiting the Christian Marketplace Network web site.
Let us know what is going on in your region! |
Partner Events
The Gathering in Columbus is featuring Dr Tony Campolo for the Ohio Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday May 6th.
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Helpful Business Hints |
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NUMBER ONE
Not all of us are perfect keyboardists. (I mean computer, not electric keyboard.) And spell check doesn't always catch everything, especially homonyms (look that one up). Here is a helpful little hint. Read what you have written "backwards". That brakes the flow and helps you focus on the words
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A New Tool For Churches
MemberHub creates a centralized place for member-driven organizations, such as churches and nonprofits, to handle organization wide communication among groups, teams and ministries.
MemberHub allows churches, association/ non-profit staff and community members to handle the logistics, administration, communication and coordination of all functions and activities.
Organizations can provide the means to build relationship- oriented communities through one simple login.
We are always looking for tips for saving time and/or money or help with producing additional revenue. Please share them with others. |
| Don't Forget
Constant Contact |
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Don't forget CMN-USA is a business partner of Constant Contact. By subscribing to Constant Contact through CMN-USA you can save additional money and provide us with a little income.
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From the Editor... BREAKING FORTH!!!!
by Bill Gaffney
We are always excited to bring you great articles that will inspire you in your walk with God and also help your business. Christian Marketplace Network is a unique organization in that it is the only "networking" organization that does both and provides our members with all types of encouragement and support.
In this challenging time it is easy to lose sight of Who our Provider really is and allow our priorities to get out of whack. It is also easy to believe I have to take back the reigns of my business.
Finally I am reminded of the Biblical line that the kingdom is "exploding" forth. Much teaching talks about this meaning taking by force. That is not it at all. The word used in this passage is the Hebrew word poretz. Every night the shepherds would put the sheep in a three walled pen with a pile of boulders in front. This was to protect them from predators. In the morning the shepherd would come and tear down the boulders (literally "one who breaks through") and the sheep would bound forth in joy.
Are you leaping forth in joy as a Christian business person?
Enjoy this month's newsletter.
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THE INVISIBLE RULES OF SUCCESS
By Patricia Soldati
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These five rules are rich with promise. If used correctly, they can rock your professional world.
Patricia Soldati is anIAC Certified Coach and Career Counselor |
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HOW TO BE THE CEO OF YOUR LIFE - EVEN IN TODAY'S ECONOMY
By Ellen Ernst Kossek
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challenge of mixing work and personal life just got harder. Work is
more demanding and stressful. Meanwhile, the rest of your life hasn't
stopped.
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This article is based on the book CEO of Me: Creating a Life that Works in the Flexible Job Age by Ellen Ernst Kossek and Brenda A. Lautsch, Wharton School Publishing, 2008.
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THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR ADVERTISING BUCK
From Small Biz Success Network
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When money's tight, the knee-jerk reaction for many small business owners is to cut back on advertising. Unfortunately, the businesses that stop advertising simply drop out of sight, taking these businesses from slow sales to no sales ...fast.
It's a risky move from which many may not recover. Instead of eliminating advertising in a recession, cut the fat from your advertising campaign and focus on the right choices for the highest ROI. |
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TEAM BUILDING/RETENTION BUILDING
By Vince Crew
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My good friend Vince Crew is known as the "Ethic's Guy" on FOX, and he is from Ashland, Ohio to boot. I love Vince's stuff because it is short, simple and to the point. In a few paragraphs he imparts a lot of common sense and good business practices that are easy to use.
In this issue of the newsletter I have linked to a question and answer Vince did recently on team building/retention and I have also provided a bonus article, that is a little older on employee benefits. You will want to read both.As always thank you my friend for your keen insight.
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SOME INSPIRATION FOR TOUGH TIMES
By Marty Grunder
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It's tough right now. I run a small business and I can see it firsthand. Those who play this smart will be just fine. Here are 4 quick tips to help you right now.
1) Take care of your best clients right now. They are the reason you have a business in the first place; don't neglect them. Spoil them with service; let them know from your actions that you appreciate them.
2) On the other hand, jettison those clients who are difficult to work with and you don't make money from. You really can't afford to work with them right now and trust me, you won't miss them. If you don't know who your best clients are or who you don't make money from, then you need to figure that out ASAP.
3) Hustle. Get out there and look for work and look for clients. I have found a lot of people are depressed and sitting around complaining; that doesn't do a darn thing; get out and get to work. You'll be surprised what you find.
4) Do some marketing. Send out a postcard, do a newsletter, have an open house. Show your marketplace you are alive and well and keep your name out there. Not only will that help you right now, but it will also help you once the economy picks up!
Gotta run....I've got to get to work myself!
Marty Grunder is a small business owner, much sought after motivational speaker and friend of this organization. Marty can be contacted at his web site.
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ODDS & ENDS
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ARE YOU LINKED IN?
There are several Christian Marketplace Network LinkedIn groups including Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and National. Check out the front page of the web site for the links. While you are at it check the LinkedIn group for your particular city. There are also sister Yahoo Groups. These are great networking tools.
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Are you tired of reading great articles from people outside our network? So am I. There is a lot of talent within Christian Marketplace Network. All it takes is a submission!! We would love to hear about things you have done to increase and improve your business. That is what this newsletter is all about.
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IMPORTANT
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Please remember to use Christian Marketplace Network in all of your correspondence, ads, signs, etc. By now we should have dropped any reference to Christian Business Network or CBN-USAAlso CMN-USA should not be used for external purposes as we are not currently trademarking that.Don't forget that we also have a new logo. If you need the logo please contact our administrator, Paula Goodnight. |
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