So, you wanna start a business ? Don't love what you're doing or how you're doing what you love? Or you have a business but it's not rockin' your soul or wallet? I'm going to share with you the essential tool-kit for building a bridge from employee to entrepreneur and how to make money starting NOW! We're going to talk passion, clarity, niche and brand.  I'm going to show you mistakes most business owners make and how to avoid them. Come to learn and get super hero support in turning your …

        Own a small business?   Started your own venture?   Thinking about being your own boss?   Then come join others that are in the same position. This group is meant for small businesses and entrepreneurs (or those wanting to be one) to come together, network, discuss business, help each other grow and in the process build solid relationships for the future.   There is nothing like synergy to help expand not only your business but yourself. In this group we will work together to have event …

Ever get bored on a 10-mile run? Join this group and you can run or bike with like-minded individuals while improving fitness and creativity. Conversation may revolve around the startup community and fun new business concepts, but of course isn't limited to this..

Looking to generate leads, expand your business presence or just make meaningful contacts? Our group offers an opportunity for North Jersey business owners to meet and network in a casual yet professional setting. If you have a new business, are thinking of starting one, or just want to increase your sales, this group is for you.

This group will select, read and discuss business books. If you have one that you want to share with the group please start a thread so we can formalize the selection process. After we select a book we can find a time/place that fits for the members that want to join in on the Offline discussion. We can have a online discussion also depending on the members participation. Please share your ideas on the book selection and format of this group the sooner you do the more influence you will have in …

  Our group is for those in the tri-state area who aim to develop their business network and obtain new clients.  We currently are holding our events at the Holiday Inn Orangeburg, NY.   We will have a short speaker at some events, but the main idea is to build new business relationships that become great referral sources for each one of us. It all starts with getting to know and trust each other. Ula Robertson of At Your Service NY Catering, will often provide the  hors d'oeuvres for our events …

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” - Walt Disney   Our mission is to increase the competitive edge for all women in business! Join us to meet your future business connections. We meet to discuss marketing strategies and business tools to enhance your business. We offer Events, Connection & Peer Mentoring Opportunities. Access events designed to help you get the competitive edge in business! Our signature events include: * Strategic Marketing Forums - Learn all about mark …

I decided to start this group to put together a crack team of business' that help each other grow through referrals and recommendations. Did you know that referrals have a 70% chance of converting? The rules of this group are that you have to be an honest, passionate and competent within your niche professional. You have to be willing to help others and treat referrals in a manner that will reflect well upon ohters.  Potential members can be denied if I or another member feels they aren't qualif …

If you love fitness... If you love helping others... If you're looking to make some extra money or build a career... Why not make fitness your business? You don't have to be a personal trainer or gym owner. You don't need to have the body of a fitness model. You don't need any special certifications or expertise. You don't have to fork over tons of cash in startup fees. All you need is a desire to earn a living as you get fit and help others do the same! If helping others and/or fitness is you …

This Networking Event was started to share information, create conversations and to assist in your personal, business and spiritual growth. The purpose of this group is to help one another grow through support, encouragement, motivatio, education and referrals. Every business owner in the vicinity should join our group to help faciliate and grow their business. We have a great NETWORKING event focused on a new topic each week. FRIDAY: 7:30 to 9:00 AM LOCATION: Edgewater Panera Bread City Place …

Members can present Business Ideas to potential Investors that attend and/or meet potential Partners and Learn from sharing experiences and resources to one another. Business people, Investors are Welcome. We do not discriminate.

The mission for this group is to encourage more networking among professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs within the African American communities. The goal is to do more than meet and pass out business cards and socialize. We plan to assist attendees in how to network more effectively and build their business. We want to encourage more unity and support among black business owners and motivate people to start new business ventures. We will be hosting events focused on the professional de …

Meet other local Starters who have or are about to just start a business.

Start-Ups for Social Change is an informal, bi-weekly meeting group facilitated by YaySay.org: an iconoclastic non-profit aimed at empowering individuals as socially-conscious consumers, micro-benefactors and entrepreneurs. After launching the group in NYC at the Brecht Forum we plan to spread in just 3 months to at least 6 other cities, and at equally awesome venues therein.   Our goal is to provide a supportive group in which we can all: - share entrepreneurial ideas with other ridiculously am …

A few years ago I started a business in New York City. We were immediately profitable. What I noticed from this process is that there are a lot of resources for level 1 start-ups that are trying to take an idea, turn it into a product, and bring that idea to market. I noticed that most fail and will never make a profit, because ideas take little investment. I also noticed that there are a lot of people who specialize in level 3 start-ups, companies that have a large client base, and are highly p …

Having started my photography business in 2009 and recently jumped ship from my J.O.B. to dedicate full-time, I (Amy Cham) went looking for a Meetup dedicated to the business side of wedding photography. I found photography workshops, hobbyist groups, and oodles of professional networking groups...but nothing targeted to learning the ins and outs of running a wedding photography business and generating (specifically) more wedding photography clients. So I started this group. My goal is to create …