Forget Google! 3 Tricks & 3 Treats to Gain New Customers – with Lia Kay Barrad Tuesday, Oct 18

In the dynamic world of Internet market and the social media craze, businesses can overlook some of the most important basics for finding new customers and cultivating profitable relationships.

Internet marketing specialist and Certified Search Engine Optimization Consultant Lia Kay Barrad will present six powerful, insider tricks and treats to make your business prospecting GLOW this season.

Topics include:

• How to enhance your business presence and online networking skills on meetup group sites, chambers of commerce sites, Linkedin, etc.
• Shortcuts to getting your accurate business information distributed all over the Internet.
• Unlocking non-technical computer and website configuration that can affect search.
• How and why to use Alexa.com as an invaluable resource.
• Tips for contact follow-up, email etiquette, and how to avoid email and online scams.

 About Lia Kay Barrad

Lia Kay Barrad, known to some as ‘Barrads Buzz,’ is the founder of In Search of Customers. She has helped over 100 companies develop their internet presence to gain clicks, calls, and sales. (www.insearchofcustomers.com)

Don’t be afraid!  Register now for this information-packed session.

Event Information.  Pre-Registration Required

• WHEN: Tuesday, October 18, 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
• WHERE: Center Street Grill, 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz
• COST: SCBC Members $16.00/person or $25.00/person — includes lunch, water or tea, tax & gratuity. $10 for guests who choose to not eat lunch.
• RSVP REQUIRED: Please RSVP by e-mail to info@scbusinessconnect.com or call 831-345-5563, stating that you will be attending the luncheon on Oct. 18, 2011.

Powerful Presentations with Rita Barber. Tuesday Oct. 4th

How can you grow your business and command higher fees at the same time?

Present like a Pro and you’ll reap the rewards of the big bucks. In this information-packed presentation, Presentation Pro, Rita Barber, will share the dos and don’ts of compelling presentations, the top techniques used in presentations, and the top-three styles used in visual presentations. Missing this presentation is like leaving money on the table. See you there!

Rita Barber teaches others that while content is king, a great presentation gives you the keys to the kingdom. Within the corporate world, she has consistently placed as a nationwide leader in sales and management in both the recruiting and telecommunications industries. More recently, she has founded two businesses, as well as running a successful private practice that helps individuals strategize and run effective career and business campaigns. On the community side, she directs all marketing activities for Toastmasters from San Francisco to Monterey.

Event Info — Pre-registration is Required

- SCBC Members $16.00/person for lunch includes water or tea, tax & gratuity.
- Guests $25.00/person for lunch includes water or tea, tax & gratuity.
- $10 for guests who choose to not eat lunch.
- RSVP REQUIRED — Please RSVP by e-mail to info@scbusinessconnect.com or call 831-345-5563, stating that you will be attending our Luncheon on Oct. 4, 2011.

How to unleash your creativity to build more sales and a killer brand.

Does creativity play a role in making sales and building your business? You better believe it.