If the difference between a web designer and a web developer eludes you or if the terms SEO or search engine optimization doesn’t mean anything to you… you should attend this session. David West will introduce you to 10 things every business owner can do to acheive better lead generation online. During this session David will share 10 proven concepts that you can start to employ the next day. Increased traffic to your website is great – but the right traffic will generate new leads!

One person recently commented after hearing David speak, she said,

“I thought I would send you a quick e-mail to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation today. It was very interesting and extremely informative despite scaring the hell out of me because I know how much work we need to do on our website. Again, great job! I also really appreciated the “no B.S.” way that you speak in layman’s terms that we non I.T. people can understand.”

Cost is $30.00 for this luncheon event. Buffet Lunch included.

Register here - http://www.meetup.com/calgaryentrepreneurs/calendar/11164788/

FREE! BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENING FREE!
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Halo Steak, Seafood & Wine Bar, 13226 Macleod Trail SE

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hosted by The Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB)
In Co-operation with the South Calgary Merchants Association

In co-operation with the South Calgary Merchants Association PGIB are hosting a FREE networking evening for all of Calgary and area entrepreneurs. We just wanted to drop you a quick line and encourage you to register. PGIB’s paid evening attracted over 190 last meeting and we expect because this one is FREE that it will be completely packed and we may be forced to turn people away if they are not registered. Register now by emailing the address below.

This is a great opportunity to meet many new faces from the business community in South Calgary and many from Okotoks area that are driving up for this event.

This will be a great opportunity to make new contacts and re-connect with old ones.

We hope to see you out next week. We also encourage you to send this email out to all you know as we are sure they would appreciate this FREE event.

Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
When: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Halo Steak, Seafood & Wine Bar, 13226 Macleod Trail SE (In Canyon Meadows Theatre Parking Lot)
Cost: FREE (includes finger foods and a cash bar)

Please confirm your attendance by calling 403-720-2143 or e-mailing marketing@pgib.ca so we can order the appropriate amount of food from the establishment.

This Thursday a very special networking event is happening in Calgary.  Every month a group of Calgary Entrepreneurs link up to share business stories, ideas, concepts, relationships, build new friendships, network with each other, build strong alliances and learn from other entrepreneurs in the City of Calgary.

This month is no different!

On Thursday, April 9th, 2009 join Calgary Entrepreneurs for another wonderful and fulfilling evening of business to business networking, relationship building and learning.

Phil DaSilva of Investors Group will be sharing some great insight on areas of our businesses that many entrepreneurs overlook.  This one included.  The importance of protecting your assets, your business and your family.  As entrepreneurs we are so wrapped up in the day to day business activities that we often overlook those things that are important.

• What are you going to do later in your life?
• What is your succession planning?
• What happens if you become sick?
• What happens if you die?

Some soul searching questions and Phil will have some answers on where you can turn.

Cost to attend is only $5.00 and you can register at our Calgary Entrepreneur Networking Group site.

Event Date: Thursday April 9, 2009
Time: 18:30 to 20:30
Cost – $5.00
Location – Calgary Coast Plaza Hotel, Horizon’s Restaurant in the big room