Our Next Meeting - July 15
The next regularly scheduled LIEG meeting is July 15. The full year’s schedule is here.
LIEG thanks Regus and Stacey Williamson for allowing us to use its meeting room in Rexcorp Plaza. Photo courtesy of Regus. Please contact Stacey for any of your office, meeting or conference needs.
Please note that the regularly scheduled LIEG meetings are NOT open to the public. You MUST contact us if you would like to attend one of our meetings. You can contact us through our online form here. We do sponsor two public meetings each year and these are open to the general public.
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Our Next Meeting - June 17
The next regularly scheduled LIEG meeting is June 17. The full year’s schedule is here.
LIEG thanks Regus and Stacey Williamson for allowing us to use its meeting room in Rexcorp Plaza. Photo courtesy of Regus. Please contact Stacey for any of your office, meeting or conference needs.
Please note that the regularly scheduled LIEG meetings are NOT open to the public. You MUST contact us if you would like to attend one of our meetings. You can contact us through our online form here. We do sponsor two public meetings each year and these are open to the general public.
Topics: ** OUR NEXT MEETING **
Make Your Own Luck
Some people have an inexplicable amount of good luck. Even during tough times, they’re successful in their careers, finances, and their personal lives without seemingly having to overcome the adversities that plague most of us. They don’t appear to be smarter or more talented, but they do seem to be blessed with some force of nature that consistently produces good fortune.
There are some obvious measures of luck such as winning a lottery or being born into royalty, but for most lucky individuals, good fortune is not a random occurrence. It truly has to do with having the mindset that encourages and allows lucky events to occur.
Do lucky people act differently? Some recent studies have shown that they tend to have certain personality traits in common that play a pivotal role in producing luck. These so-called “lucky” individuals have been shown to be more extroverted, positive and open-minded, and less anxious than their less fortunate counterparts.
While having a winning personality certainly helps. There is one additional factor that can determine one’s ability to be lucky. It’s opportunity. Lucky people tend to create more opportunities for themselves to connect with others and socially interact. Anyone can improve their luck by welcoming new opportunities in their lives. These four strategies can help:
Open Up to Receive Opportunities
Opportunities can happen at anytime, anywhere. The more you make yourself available to receive them, the more likely they will come your way. How can you accelerate your opportunities? Network, take up a new hobby, join a group, reconnect with old colleagues, and even talk to the guy behind you in the grocery store line. Being friendly, relaxed, and interested in others will open yourself to many new opportunities.
Reacquaint Yourself with Your Inner-You
You have an intuition and gut feelings for a reason. They’re your internal compass to guide you on your life’s path. With the hectic pace of life, it can be hard to hear your inner-you. Take time out of each and every day to clear your mind, unwind, and even meditate to be able to effectively make the necessary decisions that will encourage luck to come your way.
Have Confidence in the Future
Lucky people are inherently optimistic. They expect good things to happen to them. Both negative and positive expectations can be self-fulfilling prophecies. So, doesn’t it just make sense to stay positive, and through your consistently upbeat thoughts, you’ll create your own luck in the coming days, months, and years.
Make Lemonade
Even lucky individuals are dealt lemons from time to time. It’s what you do with them that will make all the difference. Develop techniques to cope with the negative aspects of life and don’t ruminate over past problems. Move forward and stay positive.
While you can’t will yourself to win the lottery, you can control your mindset. So-called unlucky individuals can transform themselves if they have the desire and drive to do so. It takes conscious effort to be positive and make the best of a situation. It takes an open mind to be accepting of new ideas. It takes a smile and the desire to connect with others to welcome new opportunities.
- Article written by Adrian Miller
Topics: Business Improvement
Too Much Caution
With the ongoing recession, concerns of global warming, and now a possible flu pandemic, it’s certainly understandable to be fearful about the future. We are all facing adversity in a variety of ways right now. Caution is undoubtedly a self-preserving necessity in these challenging times, but many of us have transitioned from being cautious to becoming the proverbial deer in the headlights - so fearful that we’re unable to move forward, make decisions, or take chances.
While putting safety first is always a smart decision, being too cautious means missing opportunities and even positioning yourself for failure. Striking the balance between risk and reward is an essential part of business. Now isn’t the time to freeze and hope for the best. It’s the time to be smart, bold, quick on our feet, and flexible enough to change. Times like these are for the brave, the innovators, and for those who are willing and able to truly think outside of the box. Are you ready to find those rewards?
You Can’t Lose What You Don’t Have
Whether you’re hoping to land a new account, find a new job, or start your own business, persistence and drive are more essential than ever. Too many of us fear rejection and stop ourselves from knocking on doors and making those calls. The reality is that you don’t have anything to lose until you actually have it. So, get out there, be brave, and communicate exactly what you want.
Find a New Way
If you’re discovering that your usual ways of conducting business seem to no longer work effectively, you’re not alone. Times are changing, and the individuals who are the quickest to adapt and find new opportunities will be one step ahead of those who are still thinking it’s business as usual. Utilize new strategies to attract clients, prospects, and leads and separate yourself from the masses.
Be Positive!
It’s a little known fact that there were more millionaires made during the Great Depression than in any other era in U.S. history. Just as in the years immediately following the 1929 stock market crash, the current times are prime for innovators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who is willing to work hard and stay positive. Look for opportunities to join forces with fellow positive individuals and stay focused on making the future brighter than it’s ever been before.
One final thought. In the words of Indian prime minister Nehru “The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.”
- Article written by Adrian Miller
Topics: Business Improvement
Our Next Meeting - May 20
The next regularly scheduled LIEG meeting is May 20. The full year’s schedule is here.
LIEG thanks Regus and Stacey Williamson for allowing us to use its meeting room in Rexcorp Plaza. Photo courtesy of Regus. Please contact Stacey for any of your office, meeting or conference needs.
Please note that the regularly scheduled LIEG meetings are NOT open to the public. You MUST contact us if you would like to attend one of our meetings. You can contact us through our online form here. We do sponsor two public meetings each year and these are open to the general public.
Topics: ** OUR NEXT MEETING **
Our Next Meeting - April 15
The next regularly scheduled LIEG meeting is April 15. The full year’s schedule is here.
LIEG thanks Regus and Stacey Williamson for allowing us to use its meeting room in Rexcorp Plaza. Photo courtesy of Regus. Please contact Stacey for any of your office, meeting or conference needs.
Please note that the regularly scheduled LIEG meetings are NOT open to the public. You MUST contact us if you would like to attend one of our meetings. You can contact us through our online form here. We do sponsor two public meetings each year and these are open to the general public.
Guest List
- Todd Fishkind from Stromberg
- Igal Rabinovich from Net@Work, ERP Specialist
- Jeff Daniels
- Martha Stark from Signature Bank
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Tomorrow Is Another Day …Not!
Certainly Scarlet O’Hara could bat her eyelashes and exclaim that “tomorrow is another day.” However, in this current economy, such blatant procrastination is not just dumb; it’s downright self-destructive.
We have never experienced an economic period quite like this one where so many aspects of it are faltering. Companies are downsizing, budgets are being cut, and opportunities are being lost each and every day. Success now requires being smart, quick, and tremendously proactive. An attitude of complacency is no longer feasible for anyone who plans on making it through to the other side of this recession.
For those who are the “early birds”, the “busy bees”, and the all-around “go-getters” there are still plenty of opportunities. If you’re not a “Johnny on the spot” here’s what you need to do to become competitive in this increasingly challenging marketplace:
Make Prospecting Calls
Prospecting should be at the top of your “to do” list each and every day. While other aspects of your job are also important, prospecting is the task that has the greatest possibilities of bringing in money. So, make it your priority.
Network
Opportunities for networking abound - particularly during tough times. There are endless online and in-person events and get-togethers that can get you one step closer to a new client. Seek them out and make it a point to go to several each and every week. Help those you can with the contacts that you have and make new contacts with those you wouldn’t otherwise meet.
Call Existing Clients
You need to cross sell, up sell, and continue to remind your existing customers that you are still in the game. You’ve heard this all before, but now it’s more important than ever. Uncover every opportunity to serve your existing client base, and you’ll discover a multitude of new sales.
Develop Your Skills
Resting on your laurels just doesn’t fly anymore. You better be up to speed on the latest technologies, software, and lingo. Are you falling behind? Make it a point to keep learning and growing so that you’ll be ahead of the game. This isn’t the time to be deemed the old dinosaur who can’t use a computer.
Procrastination isn’t a life sentence. You can change, and yes, the change must begin today. Once you begin to make the necessary changes, you’ll quickly find that you’re getting more done and making far fewer excuses for your lack of productivity. As the famous Roman lyric poet Horace said over two thousand years ago, “Carpe Diem” - Seize the Day!
Topics: BBN (Be a Better Networker)
Social Media Business Tools and Technologies
What: Social Media Business Tools and Technologies for Entrepreneurs, Small Business and Career Transitions 2009 and Beyond
When: Monday, March 9th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Reckson Corporate Center
68 South Service Road
(Lower Level Auditorium)
Melville (Long Island), New York 11747
Featuring
Jason Alba
Jason is the CEO and creator of JibberJobber.com, and author of “I’m on LinkedIn - Now What???” After a corporate downsizing impacted Jason in 2006, he experienced firsthand the difficulties of conducting a job search. Drawing on his extensive computer software and IT experience, Jason analyzed the job search process and developed JibberJobber.com, the gold standard in career management technology. Jason specializes in social media, with an emphasis on getting professional or business value out of various social tools. Jason maintains four blogs, including JibberJobber.com/blog, and is co-author of “I’m on Facebook - Now What???”
Click here to get your tickets
Topics: Events & Meetings
Our Next Meeting - Mar 18
The next regularly scheduled LIEG meeting is March 18. The full year’s schedule is here.
LIEG thanks Regus and Stacey Williamson for allowing us to use its meeting room in Rexcorp Plaza. Photo courtesy of Regus. Please contact Stacey for any of your office, meeting or conference needs.
Please note that the regularly scheduled LIEG meetings are NOT open to the public. You MUST contact us if you would like to attend one of our meetings. You can contact us through our online form here. We do sponsor two public meetings each year and these are open to the general public.
Guests for this Meeting:
- Lloyd Garten from Select Exterminating
- Michael Aievoli from Newmark Knight Frank
- Jeffrey Daniels
- Tony Grass from e-Market Intelligence
- Andres Mikkelson from Berlin Pacific
- John Hajisava of Optimum Lightpath
- Dee Barcham, from L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, LLP
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Raving Success: Shelly Palmer on “Social Media for Business”
LIEG hosted a presentation on Social Media for Business on Jan 21st at the www.regus.com facility in Melville. Charismatic media guru Shelly Palmer of www.shellypalmermedia.com delivered a stimulating and informative talk to the 140 attendees. He described social media as inevitable and disruptive like the changes in communication that were brought by FAX and e-mail technologies. He suggested using it as if you were talking with your friends at the coffee machine. Shelly strongly advised all business people to get on board the program or risk being left behind the younger generation. For starters, he suggested signing up with Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter. To be successful, you need to learn the social media culture and make a meaningful contribution to your friends there.
– Written by LIEG’s David Pinkowitz (www.dcpmarketing.com)
Topics: Events & Meetings
