Limited to 50 - Online REGISTRATION for Business Networking Breakfast -Limited to 50- FREE New Business Lead Development

Event Type: Special Event
Age Group(s): Adult
Date: 5/8/2012
Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 9:00 AM
Description: The Hasbrouck Heights Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Hasbrouck Heights Public Library cordially invites local businesses from around the area to come and connect with other business professionals on Tuesday, May 8 to be held at the Holiday Inn located on Rt. 17 South. Special guest speaker Bill Loges of ReferenceUSA, will demonstrate how one can easily develop a client list with the use of a library card. Come and learn how quickly to access useful and targeted information to cultivate the growth of your business. Seating is limited. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Some business-oriented topics to be covered include:

• Researching prospects and prospective clients
• Locating hard to find vendors, both locally and nationally
• Networking with other businesses in your area or in your industry
• Developing relationships with related businesses for co-branding opportunities
• Understanding community demographics
• Surveying locations for expansion
• Conducting competitive analysis
• Locating subject manager experts and professional services
• Sourcing new employees
• Finding investors and venture capitalists
• Planning delivery routes and service areas

Bill will also discuss the ways that ReferenceUSA can be used as part of a career searching strategy.

Some career searching topics to be covered include:

• Assembling a network of references and referrers
• Utilizing the database to find key persons at businesses
• Building datasets of potential employers based on skill set
• How to prepare for interviews and interactions through research using this database

Contact:The Hasbrouck Heights Public Library
Contact Number: 201-288-0488
Status: Openings