Come to a BusinessIIBusiness Networking mixer for Small Business Owners, CEO’s, CFO’s, CTO’s, Established Entrepreneurs, and Investors to network, find new customers, get advice, and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and achieved success. All Owners/Decision Makers are Welcome! We meet this first Monday of the month from 6-8pm, events travel monthly, so please check calendar (http://smallbiz.meetup.com/778/calendar/)(Events will also be posted on this blog in the Upcoming Events section in the middle tool bar)

Our next event is:  Monday, August 4, 2008 from 6-8 PM, Our August topic is “Email Marketing”

What is e-mail marketing? Simply stated it is an electronic form of marketing similar to printed marketing methods. Why e-mail marketing is effective & how it works to attract more business and grow your brand:

• Inexpensive - “So inexpensive that it lulls many into underestimating it’s influence!” (quote from www.eMarketer.com)
• Lightning fast compared to any form of print marketing
• Builds your brand
• Keeps visitors coming back to your site as you will include links to your site in the newsletter
• Way to stay in front of customers, so they don’t forget about you
• ROI can be measured and results can be tracked easily

Guest Speaker: Camilla Downs*, of Corner Your Market Reno

*Camilla Downs is a passionate web marketing consultant and the CEO of Corner Your Market Reno, Inc (www.cymreno.com). She is the author of Blogging for More Business: 6 Steps to Attract More Business (www.bloggingworkbook.com) and the presenter of “Build a Blog Website Workshop” offered through Nevada’s Small Business Development Center. Camilla is also the founder of StartUpLadies.com, a website dedicated to being a resource and inspiration to women entrepreneurs and business owners.

Location: Mi Casa Too Mexican Restaurant - in reserved dining room (2205 W. 4th Street, Reno)

Appetizers provided by: Mi Casa Too Restaurant (if you would like more than simple appetizers and water, you may order your own food & drinks separately)