This is a group for people who want to start a business but don't know where to begin. It is ideal for service professionals that are looking for instruction on how to do the practical things necessary to get going, things like: Setting up a company (What's an S Corp, a C Corp, an LLC?) Setting up a business email and/or website Registering with the Fed, the State, and other government organizations Equipping your home office or finding space to lease Finding clients ...And most important of a …

This is a group for aspiring and current small business owners and entrepreneurs who need a grounding in the practical side of intellectual property. What is a patent? What is a copyright, trademark or trade secret? How are they different and how are they similar? And most importantly, how are they useful to me? This group will help you answer those questions. The group meetings are a blend of open discussions, question and answer, and presentations of practical information on fundamental topics …

SYOB - EXPO (Start Your Own Business - Expo) was created for you the Entrepreneur at heart. The purpose of the group is to help you promote, develop and grow your business. No matter how hard you work, you cannot live up to your full potential as an entrepreneur operating in total isolation. Even if you are not a social-preneur by nature attending business events can accomplish four key things to help you both personally and professionally: Educational Benefits in Networking: You will likely lea …

Do you have questions about what web marketing or social media can do for your business? Let's talk about making your business a success! This group is dedicated to helping businesses get more clients and make more sales through smart online marketing. Our in-depth, round table approach means that you'll walk away from each meeting with ideas for how your business can use online marketing to build stronger relationships with existing, new and potential customers. You should join us if: - You own …

Each CHAMPPS non-compete networking committee is a group of businesses that are different and refer business to each other. Unlike other networking groups, CHAMPPS does not require a quota of leads from its members. CHAMPPS members only exchange leads as the opportunities present themselves, thereby being more realistic leads that are more likely to result with real clients or customers for you. CHAMPPS involves spending time not wasting time on the efforts to increase business for your company.

Learn How TNT's Full Team will Prospect For You     Do you want more people to learn about your business? Do you spend money on advertising with little results? Do you think referrals are important? Then help yourself and attend a meeting of TNT.  We will inform you why being part of this team will increase sales and solidify current sales.         Sales directly related to membership in TNT in 2010  $1,089,500                  

This Meetup repeats on the 2nd Friday of every month. This Thinktank group will meet once a Month In South suburbs We will discuss many subjects: advertising facebook linkedin twitter networking get new clients business in general Decluttering worklife Work & commute more effective and much more at each meeting. We looking for people with ideas to share and willing to learn from others Beginners Welcome too. ..

Our group was created for entrepreneurial people to meet, shared ideas, help and support other business minded people. Anyone interested in having their own business, already have one or wants to grow their existing one.

I am passionate about helping people shape their futures, evolve projects, and turn possibilities into realities. I try to do this everyday. Life is "Finding Opportunites in Change." We will be trying to help others take the steps necessary to living their DREAMS and help others. If you are looking to change your financial picture then attend this meet-up, you will meet others who have. Thoughout the year we will come together as one community to build rewarding and profitable relationships with …

Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow! Especially helpful would be entrepreneurs who have experience or want support in: Professional/Personal development, Marketing/Sales/Advertising, Finance or, who are looking to startup a business in one of the following industries: Education, Real Estate, Healt …

WELCOME TO THE *NEW* CHICAGOLAND ENTREPRENEUR MASTERMIND GROUP! We are the only Chicago Entrepreneur Mastermind Group that will tell you how it is.  We don't want whiners, we need warriors.  Individuals that can contribute to our elite MEETUP group.  

I am starting this group to help match local Vendors with local events. We all work hard and would like to make a few extra $$. So my idea is to limit the number of same vendors at events, based on the traffic expected at these events. And we can all give feed back about these local events. At this time I have many Motorcycle events and charity events that I need vendors for. And we will have members meetings to discuss idea's.

Come out and demo your tech related product, start-up, or idea.