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August 2009 Blog Posts (13)

USP!

USP = "Unique Selling Proposition" ... Will be the first topic of our EOK Training program, in the "meeting after the meeting" starting Wed. AM @ 10, in two weeks or so... Complete with "Cheat Sheet." -- DrScot

Added by Scot T. Chrisman, M.D. on August 27, 2009 at 4:39pm — No Comments

ThrottleUp 2009 aimed at innovative startups seeking funding

In January of 2010, there will be six new venture capital funds (TNInvestco’s) across the state of Tennessee with a total of $120 million to invest in seed stage companies. These TNInvestco’s will have a requirement to deploy up to half their capital within the first two years. What that means for entrepreneurs is there will be a bit of frenzy over the next several months as both the investors and entrepreneurs work to find each… Continue

Added by Shawn Carson on August 27, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Patrick Hunt has a new project, Circle Chirp

Patrick Hunt wants to let EOK know about his latest project, Circle Chirp (http://circlechirp.com).

A circle is like having your own personal Twitter about a particular topic that's important to you. So, for example, I created one for EOK at http://eok.circlechirp.com. After you complete the registration, go to your Dashboard and enter in your Twitter credentials. All your posts and comments will be automatically tweeted with a short URL back to CircleChirp. This is a very early beta, but… Continue

Added by Marty Lee on August 25, 2009 at 2:33pm — No Comments

1st Wednesday of every month (NEW)

Starting in Septemeber we will be using the 1st Wednesday morning meeting of each month for a meet and greet. However we will want a few people each time to get up and for 3-5 mins tell a little about themselves. So be sure to come and join the fun! Those of you who want to be put on the list for talking email Marty Lawson.

Added by Marty Lee on August 24, 2009 at 4:21pm — No Comments

Wednesday Membership Meeting

This week we are having Nick Smith from the John Bailey Company and an EOK member. He will be talking about health insurance, which is something we all need. This has been the most requested topic on our topic list so hopefully everyone will come and join us. Please go to our weekly meetings tab and you will get a pull down for topic idea and let us have your ideas on what you would like to see in a meeting. Also if you would like to present at a… Continue

Added by Marty Lee on August 24, 2009 at 4:18pm — No Comments

Backpackit Tutorial

I use a product from 37 Signals called Backpackit to collaborate on simple projects or tasks. I use their Basecamp application for more complex projects involving multiple teams, timelines, etc.

Backpackit is awesome for small projects or your own use. Check it out and let me know what you… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on August 22, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

Internet Mktg Training... FR.E.E.!!!

Ed Dale and the boys from Australia are at it again! 30 days of superb, and f.re.e training on every aspect of Internet Marketing for real! Also a free trial of Market Samurai - the world busting keyword and market research tool. Check it out at: http://www.thirtydaychallenge.com
Started Aug. 1, but modularized and you can catch up quick. -- DrScot

Added by Scot T. Chrisman, M.D. on August 14, 2009 at 5:45pm — No Comments

Pub Night!

Hey, incredible!!! Just about more NEW MEMBERS showed up at Pub Night at Barley's, than us "regulars." Great BEER and great conversation, and great new projects to help along... Hope all the new folks will grace us with their presence and introductions at our next Wednesday AM meet-up!

Added by Scot T. Chrisman, M.D. on August 13, 2009 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Improve your Social Networking Profile Pic

I was flipping through Popular Photography magazine the other day (amateur photography is one of my hobbies) and I came across software to improve portrait photographs. This software makes you prettier by smoothing out your skin, adjusting your eyes, making your lips fuller, and all the subtle changes defined in what makes a human face beautiful.

http://www.portraitprofessional.com

I downloaded the Trial… Continue

Added by Frank Podlaha on August 13, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

New Stuff Coming to EOK...

Great meeting today, with much commentary about next phase of EOK. Looking for "rubber to the road" Case Studies, and "How We Can Help" in specific examples with our members.

Barley's at 5:30 Thursday -- beer and great thinktankery!

- DrScot

Added by Scot T. Chrisman, M.D. on August 12, 2009 at 11:16pm — No Comments

A Client Assist

One of our very special members, Marty Lawson, has started a new business, A Client Assist. The timing is right, the price is right, and Marty couldn't be more right for your assistant needs. Marty has been assisting EOK non-stop since she arrived on our scene. She always has a smile, welcomes members online, at Wednesday… Continue

Added by Leonard Knight on August 5, 2009 at 8:54pm — 1 Comment

Ten annoying meeting behaviors

Check out this link someone sent me today, I thought it might be helpful to some of you. http://michaelhyatt.com/2007/01/ten-annoying-meeting-behaviors.html

Added by Marty Lee on August 4, 2009 at 12:36pm — No Comments

What is Business Intelligence? The understandable answer.

Selling Business Intelligence software is like selling a heater to an Eskimo, when he thinks it's a refrigerator. (Yes, we know Eskimos are now called Inuits, but that's not the point.) Ask 100 Business Intelligence (BI) experts for an explanation and you will receive as many different answers. Think of Microsoft's "Surfin' CEO" TV commercial. Who understands that?…

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Added by Frank Podlaha on August 3, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments