Networking Events In the DC Area

http://www.wbis.biz/ The Fairfax Womens' magazine

http://www.novawomensbusinessconference.com/ Thursday Nov. 12th, 2009 8-4pm Landsdowne VA

http://www.successinthecity.org/Let's Do Lunch at The Tower Club
Where Tower Club8000 Towers Crescent Dr.Suite 1700Vienna, Virginia
When Monday, October 5, 2009 -- 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM

Astute Institute - Confronting Your Fears and Embracing Risks
Where Telos Corporation, 19886 Ashburn Rd.Ashburn, Virginia
When Tuesday, October 27, 2009 -- 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM

http://www.quintcareers.com/womens_networking_organizations.html Job search, Career Networking, Career Advancement

http://www.winonline.org/ Democratic Womens Group- Networking Happy Hours

The NEXT 5 Tips

1. Create a brand. Spend a little money to create a professional logo, business card and stationery. Present a professional image. (www.elance.com) (www.logobench.com) You can get this for as low as $50 bucks!!!!
   
2. Ramp up Online. Make creating a Web site a top priority. A Web site is today’s calling card. You really shouldn’t do without one. Give people a place to go to learn about your business.(www.blogspot.com) FREE OF CHARGE.. (www.google/sites.com)
   
3. Make Your First Sale. This is key. Get that first sale even if it’s friends or family at a discounted rate. This counts as getting started, so go for it. Network in diffrent groups such as this one :)
   
4. Promote Testimonials. Get testimonials from your first sales. Start building credibility for your business from day one.
   
5. Build Buzz. Be creative. Look for a special promotion, big event, email campaign or something out of the norm for your business to get people talking about you, your product or service. (Join group activites that will allow you to comfortably meet new people such as charity walks!.....like the one ALC is going to on Mother's day 2009.)