Job Openings – A new blog category

Published February 4, 2010 Job Openings Leave a Comment
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We’ve been contacted a couple of times in the past few weeks about job openings. Even though FINE is not a job search networking group, there is the possibility that you might know someone who would be interested or might be interested yourself since in the case of one of these jobs, it is temporary and parttime. So we will post openings here on the blog as we get them if they look like they might be of interest.  

Territory Sales Manager, AdmorEyes LLC:

“Over the next couple of months, we will be hiring  Territory Sales Managers throughout CT.  Prior sales experience is desired.  We are currently interviewing to fill these positions, send resumes to  victoriaahughes@aol.com“

AdmorEyes LLC, Connecticut’s Small Business Directory provides advertising, marketing and networking tools which help small businesses get exposure, recognition, and connections throughout Connecticut via a printed directory, events, and introductions. Victoria Hughes, AdmorEyes, LLC

US Census:

The U.S. Census is actively recruiting temporary part time staff in our area of Fairfield County.  The work may last a few months and the pay for enumerators is around $22 an hour.  Anyone eighteen years of age and older, having a social security number and able to provide positive identification is invited to sit for a test.  Those passing the test may be called on for temporary employment depending on the needs of the Census Bureau in the community the applicant lives in. 

The telephone number to call in order to find the next test site is:  1-866-861-2010. I thank you in advance for any consideration you might be able to offer. More info at the US Census Job Site.

With kind regards, John Prenderville

“A Matter of Style” – February 18th Meeting Topic

Published February 2, 2010 Next Meeting Leave a Comment
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John Carroll, a business consultant, professional speaker and former human resources executive will draw upon his diverse experience to help you identify your own ”imprinted” style and share ways to effectively use that knowledge when communicating for maximum effectiveness with others. 

Individuals, at birth, are “wired at the factory” to be different.  Behavioral and communication styles further develop as a result of upbringing, parents, education, etc.  By adulthood all of us have an established style with our communications and behavior with other adults.  When you understand your own unique style and that of others then you can adapt yours to fit the situation …. whether it be working with someone in your office or business, cold calling, closing a sale, or making a product or service presentation.

Don’t miss this entertaining, useful and memorable presentation.  You can learn more about John at www.JohnCarrollInternational.com.

John Carroll to speak at the Feb. 18th meeting

Published January 28, 2010 Next Meeting Leave a Comment
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John Carroll of  John Carroll International will be our speaker. As an organizational effectiveness and performance management consultant, John has been helping large and small businesses with people issues, leadership development, rewards, succession planning, recruitment and interviewing, customer relations, sales training, communications and interpersonal styles.  Clients have included software and systems, health care, telephone, consumer goods, retail, insurance, architectural services, banking, transportation, publishing, document management services, and marketing services.

The topic of John’s talk is yet to be decided. As soon as it is it will be posted here. Subscribe to the blog you will be automatically notified. You can find out more about John at www.johncarrollinternational.com.

It was a full house for Randi Hutton!

Published January 28, 2010 Past Topics and Meetings Leave a Comment
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It was a full house (including at least 15 newcomers) for Randi Hutton’s Presentation, ”Gain Time, Feel Less Stressed, Be More Successful in Achieving Your New Year Resolutions”.

Randi summarized her talk by saying, “If you want to open yourself up for feeling better, being more productive and finding your success, you need to look at the way you have been operating and make appropriate changes. Write your goals down (away from your home or office) and use your calendar/time map to help direct you in consistent daily actions. Get the cluttered unfocused monkey off your back and you will open yourself up to all sorts of wonderful opportunities!”



If you need someone to help you organize your personal and/or business lives, you can reach Randi at randi@therzconnection.com or 203.451.3455. She has generously offered a discount on the first session to members of FINE and anyone who was at the presentation.

“Gain Time, Feel Less Stressed, Be More Successful in Achieving Your New Year Resolutions”

Published January 3, 2010 Past Topics and Meetings Leave a Comment
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Need help with those New Year’s resolutions? Looking to make some changes in 2010? Come to the January 21st FINE Business Networking meeting, 9AM, at the Westport Country Playhouse.  

Randi Hutton, the founder of the RZ Connection, a professional organizing and move management company, will talk about how clutter in many forms can affect you achieving your business and personal goals.

She will help you realize that you can achieve your goals, simplify your life, feel less stress and become more productive by getting organized. Whether you are in the midst of a career, business or other life transition, selling a home in a challenging market, helping a senior parent or just blocked in reaching your goals, she will discuss…. 

  • How not to feel overwhelmed
  • Why you are holding onto things and how to let them go
  • Why everyone needs a home office and how to set one up in any space …. And more.

If you have any specific questions you’d like to make sure are answered during the presentation, please submit ahead of time to randi@therzconnection.com.

Good Turnout for Feng Shui

Published December 17, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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I was surprised that we got such a good turnout considering it’s the holiday season and everyone is so busy. I think it says a lot about the interest and the value people see in being part of FINE. I’m sure the subject and speaker played a big role as there were numerous questions as attendees tried to understand what Feng Shui is all about and how it can be of value to them.  

Here are a few shots of Tracy Boyce presenting to the group and of the networking that took place. 




“Organizing Your Business the Feng Shui Way” – Dec. 17th

Published November 19, 2009 Past Topics and Meetings Leave a Comment
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Mark your calendar for December 17th, 9AM at the Westport Country Playhouse. Tracy Boyce, a master practitioner of Feng Shui, will give us some advice on taking a Feng Shui approach to organizing our business.  She will also offer some Feng Shui tips for enjoying the holidays! Tracy can be found on the web at www.tracyboycefengshui.com.

Good Tax Planning Advice for 2009 and 2010

Published November 19, 2009 Past Topics and Meetings Leave a Comment
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FINE members got some good tax advice from John Pearson, CPA at the November meeting.  John summed up his talk by saying, “Its possible we are headed to a generation of paying higher taxes.  Its time to begin to prepare for that time now, by taking advantage of your business and using all the planning opportunities possible.  Remember, there’s no problem in paying your fair share of taxes…but no use in leaving a tip.”

If you would like to get in touch with John who is a Financial Planner, Financial Services Representative with the Barnum Financial Group, his number is 203-658-1951 and email jpearson1@metlife.com . 

We were happy to see some faces we had not see for awhile, including one of the founders of FINE 16 years ago. The networking was more active than ever, with the last few people leaving at around 11:30.





Nov. 19th Meeting – “Year-End Tax-Smart Strategies for Business Owners and Solopreneurs”

Published November 4, 2009 Past Topics and Meetings Leave a Comment
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At the November 19th meeting of FINE Business Networking, John Pearson, CPA, will discuss tax-smart strategies for business owners and solopreneurs. The meeting takes place at the Westport Country Playhouse from 9 to 11AM.

Are you using your business the way you should to help you create family wealth, or is it just creating a job? Do you feel like you’re paying too many taxes compared to large corporations? Is your business helping you pay for all the medical bills your insurance doesn’t cover? Have you ever considered how your children’s college bills could be a business expense? What plans are you making with your retirement dollars for the possibility of higher taxes in the future?

Some options have calendar-year-end deadlines, so planning for next year’s tax return begins now. If you want to discuss some of the answers to these questions, please plan to attend.

With over 20 years in the financial services business, John Pearson brings his clients a wealth of relevant financial experience. Through his association with the Barnum Financial Group, an office of MetLife®, John has extended his practice to better fit the changing needs of his clients. John’s knowledge, along with his strong commitment to creating financial well-being for his clients, makes him the best resource for all of his clients’ financial planning needs.

The doors open at 9AM with the opportunity to network, followed by a welcome at 9:15 and each attendee giving their “30 second elevator pitch” as an introduction. This is followed by the presentation and then additional time to network. The meeting concludes by 11AM.

FINE is a networking group for small business owners, entrepreneurs, independent professionals, consultants and those in transition from the corporate world who are considering going out on their own. FINE provides a forum to meet people, exchange ideas and grow your business. Meetings are held in either the Westport Library or Westport Country Playhouse and are open to the public. A small donation (five dollars) is requested to cover expenses. For more information, contact Ed Fitzgerald, via email at ed.fitzgerald@coldwellbankermoves.com, go to finenetworking.wordpress.com, or call 203-227-8424.

A Lot of Interest in Branding

Published October 19, 2009 Past Topics and Meetings Leave a Comment
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We had a full house at the Playhouse for Tracie Valentino’s talk about Branding.

The questions and discussion was lively, especially when she talked about branding your presence on social networking and gave Twitter as the example. Tracie Valentino of TracieDesigns

 If you missed the meeting, check out www.TracieDesigns.net or follow Tracie on Twitter @TracieDesigns.

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