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In a previous post, we asked is eight enough? A virtual question of where do we go from here? Today there are millions of blogs, news sites, etc. However, there seems to be fewer stories. At least fewer of the ones we want to buzz about. Stories full of potential, creativity, innovation, good news which remains our mission just as the first day we started.

What is life without growth and potential? What is life’s work without paying it forward, sharing of knowledge, filling a need. After attending George Fraser’s PowerNetworking, meeting wonderful people as well as mentors, we were inspired to take our work to the next level.

The experiences, potential, and some of the most amazing stories are out there. At the same time, there myths about how to marry offline and online to maintain personal relationships. Logging off to actually go to PowerNetworking was a hurdle for our team, but proved most successful. It was amazing as people commented to our team about putting a face with the work that we’ve done and the reputation we uphold.

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Family is Key to Entrepreneurial Success

There are many keys to entrepreneurial success, but the most important one of all is family.  Sure you can do it alone, go it alone, and suffer the pitfalls or enjoy the rewards alone.  However success is nothing without family by your side.

Sadly when we meet entrepreneurs, we too often see them working side by side with friends and certainly too often with strangers. Somehow its easier to convince someone other than family about the long road ahead or the commitment and sacrifice one makes to become an entrepreneur.  Only like minds can understand the long hours committed to building a dream.  You have to explain working without the reward of monetary value until you reach that pivotal point where you realize what it was all about.  How do you get family to understand that your time and money invested was all a stepping stone and all you know how to do is try and try again until you get there. is anybody trying to hear that?

Was told recently that gone are the days of families buckling down and working together to build a dream to creating generational wealth.  We’re in the fad of immediate gratification.  Gotta get paid for the weekend.  Entrepreneurs don’t just live for the weekend.  To entrepreneurs, the weekend means more work. Even though the entrepreneur may seemingly live in a world alone, they live with a dream of creating generational wealth.  Well generational wealth starts with a generation not an individual.  We often ask successful people to give back.  We have to find a balance to cultivate our entrepreneurs as a family, then ask an entrepreneur to share the wealth when it comes.

There is a balance to being a family, being an entrepreneur, building a dream and creating generational wealth.  It’s a hard lesson to learn but more to be earned when everyone has an understanding.  Before striking out alone, try it with the love of family.

What Entrepreneurs Should Do:

• Don’t keep family in the dark
• Explain goals to those who are only willing to listen AND get involved
• Don’t sacrifice the household budget on risks.  What you take out be ready to replace or earn what you need outside of your commitments at home. (we all learn this one the hard way)
• Put talents of the family to work within the dream.
• Don’t over promise reward.
• Be precise about commitment
• Be realistic about potential
• Don’t jump ship – communicate communicate communicate

What Family Can Do:

• Be supportive and encouraging
• Express fears but offer solutions
• Offer talents to assist and cultivate
• Commit to working together
• Ask entrepreneur to explain goals clearly
• Set aside time for family meetings to stay apprised
• Celebrate accomplishments
• Keep entrepreneur in the know of what’s needed for both family and goals
• Don’t jump ship – communicate communicate communicate

Together:

• Plan the outcome
• Plan the schedules
• Plan the goals
• Plan the budget
• Plan the present and the future
• Plan to succeed

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• Are Entrepreneurs Team Players; Arkitech www.arkitechebc.com (@WalliesWorld )
  

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AFREECON: Connecting the Dots Between Africa and the World

Chicago, IL (via BlackNews.com) – AFREECON, Africa’s Economic Emancipation Conference, has been scheduled for October 19th-21st in Chicago, IL at the Navy Pier Conference Facility.

The three-day AFREECON conference seeks to demystify the African continent in regards to politics, geography, commerce and culture, with the intention of creating genuine, substantive business practices that mutually benefit African nations and businesses from around the world. Through key-note addresses, open forums, expert briefings, facilitated discussions and specialty events, AFREECON aims to develop more effective strategies for achieving sustained industrial growth, lasting economic development and international investment for African nations.

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Monthly Business Builders Networking – The Overground RR Atlanta

Mark your calendars! The Overground RR!! Monthly Business Builders is a networking event like no other. The third Thursday of each month starting June 18, 2009 the Overground RR!! is hosting monthly Business Builders to provide our members with real opportunities to increase their business with other member businesses and guest.

·       Showcase your business
·       Build new business relationships
·       Increase your bottom line
·       Circulate the Black Dollar
·       Meet other black business owners
·       Turn your expenses into investments

Overground RR!!® members and guest will meet from
6pm-8pm at Michon’s Loft 1155 Virginia Avenue Hapeville, Ga.
beginning June 18, 2009

(Members are free!  Non-Member are only $10.00)

Contact ORR for more info. 404-346-0808

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Twitter Me This: Are you in the next wave to join twitter?

We caught what some might call the first or second wave in joining twitter.  So when we asked the question “what is twitter?” Nobody knew.  Not even Google.  There were not a million or so results in the search engines so we had to figure it ourselves.  It wasn’t a community, just a simple way to update our status on our website and myspace.  We were in the process of moving our blog a couple years ago circa 2007 I believe.  The new software wanted to know our twitter account.  We setup the account anyway just to grab our name and kept it moving.  The lone widget for twitter barely worked if at all. There were probably new gadgets competing to do the same.

A couple of years later, twitter has almost replaced the telephone.  It’s provided a vehicle for television to talk back and include the viewer’s voice.  Twitter has given new meaning to real time.  Today twitter is a valuable part of our website and how we spread the buzz. We were one of the first to host a “twitter viewing party for popular TV shows.” Now television is looking at how to build a viewer metric based on twitter.

In a recent weekend, a client rented our local twitter account for co-branding of their comedy club. During that same time with a break from tweeting, we spent the time developing a twitter strategy for one of the largest African American networking organizations, FraserNet’s PowerNetworking which will launch twitter as a customer service and communication tool for their upcoming conference in Atlanta.

Yes we took sides in the Ashton Kutcher vs CNN race to a million followers.  More importantly, we joined the few on mission to help save a life in finding a possible donor for little Jasmina Anema.  From a simple tweet, we met and connected with Tamu Townsend having just lost her brother who tweeted about their fight to find a donor.  Together we tweeted and launched a twitter campaign to reach African Americans with “How Being African American Can Help Save A Life.”  Months later thanks to everyone searching, tweeting, facebooking, campaigning, and testing – a donor was found.

Yet, people are still asking “what is twitter?” Once joined, they ask “where is everyone?” When we first joined there was no one to make it simple.  Tweeting was trial and error.  We learned the hard way how to answer “what are you doing?”  Some things people just don’t want to know.  However, we’ll tell you again.  Yes you need to twitter.  If you answered a recent questions with “I don’t know.”  You definitely need to twitter.  So get ready the next wave is coming.  So that its not a wipeout for you, we’ve put together our “Twitter One Sheet” to get you tweeting in the twittersphere.

In it we answered the first question of how to answer “what are you doing,” and a few more that will follow.  Plus we shared a few tips from the many questions we receive daily about twitter, such as how to graduate to mobile and other applications to make twitter more interactive so you can watch the world.

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Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry Among Those to be Honored at Covenant House Annual Awards June 24

Atlanta – In Atlanta, 1 in 4 of the city’s youth ages 16-21 lives in poverty. Each year over 18,000 people, (mainly women, teens and young children) are trafficked into the United States for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor.

On June 24, 2009 Covenant House Georgia will host its second Awards Luncheon, honoring distinguished individuals and organizations who are dedicated to the quality of life of the homeless youth in Atlanta at The Loudermilk Center in Downtown Atlanta from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. These honorees provide hope, promise and opportunities for today’s youth. They represent unconditional love, respect, service, advocacy, and family in the community. They are the Voice for the Homeless.

This year we are presenting The Youth Photography Project with “The Voice of Homelessness” award, Ms. Patrice Coleman with “The Volunteer of the Year” award and entertainment mogul Mr. Tyler Perry with “The Philanthropist of the Year”.

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Buzz on Travel: Cruise with the Q.U.E.S. 2010 – Turks and Caicos – Bahamas

Buzz Travel Affiliate Listing – Join Q.U.E.S.™ for the opportunity and privilege to savor the beauty that Turks and Caicos, Nassau Bahamas, and the private island of Half Moon Cay Bahamas has to offer.  Enjoy 6 days and 5 nights cruising the breathtaking clear blue seas from January 11th – 16th, 2010 for the 4th Annual Cruise with the Q.U.E.S. (Quintessentially Uplifting Events Series) 2010 on the Carnival Destiny.  This event, which will take place across foreign seas offers: beautiful people, beautiful islands, a Night of Laughter with BET comedian, Stacy Carver and Friends, and more.  If you have never cruised with Q.U.E.S.™ before, please don’t miss out on another vacation.  A message has been sent and the expectations have been raised for 2009.  Embrace Change.  Embrace the Cruise with the Q.U.E.S.  From open bar parties, Open Mic Night, the classic All White Affair Party (all white attire), Professional/Social forums and events, and more makes for a very memorable vacation.

Convenient Payment Options | Final Payments Due October 1st, 2009

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DryerBuzz and thePitchBlast.com Presents – TW-ATL – Twit Training – Launching a Successful Twitter Campaign




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Daddy Got Custody, LLC Educates Involved Fathers in Pursuing Custody of Their Kids

Irving TX  – Hear critical custody topics and learn valuable information to help you make your next major life decisions.  During these classes, you will participate in large group lectures, small group discussions, and personally journal to get your ideas solidified with the help of a 300+ page three-ring binder workbook.  You will go home with a realistic action plan, your personalized workbook, access to information on the website, and two free phone consultations from speaker and primary custodial dad!

Irving TX Seminar – Daddy Got Custody Parts I & II:  Combo Courses, Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM (CT) – click here for details

If you’re in a child custody suit or about to be in one, don’t miss Daddy Got Custody Parts I & II

Part I will cover but not limited to:

• What do you do first?
• Are you really the better parent?  
• How do you pick an attorney?  
• What’s it going to cost you? 
• Should you pick a judge or jury trial? 
• Should you file first? 
• Do you move out of the house?

Part II will cover but not limited to:

• How do you preparing evidence? 
• What evidence do you bring to trial? 
• What should you look for in a settlement? 
• Is settling out of court wise? 
• Mediation, what exactly happens? 
• What 20 things is a social worker looking for in your home study? 
• What can you expect in court? 
• How do you strategically use witnesses, testimonies, charts, calendars, private investigators, videos, and tape recordings?

Daddy Got Custody LLC has a mission to educate, inform, teach, and provide resources and seminars to parents caught in custody situations.

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Vendor Opportunity – Consultants and Distributors of Home Based Businesses Needed – Discover Your Business Expo Macon June 27th

Global Organization of Women in Brick & Mortar Businesses presents “Discover Your Business“, The Homebased Business Income Expo. The expo is held in various area malls throughout Georgia and the surrounding states to educate the community about legitimate homebased businesses.

Independent business owners of 20+ homebased opportunities come to one convenient family friendly venue to build their teams, increase their customer base, while promoting their products and services.

Opportunity — looking for Consultants, Demonstrators and Distributors of homebased businesses to join “Discover Your Business“, for an upcoming expo to be held in Macon, Georgia, Saturday, June 27, 2009. Click here for Details

If you need more exposure of your homebased business, want to expand your team and customer base this is the event for you.

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