Two Great Resources: FREE Tele-Series and A Book We Think You’ll Love!

One of the biggest complaints we hear about marketing is…

“Why does it feel so icky and uncomfortable?”

Our reply is… it doesn’t have to.

If you can relate to that question and, if you worry where your next clients will come from, you’re going to benefit BIG-time from these resources:
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1) Marketing * Mindset * Motivation FREE Tele-Series
There’s no-cost to attend this weekly tele-series designed to give your marketing and mindset a motivating kick-in-the-derriere! First call is tonight.
Register at: http: //www.GetClientsNowLive.com
Click here to share on Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/dn3s2m

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2) “The Heart of Marketing” – by Judith Sherven and Jim Schniechowski

As you know, we’re very careful about what I recommend to you. But for those of you out there who are running your businesses, dealing with clients and tired of all the hypey-hype slick marketing spiels that are out there, here’s one book you must have.

“The Heart of Marketing: Love Your Customers and They Will Love You Back” is a wonderful best-selling book written by my friends and colleagues, Judith and Jim.

This amazing couple blend their psychology training and marketing savvy to deliver a powerful resource for those of us, like myself, who want to connect with clients on an authentic level. They have pioneered what is known as Soft Sell Marketing, which has become an international movement creating a heart-based change in commerce — to one of consciousness and conscience, caring and community.

To celebrate the launch of this book, Judith and Jim are offering some wonderful bonus gifts and offerings (including one from yours truly!) that are definitely worth checking out!

It’s all here at: http://theheartofmarketing.com

Not only are there special gifts for you when you purchase a copy of this book, but a percentage of book sales will always be donated to Habitat for Humanity!

Mark your calendar… I’m pulling back the curtain on Monday May 11th

I have been asked to pull back the curtain and share my secrets for balancing my successful h0me-based business and family on a very special call for the National Association of H0me-Based Business Moms (NAHBM) this week.

You see NAHBM is celebrating Mother’s Day by pulling together 17 successful business moms to share their tips, advice, struggles and how they overcame them … they’ve asked us to really pull back the curtain and let you see behind the scenes of running our successful h0me-based businesses.

The calls are all F.R.E.E. and you can get all the details and register at http://snipurl.com/evto7

We’re going to have a lot of fun, and I’ll be sharing information I’ve never shared before, so you won’t want to miss it.

I look forward to “seeing” you on the call Monday!

My Best,

Gina Bell, co-Founder
Networking Masters International

P.S. When you register you’ll receive an all-access pass to the entire Telesummit and all 17 speakers plus all of the call recordings.

You’ll also receive a F.R.E.E. Telesummit Guide and NAHBM’s brand new Business Growth Chart. The Growth Chart will help you understand your business so much better, as well as help you navigate each stage of your business more successfully! Register at http://snipurl.com/evto7

Networking with Ease [Volume 2, Issue 7]

Networking with Ease eZine – Volume 2 Issue 7

Hello Networking Entrepreneurs!

A warm welcome to all of our new subscribers! We’re so happy to have you as part of our community.

One thing you’ll come to know for certain is that I (Gina Bell, your Publisher today) LOVE quotes! And I’ve found the perfect one to kick off this issue of Networking with Ease… it’s inspiring and thought provoking too!

“You are one connection away from being able to change your life.”
Author, Larry Bennett

So often we hear stories of chance meetings and “million dollar connections”. And it’s absolutely true that you never know WHO will open the door to your biggest, most exciting opportunities.

Connecting with others in meaningful ways certainly paves the way for life changing relationships. The question is… are you paying attention?

In this week’s issue of Networking with Ease, our feature article explores this very topic and how “conscious networking” is essential to making meaningful (even million dollar) connections. Enjoy!

Happy Networking!

Gina & Stephen Bell,
a.k.a. “The Bells”
Signature of Success Consulting, Inc.
Corporate home to:

Networking Masters International
International Non-Fiction Writers Association
JV Mavens Partner and Prosper Network
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Make Meaningful and Memorable Connections with Your *Verbal* Business Card – April 09 Training Call: NOTE – Call Date Change!

“Your Verbal Business Card” How to be so remarkable your prospects beg to know more (and tell everyone your story)
with Networking Masters International co-Founder Gina Bell
DATE/TIME: Thursday April 30th at Noon PST, 1:00 pm MTN 2:00 pm CST, 3pm EST
Tele-webcast link: http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=6803967
Join us for the live call. Members enjoy access to calendar friendly recordings. (Annual Membership is FREE for a limited time… see BIGGEST GIVE details below!)

It’s inevitable so, you might as well be ready for it, the most commonly asked question at a conference or networking event (heck, even randomly in public) is “What is it that you do?”

Instead of reacting with a deer-in-the-headlights stare, or blurting out a response that generates a confused stare right back, how would you like to be able to answer confidently with a well-crafted, memorable and conversation generating response?

Say goodbye to boring, bland and salesy elevator speeches! During this energizing coaching opportunity you’ll discover how to:

* introduce yourself in a fun and interesting way

* win the attention of your audience in as little as 10 seconds (because if you don’t, you’ve lost them!)

* leverage third party evidence for maximum impact

* engage memorable conversation, invoke curiosity and leave your new contacts longing to know more!

Are you a member of Networking Masters International? Networking Insiders are in the know with access to more than 100 interviews and teleseminars in the member’s only archives. We’ve made it easier – and more affordable than ever – to be a member. See the BIG GIVE announcement below (psst! For a very limited time – membership is FREE – by invitation only! Good thing you subscribed!)

OTHER TELESEMINARS, INTERVIEWS & EVENTS:

REMINDER & LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Today is your absolute last chance to participate in a special one-time only call that David and Kristin Morelli – our Networking Magnetism experts – are gearing up for called “Quantum Leap Your Wealth”. The call is TONIGHT at 8:00 pm EST (www.time.gov for your zone) and there are over 5,000 folks registered for it! Are you one of them? I hope so! If not here’s the link: http://snipurl.com/40dnlastcall

April 27th – Gina Bell Interview with Kim DeYoung for Metromom Telesummit – Get the FREE preview call here: http://bit.ly/BoJ5J

April 30rd – Networking Masters International – Members Only Training Call 2:00 pm CST

May 1st – Gina Bell at Ultralist Building Jam Session! A totally F-R-E-E course that will teach you absolutely everything you need to know to build a foundation, grow your list and create raving fans. Register now at: http://snipurl.com/listjam)

May 4th – Networking Masters International – Private Member’s Only Q & A Coaching Call. 2:00 pm MTN (1:00 PST / 3:00 CST / 4:00 EST).

May 7th – FREE Teleseminar with “The Bells” – “7 Must-Know Marketing Myths: How Misconceptions Sabotage Client Attraction and Prevent You from Making a Living Doing What You Love!” – Registration link to follow

May 14th – Gina Bell at NAHBM (National Association of Home-Based Business Moms) Telesummit. It’s a Mother’s Day Party and You’re Invited! http://snipurl.com/evto7

September 9, 10, 11 – Gina & Stephen Bell at Get Your Networking Working Blueprint Workshop – TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Act fast to benefit from early bird savings and easy-on-the-budget installment options.

And… be sure to join us for Authors Unscripted Talk Show Thursdays at 3:00 pm at INFWA.com

Conscious Networking… Are You Paying Attention?
~ Gina Bell Bell, co-Founder of Networking Masters International

Today, more than ever before, it’s essential that entrepreneurs develop and really leverage their networking skills.

When the economy thrives the focus tends to be on financial capital, financial equity, physical assets, etc… it’s a lot easier to access funding through a bank or investors right.

During times of economic uncertainty… purse strings are tightened, access to financial support is limited or non-existent. All of a sudden the same assets and equity no longer have the same degree of leverage.

What entrepreneurs often don’t realize is that relationships and the social equity developed as a result has a direct reflection on financial capital.

Surrounding yourself with a network of people who really care about your success is like having an insurance policy for success – regardless of the economy. This network, your community will provide strategic introductions, referrals, information, advice and more… all of which can have a dramatic financial result.

So, have you started paying closer attention to your network yet? Do you have a follow up keep in touch plan? Are you staying visible? Are you memorable? Are you adding value and increase to the lives and businesses in your community? (this applies to your online networks too).

Action Tip: Spend some time thinking about this today and take it one step further… identify two people that you know who should meet based on mutual interest or mutual goals. Introduce them. Tell them why you think they should connect – who knows, you may have set the stage for their “million dollar connection”

Here are two more great articles to get your networking working:

• * An Interview with co-Founder Stephen Bell on “True Networking”
  
• * Media Releases… Defining Your Audience by Networking with the Media expert Susan Regier
  

Have you heard about the Ultralist Building Jam Session?

It’s a totally F-R-E-E course that will teach you absolutely everything you need to know about growing your list of loyal, raving fans.

Only the top online business and personal development/ motivational experts are allowed to teach during this course and Gina Bell, co-Founder of Networking Masters International is among the expert team!

Register now at: http://snipurl.com/listjam

Yes, you read it right… You can be one of a limited group of entrepreneurs who claim FREE annual membership for one full year. Your only investment – a small shipping and handling fee of just $9.95 (less than you’d spend on an average take-out lunch!).

Hurry! When word gets out about this Big Give, the memberships will go fast!

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Here is a brief description of what you’ll receive when you join… Membership Benefits include:

* Networking Mastery 3-CD set. Enjoy a new CD in your mailbox every 3-4 months
* Live Monthly Teleseminars (includes downloadable audio recordings)
* Live Monthly Q & A/coaching calls (includes downloadable audio recordings)
* Immediate access to an ever-growing educational audio archive worth thousands of dollars (currently more than 100 recordings on file!)
* Member Discount: Get Clients Now! Group Mastermind at www.getmoreandbetterclientsnow.com
* Member Discount: 3-day Live Get Your Networking Working Blueprint Workshop. Watch the event trailer now at www.getyournetworkingworking.com
* and a whole lot more!

Full description and details at: http://www.thenetworkingmasters.com/benefits

Payment Methods: MasterCard, Visa. Membership fee CDN dollars.

Membership Renewal: Credit card payments automatically renew in 12 Months. Regular annual membership fee is $239.40 per year renewed at easy-on-the-budget monthly installments of just $19.95 per month. You will receive a membership renewal reminder via e-mail 10 days before the renewal. It’s very important that you register with a valid and monitored email address. Also, please add info[at]thenetworkingmasters.com to your safe senders list.

Networking Masters International is a division of Signature of Success Consulting, Inc.

Networking with Ease: [Volume 2 Issue 6]

Networking with Ease eZine – Volume 2 Issue 6

Hello Networking Entrepreneurs!

Spring fever has officially arrived at The Bell residence!

We spent much of the weekend cleaning sorting, organizing and re-arranging. We even put a lot of our winter clothing into storage. If you aren’t familiar with the weather in central Canada, this is a bit of wishful thinking (a.k.a. early in the season) but we’ve got our fingers crossed for more of a “power of positive thinking” effect tee hee! (Keep your fingers crossed for us okay we’re anxious to use our deck!). Be sure to scroll down to this week’s featured resource – SPRING is the perfect time to do a clean sweep of your business to clear out the clutter.

Much of our time this week was also devoted to nursing a sick baby boy… our Shih Tzu Zander (Graham Bell… short for Alexander Graham Bell he he). Little did we know the breed is prone to sensitive skin and food allergies and had no idea it could lead to an ear infection… poor little guy.

Steve’s been a little under the weather too but that didn’t keep him from doing what he does best which is coaching both business and on the ski hill.

In this week’s issue of Networking with Ease, we continue to explore March’s training topic of “Follow up Keep In Touch”…  It’s essential to effective networking and repeat business! Enjoy!

Happy Networking!

Gina & Stephen Bell,
a.k.a. “The Bells”
Signature of Success Consulting, Inc.
Corporate home to:

Networking Masters International
International Non-Fiction Writers Association
JV Mavens Partner and Prosper Network
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Make Meaningful and Memorable Connections with Your *Verbal* Business Card – April 09 Training Call:

“Your Verbal Business Card” How to be so remarkable your prospects beg to know more (and tell everyone your story)
with Networking Masters International co-Founder Gina Bell
DATE/TIME: Thursday April 23rd at Noon PST, 1:00 pm MTN 2:00 pm CST, 3pm EST
Tele-webcast link: http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=6803967
Join us for the live call. Members enjoy access to calendar friendly recordings. (Annual Membership is FREE for a limited time… see BIGGEST GIVE details below!)

It’s inevitable so, you might as well be ready for it, the most commonly asked question at a conference or networking event (heck, even randomly in public) is “What is it that you do?”

Instead of reacting with a deer-in-the-headlights stare, or blurting out a response that generates a confused stare right back, how would you like to be able to answer confidently with a well-crafted, memorable and conversation generating response?

Say goodbye to boring, bland and salesy elevator speeches! During this energizing coaching opportunity you’ll discover how to:

* introduce yourself in a fun and interesting way

* win the attention of your audience in as little as 10 seconds (because if you don’t, you’ve lost them!)

* leverage third party evidence for maximum impact

* engage memorable conversation, invoke curiosity and leave your new contacts longing to know more!

Are you a member of Networking Masters International? Networking Insiders are in the know with access to more than 100 interviews and teleseminars in the member’s only archives. We’ve made it easier – and more affordable than ever – to be a member. See the BIG GIVE announcement below (psst! For a very limited time – membership is FREE – by invitation only! Good thing you subscribed!)

OTHER TELESEMINARS, INTERVIEWS & EVENTS:

March 31st – Networking Masters International – Private Member Q & A Coaching Call 2:00 pm CST (dial-in details will be emailed to Networking Insider members privately)

March 31st - NAHBM (National Association of Home-Based Business Moms) Virtual Networking Luncheon “to meet the experts” http://snipurl.com/evto7

April 1st - Gina Bell at Femalepreneurs.com Business Success Coaching Club

April 4th - Gina & Stephen Bell at BNI Saskatchewan 3rd Annual Charity Awards Gala

April 14th - Gina Bell at MOMeo Telesummit  http://snipurl.com/evuc5

April 23th – Gina Bell at AWE – International Association of Web Entrepreneurs Member Training Event

April 30rd – Networking Masters International – Private Member Q & A Coaching Call 2:00 pm CST (dial-in details will be emailed to Networking Insider members privately)

September 9, 10, 11 – Gina & Stephen Bell at Get Your Networking Working Blueprint Workshop – TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Act fast to benefit from early bird savings and easy-on-the-budget installment options.

And… be sure to join us for Authors Unscripted Talk Show Thursdays at 3:00 pm at INFWA.com

The #1 Way to Follow Up With Clients and Prospects
~ Stephen Bell, co-Founder of Networking Masters International

Okay, so you’ve been out networking and you’ve managed to meet some pretty cool people. This is great but, now what?

A common question that I get from clients is “What is the ‘best’ way to follow up with someone I’ve recently met?”

Now, when it comes to follow up, there are many things you can do… i.e. pick up the phone and call them; send a letter, brochure, postcard, news clipping or invitation thru direct mail; sign them up to receive your print &/or email newsletters; plan to network with them at a regularly attended networking meeting/event etc…

All of the above can be highly effective follow up strategies… but, which one is BETTER? Well, this is a bit of a trick question because the answer depends on you and which one(s) you will actually do!

There really isn’t a “best” way to follow up. It really doesn’t matter what I think is the best strategy if it outlines an approach that isn’t comfortable or motivating to YOU.

Action Tip: Take a moment and think of the many ways that you could follow up with prospects and clients. Make a list and immediately cross out the ones that seem complicated or time consuming and focus your attention on ideas that are simple and quick. If you keep revisiting one of the strategies you originally crossed off the list, dig a little deeper and ask yourself what is preventing you from using that strategy? It may be as simple as finding a system to simplify it, or perhaps it is a task that can be automated or delegated?

One final consideration is… how do your contacts WANT to be followed up with? Simply asking them what their preferred method of contact is, will enhance their experience with you and your company. i.e. “Okay, great! We’ll do lunch next week then. Should I call you or email you to confirm a time?” or “Yes, I’d be happy to send you more information about that. Would you prefer that by mail or email?

You’ve heard it before, and I’ll tell you again… there’s a FORTUNE in your follow up. It doesn’t matter how you do it, rather that you do it!

Really, there are so many little things you can do to create greater results from your networking efforts.  A great start is to explore the wealth of information, articles, interviews and resources right here on this blog!

Here are two more great articles to get your networking working:

• * An Interview with co-Founder Stephen Bell on “True Networking”
  
• * Media Releases… Defining Your Audience by Networking with the Media expert Susan Regier
  

It’s SPRING – time to make a clean sweep of your business and clear out the clutter!

Do you know the single biggest threat to your success? It isn’t the economy. It isn’t your competitors. It’s YOU and all those negative beliefs, self-sabotaging habits and the fears that keep you on safe ground (because you and I both know that playing it safe is the surest road to mediocrity)!

Join Carla Young creator of MOMeo Community as she interviews three of the expert speakers from the Spring (Success) Cleaning Telesummit as we discuss the mental clutter that is holding you back from achieving your true potential as an entrepreneur in this FREE preview call series! http://snipurl.com/evuc5

Call #1: Sales Expert Kim Duke shares THE biggest sales mistakes entrepreneurs make time and time again and how to instantly and easily turn your sales around with no money! PLUS a sneak preview of her brand new 90-Day Formula!

Call #2: Success Expert and Former Olympic Medalist Jim Hunter reveals inner psychology behind why over 82% of lottery winners end up broke within 3 years and what winning an Olympic medal taught him about the mental game and success!

Call #3: Lynn Burkholder and Carla Young share the insider secrets into WHY we as women and mothers are particularly subject to the FEAR FACTOR in our businesses and in our lives (and what you can do about it to avoid the terror trap)!

**PLUS**… we’ll reveal the super-sneaky way for you to listen in to the ENTIRE paid telesummit for FREE!

If you want to make 2009 your best year EVER, grab your spot for the FREE Preview series NOW! http://snipurl.com/evuc5

P.S. Gina Bell, co-founder of Networking Masters International is a resident expert for MOMeo Community and will be speaking at the MOMeo Telesummit on April 14th.

Yes, you read it right… You can be one of a limited group of entrepreneurs who claim FREE annual membership for one full year. Your only investment – a small shipping and handling fee of just $9.95 (less than you’d spend on an average take-out lunch!).

Hurry! When word gets out about this Big Give, the memberships will go fast!

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Here is a brief description of what you’ll receive when you join… Membership Benefits include:

* Networking Mastery 3-CD set. Enjoy a new CD in your mailbox every 3-4 months
* Live Monthly Teleseminars (includes downloadable audio recordings)
* Live Monthly Q & A/coaching calls (includes downloadable audio recordings)
* Immediate access to an ever-growing educational audio archive worth thousands of dollars (currently more than 100 recordings on file!)
* Member Discount: Get Clients Now! Group Mastermind at www.getmoreandbetterclientsnow.com
* Member Discount: 3-day Live Get Your Networking Working Blueprint Workshop. Watch the event trailer now at www.getyournetworkingworking.com
* and a whole lot more!

Full description and details at: http://www.thenetworkingmasters.com/benefits

Payment Methods: MasterCard, Visa. Membership fee CDN dollars.

Membership Renewal: Credit card payments automatically renew in 12 Months. Regular annual membership fee is $239.40 per year renewed at easy-on-the-budget monthly installments of just $19.95 per month. You will receive a membership renewal reminder via e-mail 10 days before the renewal. It’s very important that you register with a valid and monitored email address. Also, please add info[at]thenetworkingmasters.com to your safe senders list.

Networking Masters International is a division of Signature of Success Consulting, Inc.

Networking with Ease: Focus on GIVING [Volume 2 Issue 4 - March 13, 2009]

Networking with Ease eZine – Volume 2 Issue 4

Hello Networking Entrepreneurs!

A warm welcome to our newest members this week: Amy Miyamoto, Maureen McMeekin, Katherine Reschke, Tracy Jones, Lisa Hudson, Deena Douglas and Kimberly Englot! We’re thrilled to welcome you to our family of Networking Insiders!

We are SO excited! We are finally ready to launch the biggest, coolest, most exciting program in our entire careers! The best part of it is that it will really benefit hard working, motivated business owners and entrepreneurs like you!

When you consider the economy I’m sure you’ll agree that there’s never been a better time than right now to really get your networking working for you in new and powerful ways. Imagine… effortlessly attracting more (and better) clients, income and opportunities within your own relevant, responsive, loyal and caring network (economy). Exciting isn’t it!

Keep on reading because this issue is devoted to exactly that… with a surprise gift that will blow you away (in a good way he he).

Happy Networking!

Gina & Stephen Bell,
a.k.a. “The Bells”
Signature of Success Consulting, Inc.
Corporate home to:
Networking Masters International
International Non-Fiction Writers Association
JV Mavens Partner and Prosper Network

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GET YOUR NETWORKING WORKING TRAINING EVENT – MARCH 09:

“Follow Up Keep In Touch”
with Networking Masters International co-Founder Stephen Bell
DATE/TIME: Friday March 27th at 2:00 pm CST
Tele-webcast link: http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=6575655
Join us for the live call. Members enjoy access to calendar friendly recordings.

On this call you’ll discover a simple, proven follow up keep in touch system that will increase your visibility, referrals and customer loyalty. Stand out from the crowd and get your networking working by staying in touch and building relationships with prospects and customers.

There really is a fortune in your follow up!

Are you a member of Networking Masters International? Networking Insiders are in the know with access to more than 100 interviews and teleseminars in the member’s only archives. We’ve made it easier – and more affordable than ever – to be a member. See the BIG GIVE announcement below (psst! For a very limited time – membership is FREE – by invitation only! Good thing you subscribed!)

OTHER TELESEMINARS, INTERVIEWS & EVENTS:

March 17th – Gina & Stephen Bell at Entrepreneurs Unplugged Telesummit http://snipurl.com/bbryz

March 25th – Gina Bell at JV Mavens Mastermind Q & A Coaching Call

March 27th – Networking Masters International – Member Training Event 2:00 pm CST

March 31st – Networking Masters International – Private Member Q & A Coaching Call 2:00 pm CST (dial-in details will be emailed to Networking Insider members privately)

April 1st - Gina Bell at Femalepreneurs.com Business Success Coaching Club

April 4th - Gina & Stephen Bell at BNI Saskatchewan 3rd Annual Charity Awards Gala

April 15th – Gina Bell at AWE – International Association of Web Entrepreneurs Member Training Event

September 9, 10, 11 – Gina & Stephen Bell at Get Your Networking Working Blueprint Workshop – TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Act fast to benefit from early bird savings and easy-on-the-budget installment options.

And… be sure to join us for Authors Unscripted Talk Show Thursdays at 3:00 pm at INFWA.com

Check our the newest articles & interviews on the blog:

• * Get Your Networking Working Interview with Josh Hinds of BusinessNetworkingAdvice.com
• * Get Your Networking Working With Confident Conversations

Join us every Thursday at INFWA.com for Authors Unscripted Talk Show.

The focus is entrepreneurial authors, their books and beyond. Enjoy topics that will boost your business and life too!

Yes, you read it right… You can be one of a limited group of entrepreneurs who claim FREE annual membership for one full year. Your only investment – a small shipping and handling fee of just $9.95 (less than you’d spend on an average take-out lunch!).

Hurry! When word gets out about this Big Give, the memberships will go fast!

.
.
.
.
Here is a brief description of what you’ll receive when you join… Membership Benefits include:

* Networking Mastery 3-CD set. Enjoy a new CD in your mailbox every 3-4 months
* Live Monthly Teleseminars (includes downloadable audio recordings)
* Live Monthly Q & A/coaching calls (includes downloadable audio recordings)
* Immediate access to an ever-growing educational audio archive worth thousands of dollars (currently more than 100 recordings on file!)
* Member Discount: Get Clients Now! Group Mastermind at www.getmoreandbetterclientsnow.com
* Member Discount: 3-day Live Get Your Networking Working Blueprint Workshop. Watch the event trailer now at www.getyournetworkingworking.com
* and a whole lot more!

Full description and details at: http://www.thenetworkingmasters.com/benefits

Payment Methods: MasterCard, Visa. Membership fee CDN dollars.

Membership Renewal: Credit card payments automatically renew in 12 Months. Regular annual membership fee is $187/yr. You will receive a membership renewal reminder via e-mail 10 days before the renewal. It’s very important that you register with a valid and monitored email address. Also, please add info[at]thenetworkingmasters.com to your safe senders list.

Networking Masters International is a division of Signature of Success Consulting, Inc.

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