Hi all, I know Erlene is trying to get everyone on board before postings begin in earnest but, well, I'm just too impatient. And several related events in the...
There is power out there.There are lot of florists who are tired of not making moneyand fiighting street vendors ,i myself have not bought from a certain...
William E Cahill
flowers42003@...
Jun 16, 2005 7:25 pm
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There are a number of things that we can all do to combat the order gathers (i.e. 800-flowers etc), mass marketers (i.e. BJ's, Sam's Club) and some wholesalers...
Hello Everyone, Just wanted to remind all the Maine Florists(but everyone is welcome) of our upcoming event on June 22, Wed. in Portland at Creighton's...
Cathy Reed
creed100@...
Jun 17, 2005 1:33 pm
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Attached are two things produced by the Connecticut Florists Association for member florists: 1. A revised state law allowing towns to charge higher license...
ctflorists@...
Jun 17, 2005 3:25 pm
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Hi everyone, thanks for bearing with me. The group is all back together again :-) Bob, thanks very much for sharing those files with us, I appreciate it! Have...
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The thanks are to you, not us. Joyce Leaf & Petal ... From: petalpower@yahoogroups.com [mailto:petalpower@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Erlene R. LeBorgne Sent:...
Happy first day of summer! Erlene LeBorgne Rosemont Floral Portland, Maine 04102 www.rosemontfloral.com www.mainebride.com www.mybridalaccessories.com...
Hope everyone is having a great summer! Motivational Quotes <http://www.nightingale.com/tQuotes_Main.asp?Source=INTQUOTE> _____ "It's not what you are that...
Yesterday's SAF brief included an article about licensing of florists in Louisiana (the only state that requires it), and a group's attempts to repeal the law....
Hi Dot, I would love to contribute a short article. I recently completed a customer survey that includes some really interesting results that I think others...
Hi Everyone, A friend of mine that has a flower shop in MA emailed me to let me know one of his friends is closing her shop and has a walk in cooler for sale....
Heart of a Champion Earn respect by projecting an image of yourself that people take seriously. from Entrepreneur.com By Romanus Wolter Entrepreneurs who want...
Thanks to Erlene.... I was having a down moment looking at the business checking account when i decided to read my email. I read your article and it inspired...
Hello Group, I wanted to say Hello to everyone. I just returned from AIFD symposium in Seattle, if you get the chance to go, you should. It is the perfect...
10 Biz Plan Blunders Want your biz plan to attract investors and keep your startup on track? Steer clear of these common mistakes. from Entrepreneur.com By Tim...
Hey - thanks for the input on the BNI groups. I've been hemming and hawing about whether to join a local group here - been to a visitor session and already do...
Hi Everyone: Just into my shop this morning fresh from my weekly BNI meeting. Although I do not get referrals every week I certainly have gotten business from...
aldeluca
Aldeluca@...
Jul 21, 2005 1:30 pm
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Hi Joyce, I can put you at ease for having to get a referral every week for BNI. That isn't true! My group calls that portion of the meeting the "I Have"...
BNI Philosophy is "givers gain"- the more you send the more you receive. By doing reciprocal business you build a relationship of trust with the other members....
Can I request that when we reply to a message that is posted we delete the original message so only the response is sent? This should help to make the digests...
Good Evening everyone! I thought I would take a moment just to express a brief comment regarding BNI. I too, am a member of one of Bangor area chapters, and...
hampdenflorist@...
Jul 22, 2005 9:50 pm
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Hi everyone, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Melanie and I recently took over Green AKers Florist - in Easton , MA. I have been reading some of...
Hi, this is Cat from Petal and Leaf in Boston - I have a couple of questions for those of you in BNI groups. I have attended several "visit the group"...
ichthios@...
Jul 24, 2005 3:01 pm
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Hi everyone, Cat and others have inquired about BNI chapters. You can find a chapter here: http://www.bni.com/Default.aspx?DN=33,4,1,Documents, just select the...
When the group was created everyone was set up for the daily digest rather than individual emails. You do not need to do anything to continue the daily digest,...
Hire People Who Don't Suck (Energy, Passion, and Enthusiasm Out of Others)T The hiring patterns you establish today will determine the kind of culture, the...
Thanks everyone for that great input. Cat, my hesitation has been exactly the same as yours. I'm visiting the local Chamber's referral network group tomorrow...