Here are some tips on having a great meeting:

1.  High-quality headset and webcam:
Most laptops now include these. Headsets and microphones are necessary to prevent background noise and echoes, as well as to ensure adequate volume.  Here is the Camera I am using.  https://amzn.to/2UJtTad

2.  Connection checks:
Minimum suggested internet speeds are 20 mbs/download, and 10 mbs/upload. you can test your speed here for free https://www.speedtest.net/

3.  Professional background
Present yourself in front of a professional environment free of distractions, with adequate foreground lighting and minimum background lighting to ensure a visible face to the camera. or you can get a greenscreen for very little money.  https://amzn.to/2yigkHj

4.  Business casual or business professional dress
Dress appropriately for the meetings, as you would an in-person meeting.

5.  Practice
Write your Weekly Presentations and rehearse to ensure you meet the timing requirements of the meeting. Complete training and how-to video here  https://bakersfieldbusinessnetworkinggroup.com/how-to-share-your-screen-on-zoom/

7. Unmute only during speaking portions
In order to minimize distractions, mute yourself during non-speaking portions.

8. Create a Zoom Account
Especially in these times of social distancing, connecting with positive local business peers is important. Social distancing should not mean social or business isolation. So we hope you’ll join us next meeting.

I have come across an article written in Forbs Magazine some time back and as I read through it I found it to be quite insightful and helpful. I have provided a link to the article for your enjoyment.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfidelman/2014/08/15/20-world-class-presentation-experts-share-their-top-tips/#4d2cfba85c40

Win a Trip for two to the Cabernet House, an Old World Inn in Napa, CA.

We are having a BBNG Membership Drive starting Aug 20th ~ Nov 15th, 2019  The member with the most points at the end of the drive will win this fabulous package.

A two-night stay at the famous Hotel Napa Valley, an Old World Inn. Experience the secrets of the Napa Valley when you stay at Hotel Napa Valley, downtown Napa’s newest boutique hotel– a warm and friendly wine country escape. Their website

How the contest works.

This is a BBNG wide drive so all members are in the drive. You will get 1 point for each visitor who visits a chapter meeting up to a total of 2 points.  The prospective member can visit more than 1 chapter, however, the point limit per visitor is 2.  You can get 1 bonus point if they attend the mixer. If the join a group you will get 5 bonus points.  So the max for 1 prospective member is 8 points.

You must be a member in good standing to receive points.  If you quit your membership before the conclusion of the drive all of your points will be lost.

To qualify for the point.

1. The prospective member must complete the guest form and name you as the inviter each time.
2. They must be a qualified prospective member.  ie: someone who has a real interest and can join the group. No just inviting your unemployed friends lol

You will also lose 1 point each time you miss a meeting.  You can have a substitute in your place and retain your point. A substitute is not a visitor and will not receive a point.

The prize is for two nights at the Hotel Napa in Napa, CA at a date of your choosing within 1 year. if the hotel is booked or has raised its prices beyond the current rate an alternative hotel may be selected. As the winner, you can also take the cash value of $500.

Rules are subject to change.

Please Complete this form to submit your application to join the Tuesday BBNG at Riverlakes Golf Course.

A new business networking group is forming on Thursdays at 11:30 am for lunch. This group will meet for 1 hr. This is an exclusive group and only 1 company per category may join.

The membership cost is $125 per year.

Pending memberships are:

• Kevin Rende of Fidelity General (Mortgage Loans)
• Kyle Brown of My Bakersfield Printer (Printer & Promotional Products)
• Nicolas Fequiere of Northwestern Mutual (Financial Advisor)
• Bobbi Thompson Coldwell Banker (Real Estate)

If you would like to be a part of this group please email Kyle at kyle@baoa.us and mention the Thursday BBNG group. Please include your name, company & phone #

Change Detection

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Social Media Marketing Society

Discover the latest social media techniques to quickly grow your business
The Social Media Marketing Society will help you discover how to implement the newest social media marketing tactics. No more guessing. We show you how, step-by-step.

The result: You become a hero as you quickly apply new ideas that keep your business on the leading edge, ahead of your competitors.

The team at Social Media Examiner will guide you.

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Our group will have a booth at the Hispanic Business Conference & Expo on Thursday August 27th 2015.
The booth will represent the group as a whole and some members will be featured.
All featured members will get:

• Your Logo on the Banner
• Your Company Name & Phone Number on the Banner
• Your Business Cards, Tri-Folds, Flyers, any information you provide on the Table.
• Copy of all Business Cards we collect.
• Time in the booth “if wanted” (1pm to 7pm).  You must work at least 1hr if you are going to be in the booth.

Deadline to sign up is Sunday Night as I will be ordering the banner on Monday Morning.

Total Investment is $40.00 Per Company
Please fill in the form below

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