We are all about networking and self-promotion. If you have a business or an idea for a business and you would like to meet other people from the San Francisco Bay Area and share leads, contacts, advice, or you are looking for all of the above, then our meet-up is for you. We will have guest speakers on everything from the lastest internet craze to job placement to network marketing to real estate investment. Our group will grow and develop by the interest of our members and the level of ev …

Do your clients fail to follow through on your coaching or consulting guidance? Does your staff fail to follow through on what they need to do to get the job done? Do you have clients (or staff) who know what they need to do, and you know what they need to do, but they just don’t do it? As a trainer, have you ever wasted time and money designing and delivering your training programs only to find it was not appropriate...or even necessary? Wonder why? We know why and you can, too.   Join us at …

Are you curious about getting your business to not only grow but thrive? This group is for women who own or run a business, whether it be a small business or solo business. Coaches, consultants, speakers, holistic practitioners and traditional, are welcome! All entrepreneurs, freelancers, small business owners and professionals are welcome! This group is built so you can: 1. Surround yourself, meet, and network with other women in business, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Grow your re …

We will participate in regular business and social networking events in collaboration with other meetup groups.  These events are great opportunities to meet and connect with entrepreneurs, financiers, technologists, tech executives, Internet consultants, and other movers and shakers in Silicon Valley. This meetup is geared towards small business owners, self-employed professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to maximize ROI for their advertising dollars. This is where small business ow …

As women, we face unique challenges daily. Whether we work in the corporate world or as a stay-at-home mom. This meet-up group is for women who are ready to explore all possibilities, by using our spirit, mind, and body to connect with each other and our inner-power.   As a Leadership & Life Management coach, I empower and teach women to lead, no matter in what environment. Through discovery, growth and sustainability we can achieve the life we desire, regardless of our past or current circumsta …

Coming together to support our businesses and self-care, thereby enriching our ability to be of service to our constituents. Networking for collective wisdom and knowledge around business strategy, customer development, marketing, internet and social media, collaboration across disciplines, jobs listings and more. A focus on holistic, preventative, integrative, lifestyle offerings: Nutrition, Life Coaches, Yoga, Movement, Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Naturopathic doctors, Ayurveda, Expres …

Asian American Business Connection is a group exclusively for Asian professionals. Asians have a particular way of doing business so this group's mission is to grow, learn and educate from each other while enhancing our business skills through networking, events, guest speakers, and collaborating with other organizations. AABC  believe, "In order for us to get what we want we need to help others get what they want". That said, each member is an advocate for each others profession. We also exchan …

We believe in doing business networking on the basis of sound committed partnership. When we obtain a business networking lead or business referral, we treat it with honor and we return the priviledge with honor - Where the old fashioned business traits of integrity, loyalty, honoring promises, differences and similarities are upheld. This is a business group that upholds doing education and doing business smart and supporting others to be successful. NO CHARGE TO JOIN Some events will have …

This meetup group is for the hard core... It’s for business owners and entrepreneurs who are already high achievers, heavy hitters, and Go-Getters, but like most successful people; are itching to get to their next level. It’s for individuals with a burning desire to better themselves, for individuals on a quest to Be, Do, and Have more out of their businesses and their lives. This meetup is for the doers. If this sounds like you, you are at the right place. We cover specific areas of small busi …

We welcome those who are either already executive coaches or have an interest in becoming one, to join us in conversation, community and learning. Group organizer and CEO of Envision Global Leadership, Jeff Evans.Ph.D. will lead the groups in stimulating conversation to support development of executive coaching skills, discuss emerging trends and create connections for our expanding network. (Envision Global Leadership (EGL) is a premier firm focused on developing leaders with skills to lead i …

if you are a self-aware entrepreneur or want to be one - one who strives to make a real difference in the world. We are changing names and changing our mission - formerly The Bay Area Entrepreneurs Network, we now focus on those who desire to be conscious about the role they play in changing lives. This is the opportunity to network with like-minded self-aware peers, learn how to grow your business while growing yourself and changing the world. My name is Jonathan Bender, and it's my pleasure to …

We believe in doing business networking and marketing on the basis of sound committed partnership. When we obtain a business networking / marketing lead or business referral, we treat it with honor and we return the privilege with honor - Where the old fashioned business traits of integrity, loyalty, honoring promises, differences and similarities are upheld.  We focus on Business Strategy and Networking for small to medium sized businesses. This is a small to medium sized business group that up …

This group welcomes both business and legal professionals. If you’re in business, you’ll inevitably come into contact with attorneys. Let’s listen to attorneys give presentations on ways to avoid legal pitfalls and/or succeed in business legal matters. In the end, you’ll learn how to avoid a lot of wasted time and legal bills. If you’re an attorney, join our events for legal professionals to help plan the presentations and to strategize, network, and collaborate among fellow attorneys and legal …

Business Executives for Measurable Management is a group formed to welcome Robin Byrne, founder of Measurable Management, to the Bay Area. Mr. Byrne management initiative was recently nominated by the United Nations (UN) to receive their prestigious Positive Peace Award. To celebrate this nomination, Mr. Byrne is touring the country and sharing his management methodology with Corporate America. He plans to stop in San Jose in May 2011 to deliver a free training. ABOUT MEASURABLE MANAGEMENT I …

Coaches inspire our clients to be the best they can be. One of the activities that this group does is to meet to talk about best practices, share challenges, coach each other, discuss new findings, experiment with new tools, seek support. In general we are there for each to continue our learnings, our skills and our talents. We are a caring, sharing , proactive group of co-active coaches. Our skills and experience are as diverse as we are. You should join us if you are a co-active coach who foll …

The objective of the VBE (Virtual Business Ecosystem) group is to help every small business, start-ups, and non-profit organization to harness the power of the latest Cloud Computing, Virtual Events, and Social Media for Explosive Growth & Unfair Advantage! Top 5 Reasons to Join this group: Discover the Secret behind Apple, Amazon, & Google for Sustainable Growth & Unfair Advantage. Brainstorm for the next disruptive business ideas & model for the next Google & Facebook. Meet your co-founder a …

Do you work too hard in your Business and want to chillax with other Business Owners, Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Founders who are looking to have Fun. This group is for men and women who own or run a business, whether it be a small business or solo business or a seasoned professional in a large firm. The main criteria in addition of being Entrepreneurial is that you bring Positive attitude and smiles (always!) so as to create an atmosphere of fun and jam ...which is what we are all about. …

Classy, BlackGirl the Professional Network's mission is to encourage women to subscribe to a more upscale set of social and professional standards through networking, socializing and lifestyle experiences in a sisterly and fun environment! We Host amazing mixers, social outings, educational seminars and professional coaching solutions for Black Women in Business!

I'm starting this group because I believe that the best way to make positive lasting change around better managing symptoms of ADD is with the support of 1) a qualified coach, and 2) a group of people who share their stories and learn from each other. As someone who struggles with these issues myself, who has been profoundly helped by great coaches, I'd like to share what I've learned and help others achieve success, however they define it. Whether you have ADD or struggle with the common issues …

We will meet at least once a month (the plan is to have weekly meetings) to discuss issues facing small business and entrepreneurs today, share our own experiences in facing those issues and come up with ideas on how to help each other and those we know. As the group has been expanding and we have learned to trust each other, business referrals have already started!

We're teaching designers how to think like entrepreneurs. Whether you work for a corporation, start-up or as a freelance designer, join our group and learn how to stay passionate about your work, communicate with all types of clients effectively, market yourself and more! Learning and applying good business skills are imperative, especially in a fast-moving industry. There is a lot of buzz about design founders. Why not bring the founders, developers and the designers together so the designers …

Speaking Fearlessly Do you have an important message or mission or product? What's holding you back from speaking up right now? Speaking Fearlessly is designed to: 1) Build a community to support each other in sharing great speaking tips 2) Practice in front of a receptive audience and receive solid, positive feedback 3) Provide you with a free video recording of your speech to review later and practice in private Speaking Fearlessly is perfect for: * Sales/marketing people * Speakers * Coache …

Are you in the workforce and looking to go back to graduate school for your MBA? Are you a business school graduate in need of some refresher courses? Are you a business owner looking to better manage your business? If you answered yes to any of these, join us for free MBA lessons, each geared toward a specific topic and taught by students in the accelerated MBA program at the Hult Business School.

Re-inventing coaching, career planning, health and personal growth through online services and social networks. Read more at Self-Development 2.0. Holding in-person gatherings in San Francisco, hoping to meet online as well.

This group is specifically for Information Marketers, Authors, Speakers, coaches, anyone who has a message that they share with the world through an Information product. If you have or plan on creating, marketing, selling an eBook, book, CD, DVD, online course, seminar, workshops, or a coaching / consulting program this group is for you. As solopreneurs we sometimes need an accountability partner, someone to keep us moving forward, someone to run an idea by. This is what the Expert’s Mastermind …

Are you driven and ambitious? Do you have what it takes to continuously achieve the next levels of success? Are you determined to continuously thrive despite challenging economic conditions? If this is you, then join us and meet with other small business owners and share your success, learn from others challenges, and get a team around you that will catapult you to the next level. This group is focused on building on your current success and advancing to the next stage through directed communic …

Calling business owners and professionals who wants to network in Fremont, Union City, Newark, Pleasanton and Milpitas areas. This is a social networking group that promotes ONLINE and OFFLINE networking by meeting face to face once a week at retail /local venues. We promote local business and practice "paying it forward" by linking and referring each other's business to perfect match. Successful Thinkers Meetup is a FREE membership meetup that creates an environment of knowing each member as a …

This group is for people who are interested in making a difference in the world through their business. Maybe you offer your services in a healing capacity, or a coaching capacity or a consulting capacity. Either way, you are committed to doing it authentically, with open hearts and a strong desire to make a significant impact in a way that sustains you emotionally and financially. In this grop, we are committed to sharing business & marketing strategies from this place, sheltered from a world o …