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Started by Katrina Jul 4, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

YOU’RE INVITED Spa/Salon/Massage Therapist/Esthetician/Yoga/Pilates Networking @@ Training @@ Wellness Night This Thursday July 5 6-7 pm Free Biophotonic Scanning, Ion Foot Detox Service Demo “Learn…Continue

You are invite!

Started by Dianne Tuttle Mar 20, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

You are cordially invited to a special presentation Please join Wendy Moriarty and myself for a presentation on Viking River Cruises, Tuesday April 16th at 6 PM. I will be promoting a Viking River…Continue

Happy Hour Business Mixer! tonight!

Started by Dianne Tuttle, CTC Feb 23, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Having trouble viewing this email?…Continue

Tags: TV, mariotts, mixer, business

Business Introductions

Started by Patrick. Last reply by Joe Giral Mar 17, 2010. 19 Replies 0 Likes

I thought it might be helpful for each of us to introduce ourselves and our businesses to each other. Write a little something about what you do, maybe your basic business philosophy, and some…Continue

Annual Business Expo on Saint Patrick's Day! Sign up for a booth now!

Started by Cary Mar 2, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Spread the word, a booth for your business at our annual expo is only $50!....…Continue

Good Local CPAs?

Started by Patrick. Last reply by Rich Feb 2, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes

In my continuing research on setting up a viable business, I am now looking for some good referrals for local CPAs.Anyone have some good recommendations?Thanks.Continue

Twitter For Small Businesses

Started by Patrick. Last reply by Hudey Jan 12, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I just came across this interesting list of 80 ways a small business owner can use Twitter to build and market their business:…Continue

Tags: twitter, networking, social, business

Blog Talk Radio ...Looking for guests

Started by Dianne Tuttle Dec 19, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I am starting a blog talk radio program called "Let's Talk Travel" and looking for guests to be on my show to talk about travel, booking online vs booking with a professional travel agent.I will be…Continue

Tags: cruises, tours, travel, radio, talk

Get out of the office and MINGLE! Tuesday, Sept. 8th

Started by BigEars Sep 3, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Join us for some lunchtime food, fun, friendship and some schmoozing. Next Tuesday, September 8th. Details at:…Continue

Get your mingle on! Tues., Aug. 11th

Started by BigEars Aug 6, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Sorry for the late notice. No excuse, just extra busy.But there's always time for friends, food and schmoozing.So check out this link for the August Mid-Day Mingle!…Continue

Social Media - Tool or Turn Off? Don't Be That Guy!

Started by Elise. Last reply by Rich Aug 1, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes

Do you ever run across someone that is so busy promoting themselves and their business non-stop, hijacking every conversation, that you run the other way when you see them coming? The same response…Continue

Tags: Chris Brogan, Social Media

Using "social media" to market your business

Started by Cary Jul 31, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Wondering why everyone is talking about "social media"? Questioning how you can best use Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn? Interested in the power of Twitter's "hashtag"? Curious about affiliate blog…Continue

Tags: media, social

Let's do lunch! Mid-Day Mingle Tuesday, July 14th

Started by BigEars. Last reply by Sue Prior Jul 8, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Yes, indeedy, it's almost time for the next amazing Mid-Day Mingle. Shake some hands, share some laughs and make some connections.Join us!See details at:…Continue

Say "Cheers" and Meet Your Peers (June 9th Mid-Day Mingle!)

Started by BigEars. Last reply by Elise Jun 2, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Join us June 9th for the Monthly Mid-Day MingleFood, friendship and networking.See the details at:…Continue

YouTube & Small Business - Using it?

Started by Elise. Last reply by Sue Prior May 30, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Another rage in Social Media - Viral Video. Businesses are using it as a means to create brand awareness, as an instructional tool to demonstrate how to use product, show client testimonials, get…Continue

Tags: Viral Marketing, Central Coast Business, marketing, YouTube

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Comment by Jamie Williams on February 22, 2011 at 7:22pm: Is anybody here?

Comment by Brian Owens Media on August 2, 2010 at 12:35pm: Commercial Video Production

For over 5 years Brian Owens Media has been serving the Central Coast as one of the premiere Commercial Producers & Videographers (DP). In that time as with many aspects of our company's work, our commercial production team under DP & Video Producer Brian Owens has earned a reputation for creating quality videos for television and the web. Our services are very affordable and have proven to serve our clients well. Ask any of our clients or the local cable providers and they will tell you that the quality of our work is unsurpassed by our local competitors.

In August, Brian Owens Media is offering a special rate for commercial productions. Rates on location: $100.00 per hour for HD filming (includes Brian as Director of Photography, a Key Grip/AC & a Sound Mixer/Boom); post production rates are $50.00 per hour for editing and basic graphics, or $75.00 per hour for extensive motion graphics or scoring. Most of the commercials listed on our blog cost our clients an average of $500.00 to $800.00 per spot for filming. These rates are the same rates or less the local TV stations & cable companies charge before airtime, with a higher production. In addition, we can work with you an the local advertisers to offer special rates. If you company is in need of a commercial, promotional video for the website or an infomercial then contact us to discuss you project personally.

Brian Owens Media
(805) 886 - 7450
http://www.owensmediacommercials.blogspot.com

Comment by Scott Nichols on May 13, 2010 at 3:40pm: Opportunity...Opportunity. This location has absolutely the best freeway on/off for your clients, one of the highest traffic volume intersection in the city, plenty of parking, freeway visibility
and in one of the nicest center in the city. This location has built in traffic/clients that frequent existing businesses daily!!. For a private viewing of this fantastic location contact Scott Nichols at 805.235.4660. http://scotsells.com

Comment by Patrick on March 29, 2010 at 8:35pm: This is blatant self-promotion, but it might actually be of some benefit to those of you who either have a business website, or are thinking of creating one, and want to do more with it.

I have spent the last year writing and re-writing and re-editing and re-agonizing over a relatively small eBook for small/medium sized businesses who either have or want to have a website. The eBook (about 50 pages) goes through the steps of establishing a domain name, finding a host, and developing a website based on the WordPress platform.

It's written for business owners who wish to take some control over the development and evolution of their own websites. It assumes a basic to moderate level of savvy about the web.

I'm still about a month away from my first publish date, but I wanted to bring it to the attention of folks here just in case there is some interest.

I will be selling this eBook (price is still undetermined) but would like to offer it to CCT members for a substantial discount (under $10). I'm doing this both to promote, and to give back a little to a community of many small businesses who may benefit from this information. I'm thinking I may also get some valuable feedback from you folks for future editions and a planned video-tutorial component.

Let me know what you think. Thanks.

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Comment by Tami on April 10, 2009 at 12:08pm: So glad I went to the Mixer! It was great meeting all of you who showed up. Great putting a face with those who are on here! I'm looking forward to more meetings and meeting even more of you! Anyone going to the grad next week? That is on my calender!

Comment by Gary Brandes on April 9, 2009 at 5:03pm: Sorry I missed sounded like a good time had by all... next time..next month..

Comment by Dianne Tuttle on April 9, 2009 at 11:16am: Hi everyone!
We had a great turn out last night at The Marriott's for the business mixer! Over 20 people showed up. I was able to get 13 cards from everyone. I think we should order some appertizers, everyone was hungry, so maybe I'll see what's on their menu and we can have a kiddy for donations, what do you think?
Will plan on another one in May! Hope to see you there!