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American Business Networks Advisory Board
Americann Business Networks Imagine

Imagine that you could assemble a Board of Directors for your small business consisting of area business leaders willing to help you achieve your business goals and objectives.  To assemble such a group of experienced and savvy business people on your own could cost thousands of dollars.  American Business Networks offers  its members access to an Advisory Board a board at a fraction of the cost it would take for you to assemble one on your own and in far less time!  Annual dues are $300 and your board is ready and waiting to assist you.

The concept of this "Virtual Board of Directors" and "Professional Advisory Board" evolved from an American Business Networks Strategic Business Relationships Group.  It is specifically designed to provide business owners and sales professionals with an external source of guidance at a fraction of the cost of a traditional board.  Business Owners and Commissioned Sales People all have one thing in common.  They are seekers.  They are always looking for ways to better themselves and their business.

Too often, however, they see the world through rose colored glasses and they miss things that others may see.  Our Advisory Boards provide guidance and assistance to every member.  Each member has an opportunity, on a rotating basis to present their business plan, goals, objectives and challenges and the other members of the group then ask questions, challenge assumptions and do exactly what a traditional board would be expected to do.  Advisory Board Members are also subject to the "PVC Test" Passion, Value and Commitment to their Business and Industry.

The group concentrates on helping each member achieve success by working in a collaborative fashion.  We identify Specific Issues that are preventing the Chair from taking their business to the next level.  We then work together to develop Action Plans to address the issues.  Each member brings a varied set of experience and expertise to the group and together, we help each other grow as individuals and as business people.

A high percentage of our members have experienced tragedy and setbacks in their lives and are willing to help others for varied reason.  Most have bounced back from adversity at different times.  Others have experienced success beyond their original dreams only to have a setback that has caused them to re-evaluate how they approach business and life.  Still others are experiencing success right now and are willing to reach out to others who need assistance.  In the end we are all survivors and we understand the value of collective knowledge, experience and commitment.

Unlike other American Business Networks groups, the Advisory Boards are by invitation only.  If you would like to be considered as an Advisory Board Member, please complete the Contact Us form and indicate your interest in becoming a Board Member.
American Business Networks Advisory Board

American Business Networks Advisory Board
Americann Business Networks Imagine

Imagine that you could assemble a Board of Directors for your small business consisting of area business leaders willing to help you achieve your business goals and objectives.  To assemble such a group of experienced and savvy business people on your own could cost thousands of dollars.  American Business Networks offers  its members access to an Advisory Board a board at a fraction of the cost it would take for you to assemble one on your own and in far less time!  Annual dues are $300 and your board is ready and waiting to assist you.

The concept of this "Virtual Board of Directors" and "Professional Advisory Board" evolved from an American Business Networks Strategic Business Relationships Group.  It is specifically designed to provide business owners and sales professionals with an external source of guidance at a fraction of the cost of a traditional board.  Business Owners and Commissioned Sales People all have one thing in common.  They are seekers.  They are always looking for ways to better themselves and their business.

Too often, however, they see the world through rose colored glasses and they miss things that others may see.  Our Advisory Boards provide guidance and assistance to every member.  Each member has an opportunity, on a rotating basis to present their business plan, goals, objectives and challenges and the other members of the group then ask questions, challenge assumptions and do exactly what a traditional board would be expected to do.  Advisory Board Members are also subject to the "PVC Test" Passion, Value and Commitment to their Business and Industry.

The group concentrates on helping each member achieve success by working in a collaborative fashion.  We identify Specific Issues that are preventing the Chair from taking their business to the next level.  We then work together to develop Action Plans to address the issues.  Each member brings a varied set of experience and expertise to the group and together, we help each other grow as individuals and as business people.

The Greensboro High Point Business Advisory Board meets semi- monthly with the current President presiding for a full month and then the presidency rotates to another member.

Unlike other American Business Networks groups, the Advisory Boards are by invitation only.  If you would like to be considered as an Advisory Board Member, please complete the Contact Us form and indicate your interest in becoming a Board Member.
American Business Networks Advisory Board

ABN Members Only Value Seminars

  • VISIONING for Success
  • Creating Your VALUE PROPOSITION
  • Executing to a PLAN
  • Developing SMART Goals & Objectives
  • SELLING in the 21st Century
  • NETWORKING Skills
  • Sales COACHING
  • Business MENTORING

American Business Networks Advisory Board
Americann Business Networks Imagine

Imagine that you could assemble a Board of Directors for your small business consisting of area business leaders willing to help you achieve your business goals and objectives.  To assemble such a group of experienced and savvy business people on your own could cost thousands of dollars.  American Business Networks offers  its members access to an Advisory Board a board at a fraction of the cost it would take for you to assemble one on your own and in far less time!  Annual dues are $300 and your board is ready and waiting to assist you.

The concept of this "Virtual Board of Directors" and "Professional Advisory Board" evolved from an American Business Networks Strategic Business Relationships Group.  It is specifically designed to provide business owners and sales professionals with an external source of guidance at a fraction of the cost of a traditional board.  Business Owners and Commissioned Sales People all have one thing in common.  They are seekers.  They are always looking for ways to better themselves and their business.

Too often, however, they see the world through rose colored glasses and they miss things that others may see.  Our Advisory Boards provide guidance and assistance to every member.  Each member has an opportunity, on a rotating basis to present their business plan, goals, objectives and challenges and the other members of the group then ask questions, challenge assumptions and do exactly what a traditional board would be expected to do.  Advisory Board Members are also subject to the "PVC Test" Passion, Value and Commitment to their Business and Industry.

The group concentrates on helping each member achieve success by working in a collaborative fashion.  We identify Specific Issues that are preventing the Chair from taking their business to the next level.  We then work together to develop Action Plans to address the issues.  Each member brings a varied set of experience and expertise to the group and together, we help each other grow as individuals and as business people.

The Winston Salem Business Advisory Board meets on semi- monthly with the current President presiding for a full month and then the presidency rotates to another member.

Unlike other American Business Networks groups, the Advisory Boards are by invitation only.  If you would like to be considered as an Advisory Board Member, please complete the Contact Us form and indicate your interest in becoming a Board Member.
American Business Networks Advisory Board

If You Don?t Know Where You Are Going??

Imagine going up to the airline ticket counter and telling the ticket agent you would like to purchase a ticket to go on a wonderful vacation, but you aren?t sure where you want to go or when you want to go. What do you think their response would be? Maybe something like ?when you figure out where you want to go and when you want to go come back and I?ll help you. Now please step aside so I can help the next person in line.?

In Lewis Carol?s Alice in Wonderland there is a wonderful passage where the Cheshire cat addresses this same issue by saying to Alice, ?if you don?t know where you are going any road will take you there?.

In my coaching practice , the single biggest issue I am presented with is that business owners and salespeople don?t know the answer to the questions: ?where do you want your business to be and when do you want it to be there??

When I ask these questions the answers I hear are things like: ?I want to make more sales/money, or I want my business to do better or we want to grow our sales and profits?.

Those answers are not good enough because they are vague, hazy, non specific or measurable. Consequently, they are not realistic or attainable. Before you start trying to figure out how you must first answer the question where and why. Failing to do this, your efforts and activity will produce the same results as a dog chasing his tail.

How do you begin this process? You begin by spending some quality time developing a blueprint for your future.

Start by thinking of how you would like to be spending your time. Of all the kinds of work you could be doing, what do you want to do the most? How many hours do you want to work each week, and how would you like to divide up your working time? Then think about what kind of people you would like to interact with. Who are your ideal clients, customers, colleagues and employees? Next imagine the physical environment in which you would like your business to operate. What would it look like? How large a space would you want? What would it look and feel like? What level of business would you have? How much revenue and profits? How many clients, billable hours etc. would you have? What would be the mix of clients or services that you would provide?

Write your answers in present tense. Don?t worry if your picture is a little fuzzy or you can?t answer all of the questions. You are striving for process not perfection. This process will help you develop the focus necessary to achieve your hearts desire. It takes a lot of time and effort, and some deep soul searching. It is not easy. That is why only 3% percent of people will do it.

You have a choice. You can consciously choose to be one of the 3% that pursues personal excellence or by default you will become part of the 97% mass of humanity that spends their life in mediocrity. I hope you choose to become one of the 3%.

Good Selling

Steve Clark

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