It seems that networking is quickly becoming the #1 method, business professionals are utilizing, to take their business to the next level, or unfortunately, in some cases, to keep their business afloat. Fortunately, the majority of our i Take The Lead (https://www.itakethelead.com/) members are unaffected by the economic downturn. On the contrary, they see this time as an opportunity to gain new clients and build a stronger business.

One of our very successful business owners, also a Special Guest Speaker for i Take The Lead, will be presenting some information at one of our Vancouver meetings on April 14th – Hazel Dell AM – Tuesday 7:30 AM @ NW Bagel Deli, 512 NE 81st St Suite H in Vancouver. Who, you ask? Tom Cochrane, owner of TKC Solutions (http://www.tkcsolutions.com/) Tom is a business advisor, who is accredited as an Executive Associate by the Institute for Independent Business, A Business Mentor by CMT Mentors Inc. and a Community Leader by the Organization for Entrepreneurial Development. His career spans over 35 years across several industries including paper, consumer products, and high technology in executive and consulting roles Tom is currently focused on advising and coaching business owners in the Pacific Northwest. If you’d like to take advantage of Tom’s expertise, we invite you to attend our April 14th Hazel Dell AM meeting that meets at 7:30 AM every Tuesday. Tom will be presenting some basic tools that will help you know the Three Critical Things you must do/have to get Your Business Message Right. Best of all, attendance at this session entitles you to a free business review, courtesy of the Institute for Independent Business. You can reach Tom at 503-635-7741 or tom@tkcsolutions.com