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The Realtor position at BNI UP (Urban Professionals) is available. There is a big opportunity for a qualified, experienced Realtor to join our downtown Vancouver BNI chapter. We are currently accepting applications for this very important role in our chapter. This is a coveted position and is very rarely open for new Realtors.  If you are interested in applying for this position, please attend an upcoming meeting and introduce yourself. Meeting Time: 7am - 9am every Wednesday Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel3rd Floor - 1133 West Hastings Street @ Thurlow Map to location Price: $25 NOTE: You must register in advance…

The New Year is upon is and it's time to reflect on 2013 talk about New Year's resolutions. BNI UP members recently shared their goals in order to help us grow and support each other. If your business goals for 2014 include: improving your public speaking expanding your professional network growing your business improving your profit margin reaching new markets Then you should come visit our chapter http://bniup.com. We meet weekly for breakfast and networking.We'd love to have you as a guest. Our expanding chapter is especially looking for the following business categories: printing, naturopath, registered massage therapist, personal trainer,…

Being a member of BNI is about more than increasing profitability. Many of our members are solopreneurs, and one of the many reasons we joined was to connect and collaborate with other likeminded professionals. After having previously worked in offices that organized charitable fundraisers over the holidays, BNI UP members discussed how they could "give back" this holiday season. We are collecting food and cash donations that will go to The Greater Vancouver Food Bank. We are also donating the proceeds from the meeting dues along with other member donations to an outreach charity that helps needy people in El…

Businesses often feel that a website is enough of an online presence when in fact, a static and abandoned website can be detrimental to brand awareness and sales. If you are looking to gain more website traffic from Internet marketing here's some good tips on why you should keep your blog updated.  Consistently posting fresh, quality blog content brings attention to your website and company. A blog has become essential to a business' Internet marketing strategy. It's not only a venue for businesses to connect with their potential customers, but it's also a key publicity tool to gain online exposure,…