Networking *We provide one-on-one networking support helping our members connect to business in and out of the group
*We offer evening and morning meetings every month, your allowed to come to as many as you want. *You never need to find a substitute, join a committee or pay extra fees in our group, as part of your GBA membership *If a member chooses to give the door prize for that meeting they will receive five minutes to speak on any topic or inform us of their company *An actual dinner or breakfast served at every meeting *The first meeting is free to all guests Click here for details on our next meeting. Barter *We meet with each member and help them develop a barter marketing plan. *We provide one-on-one barter support for first time barters *There are No Transaction charges, flat $90 quarterly fee *Our members can choose how much of the price and which of their services/product they will barter on any transaction *You are free to direct barter with other members (exchange goods/services directly without GBA's involvement) GBA Media *GBA Radio: An online radio where we will interview you. People can listen live, you can email them a link of your guest appearance, or send them to GBA Radio. *GBA Social Media: We will help you join our groups on Facebook and LinkedIn were we already have hundreds of fans *GBA Web listing: Each member gets their own GBA page (www.gbaconnecticut.com/yourcompany) helping gain ground in the search engines or act as a web presence if needed. Featured Member: Focusing all our networking efforts on one member for a selected amount of time.
GBA networking events are peer-to-peer group discussions about topics important to us as business owners such as Public Relations, Operations, and social media. The goal of every meetings is not only for you to make good connections but also gain useful information to use in your business
GBA uses bartering as a marketing tool to gain cash clients. Every barter transaction should have the goal of either gaining a new cash client or a new referrals source.
As a networking group that barters we are fortunate in the fact that we can promote ourselves by promoting our members. That's why every member as access to the following media outlets at no extra cost. *GBA Newsletter: Your article and/or ad will go out to fellow GBA members and hundreds of local business and individuals that subscribe online.