I have found the past meetups to be both interesting and valuable. But at the same time, I realize that they did not necessarily meet the needs of some of the group members.

So with this meetup, I am trying out a new format.

Serif and I have developed an action packed, two hour seminar that is designed to meet the needs of people who:

• want to start an Internet based business, or
  
• want to use the Internet to strengthen or expand their existing business,
  

but who are unsure about how to use the Internet in order to get the most benefit for their new or expanding business.

This is an educational seminar for people are unsure about all of the options and opportunities that are available on the Internet.

This is an information packed, two hour seminar designed to open minds and eyes to the various opportunities available on the Internet and provide information about how to take advantage of those opportunities. This is a basic seminar that will cover many topics. It is not an advanced course designed to cover one specific topic in great detail.

And for the first time I have decided to charge for members who want to attend this seminar.

More information is available at http://www.harperwest...

Who should attend?
This seminar is for people who currently own or want to start:

• A traditional business that sells any product or service; or
  
• A business that is primarily Internet based.
  

What will you learn?
Topics to be covered:

• How do people use the Internet to make money?
  
• Monetizing your site.
  
• Initial considerations: Does the product or service you have or are considering give you the best likelihood of success?
  
• How is it possible to make money by using the internet but without having your own website?
  
• How to create a website.
  
• Website essentials.
  
• Internet Marketing Strategies
  
• How to build traffic 1.
  
• Blueprint to improve your site.
  
• Starting an e-commerce business in a down economy.
  
• Best practices in a down economy
  
• How to build traffic 2: The Power of the Blog
  
• Common Problems to Avoid.