Sunday, November 15, 2009

Participate Locally in Global Entrepreneurship Week: November 16-22, 2009


Learn on how to run business and entrepreneurship first-hand from innovators and entrepreneurs themselves. Discuss the challenges and opportunities, the highs and lows, the setbacks and rewards of entrepreneurship through this open-mike event.

A total of 13 industry-experienced entrepreneurs - our guest speakers - will engage the audience with informative answers. Nov 16 - 19. Toronto, Waterloo.

Be sure to attend the panel discussion at the George Brown College on Nov. 16 at 7 pm, where Max Haroon, President of the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP), is a part of the panel discussion.

Get details in the following press-release:
Media relations agency promotes entrepreneurial spirit among young minds

Cg6 Inc. returns for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009

October 29, 2009, Toronto – After last year's successful 107% turnout, Cg6 Inc. (www.cg6.com) is hosting three sessions of open mike discussions again this year in the support of the Entrepreneurship Week Canada. The sessions focused to educate and promote young professionals the different faces of an entrepreneur on November 16th to 19th inclusively. ONCONTACT withanEntrepreneur takes in industry-experienced professionals to prosper with first-hand knowledge.

Entrepreneurship Week Canada is a nation-wide campaign that embraces innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009, the week will bring together like-minded individuals to promote and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship; the campaign will engage entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations from across Canada to host educational and inspirational programs from November 16-22, 2009.

As a partner, Cg6 Inc. joined Entrepreneurship Week Canada 2008 last year, hosted three sessions of open mike discussions, focused to educate and promote young professionals the different faces of an entrepreneur. “In less than 10 days, we have got so many supporters from all sources that we actually made it happened last year. This year, we are returning with a very strong line-up. I am very excited about the event.” Tm Mahdi, director and founder of Cg6 Inc. pointed out.

“We are very pleased to have the support of our sponsors i-technique and RSC Business Group; as well as our partners Impact Entrepreneurship Group, George Brown College and University of Waterloo, who made this year’s ONCONTACT withanEntrepreneur a prime example for the many years to come.”


The sessions will be held as follows:

Monday, November 16th
7pm till 9pm
George Brown College - St. James Campus
Auditorium 128

Tuesday, November 17th
7pm till 9pm
University of Waterloo - William G. Davis Computer Research Centre
DC1302

Wednesday, November 18th
7pm till 9pm
George Brown College - St. James Campus
Auditorium 128

Our speakers include:
- Annette Borger - award winning publicist in professional development
- Johnson Chou - award winning media recognized multidisciplinary architect & designer
- Eleonore Goulet - media recognized translation broker
- Max Haroon - association founder of accredited Internet Professionals
- Laurent Ho - media supported social entrepreneur
- Joseph Khunaysir - founder of 77th fastest growing company in Canada
- Corinne Lor - life-changing success coach
- Adam McNeill & Maya Kenedy - young dynamic web media professionals
- Carol Moxam - one of Canada's top 3 Certified Special Event Professionals
- Patrick Monize - founder of project management office for media and financial sector
- Sean Ramsay - industry recognized interactive media producer
- Vwodek Wojczynski - trilingual business coach

Global Entrepreneurship Week is founded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Make Your Mark campaign and sponsored by NYSE Euronext. Last year, Global Entrepreneurship Week ran 25,022 events and engaged more than 3 million individuals.

In Canada, local and national events and contests will be taking place across the country, designed to help people explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. Global Entrepreneurship Week Canada will be connecting hundreds of organizations to champion a culture of entrepreneurship and mentoring through a wide variety of initiatives. Students, educators, young adults, entrepreneurs, government, business and non-profit leaders, corporations and many others will participate in a range of activities, from online to face-to-face, and from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings.

As Global Entrepreneurship Week approaches, events and activities are continually being planned and updated, with many exciting, major entrepreneurial initiatives underway.

BACKGROUNDER:

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)www.gewcanada.com
From November 16th to the 22nd, more than 100 countries will come together to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a movement to inspire millions of people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. GEW Canada will be connecting hundreds of organizations to champion a culture of entrepreneurship and mentoring, through local, national and global initiatives. Students, educators, young adults, entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, employees, non-profit leaders, corporations, governments, and many others will participate in a wide range of programs. The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the Official Host for GEW Canada.

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)www.cybf.ca
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the ‘go to’ place for youth entrepreneurship. As a national charity, CYBF dedicated to growing our nation’s economy one young entrepreneur at a time. CYBF looks at character not collateral, when providing youth, age 18-34, with pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring, to help them launch and sustain a successful entrepreneurial business.

Founded in 1996, CYBF has invested to date in more than 3,000 young entrepreneurs, whose businesses have created more than 16,600 new jobs, $76 million in tax revenue and hundreds of millions of dollars in sales and export revenue. CYBF delivers its program coast to coast through a national network of more than 150 community partners and 2,800 volunteers including business mentors.

Cg6 Inc. www.cg6.com

Cg6 Inc. is a lifestyle media relations agency entirely focused to the Arts & Media. For the last 8 years, Cg6 Inc. has been recognized and supported by the media for its social initiatives. Cg6 Inc. organizes Toronto’s largest portfolio review & internship night and annual Prospecting Freelancer, an open discussion resource led by successful freelancers themselves. Cg6 Inc works closely and is supported by industry experts, educational institutions, recent graduates, independent artists, media agencies and various social groups.

As an agency, Cg6 Inc lives its mission on 3 key focuses - Education, Promotion and Placement. Cg6 Inc. is the organizing founder of Design Guild of Toronto; a non-profit body made by entrepreneurial creatives and media professionals, representing over 1,100 specialized members locally situated in Toronto. Cg6 Inc is the publishers of the subscription based crossover magazine, taking a focus to the entrepreneurial freelancer. It is the transition from arts to business and business to arts.

Have a great Global Entrepreneurship Week!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Save the Date - November 24! SIP Annual Holiday Dinner: Come & Express Your Passion

Society of Internet Professionals Annual Networking Dinner, November 24, 2009Poster: Society of Internet Professional Annual Holiday Networking Dinner:
Come & Express Your Passion
November 24, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
at Bright Pearl Restaurant

Society of Internet Professionals

Invites You to our

Annual Holiday Networking Dinner 2009

Come & Express Your Passion


[ V ] Network with diversified group of people from various groups & associations
[ V ] Meet our corporate members
[ V ] Have a seven course dinner at a landmark of Toronto
[ V ] Give a talk about Your Business or Your Passion

Come and celebrate our traditional holiday dinner in conjunction with other groups and
businesses. Bring your business cards for door prizes.

SPEAKERS
YOU are the speaker. Come and express your passion or business (email us the title of the talk).
You be the speaker and You be the judge for others. Review the list of speakers at the event page.

DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(Door opens at 5 pm, networking till 6:30 pm)

LOCATION
Bright Pearl Seafood Restaurant
2nd floor, 346 - 348 Spadina Ave (entrance is on St. Andrews Street), Toronto
Inexpensive parking available in the Kensington Green Garage on St. Andrew Street.

RAFFLE
Lots of prizes. We will appreciate, if you would donate an item for the raffle. Tickets are only $5 each. Proceeds will be donated to a needy member with some medical expenses.

FEE
$25 early bird online registration until Monday November 16, 2009.
$35 Regular cost until Monday 23.
$40 at the door. Cost includes a drink and service charges.

DETAILS & REGISTRATION
http://sipgroup.org/events/dinner2009/

INQUIRIES
For more information, send an email to Max Haroon: rsvp@sipgroup.org or phone 416-891-4937
(leave a message)

Hope to see you all there!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

SIP Newsletter September 2009: Serendipity, Social Media & Health Care Costs


Hello All,

When Web 2.0 took off, we assembled a panel of experts last year to present its trends and approaches; this year we are finding Twitter and other social media are in lime light, so we are planning to bring a panel of experts to make you aware of its power.

We are pleased to welcome BENECAID, as a new corporate sponsor who has established a Health Spending Account program.

Currently we are raising funds for a deserving member of SIP by selling an inspirational book we trust you will sponsor this good cause.

Max Haroon
President, SIP

Social Media & Social Networking Sites

Social media supports the human need for social interaction, using the Internet and web-based technologies to transform broadcast media monologues into social media dialogues. It supports the democratization of knowledge and information, transforming people from content consumers into content producers.

We wish to assemble a panel of experts (most likely on November 18, 2009) but first we would like to hear from you:
  1. What issues are on your mind?
  2. Will you like to be part of the panel?
  3. Do you know anyone who you think should be part of the panel?

Please email your thoughts, and as a token of thanks we will send you a Map of Social Media Sites.


Reduce Your Health Care Cost - upto 35%

As a member of the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP), you are now able to customize a Benefit program that offers you (and your employees) the most flexible, tax effective approach to Health spending available today!

We've arranged this Affinity Program with Benecaid Health Benefit Solutions, a new Corporate Sponsor of SIP.

This unique plan offers 2 choices:

• Benefit Plan 1: Health Spending Account
• Benefit Plan 2: Add Health and Drug Plan

This program allows you to save significant money each year on your out-of-pocket health expenditures. Please review the details


Association of Independent Consultants in partnership with SIP presents:

Think or Swim!
by Gina Mollicone-Long

Join us to learn about mastering your mind to master your circumstances. In doing so, you will open the pathway to excellence, performance and success.

Date: Monday, September 28, 2009
Time: Registration 7:00 pm (Program begins 7:30pm)
Location: Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, 33 Carlson Court, Toronto
Fee: AIC & SIP members - $10 (online registration preferred), Guests - $25.

Online Registration & event details =>


A Year in Serendipity by Dorothy A. Wright

This Journal/book of inspiration is written by our own Editor Di Wright. The reflections in "A Year in Serendipity"- for some - may become affirmations to help in heightening your intuition, self-knowledge, and awareness. For others, they can be used to develop their visualization abilities. For still others, this book may support them in dealing with life crises, such as a job loss, the loss of a loved one, or a chronic or serious illness, and foster the beginning process of inner healing. Read more ...

We would like you to buy this book for only for $25(tax & shipping included), all proceeds will go for a good cause to help out a member in some dire situation. Please buy this book and support the cause.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

SIP Annual Dinner: Discover the Top Three SEO Secrets!


SIP Annual Dinner on June 24, 2009 at 5:30 pm


The Top Three SEO Secrets Paul Tobey Won't Share With Anyone!

CEO and Lead Trainer Paul Tobey of TrainingBusinessPros has trained thousands of marketers and webmasters over this past year. He generously offers golden nuggets in his free 4-hour intensive that proves why organic listings is essential to your marketing and trains you on exactly how SEO copywriting can improve your rankings very quickly. However, Paul has promised SIP that he will give his top 3 SEO Secrets that he would only give to his 100K clients.

You will Learn:
  • One secret that will dramatically propel your website dozens or hundreds of rankings
  • Golden nuggets of secret information that will help you get highly targeted traffic to your website
  • The perfect email copywriting to help convert your visitors into leads, sales and/or cash!

Speaker:
Paul Tobey is a certified trainer and CEO of TrainingBusinessPros.Com and StreetSmartMarketer. He is also co-founder of Infinite Web Income, an online directory of SEO and business training. As lead trainer he has conducted hundreds of SEO workshops training over 10 thousand businesses across Canada. His success stories include helping giants like Ontario Place and Kissner Milling to start-ups like Online Today! As a master trainer, no one leaves his intensive training without understanding exactly how to succeed online!

Location:
Bright Pearl Restaurant.
Top floor, 346 - 348 Spadina Ave (entrance is on St. Andrews Street), Toronto
Inexpensive parking available in the Kensington Green Garage on St. Andrew Street.

By Subway, get off at SPADINA station on Bloor-Danforth Line.
Transfer southbound to the Spadina street car . Get off at St. Andrews Street /Kensington Market.
The building is on your right hand side.

Date & Time:
June 24, 2009: 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Your Investment:
$30 ($40 at the door) includes one drink of your choice

EVENT SPONSOR
Training Business Pros has trained thousands of business professionals and entrepreneurs in the art of online marketing. Visit & support SIP Sponsor http://trainingbusinesspros.com/

Agenda:
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Networking, a drink of your choice included in the price. Cash Bar
6:15 – 6:45 pm: SIP Announcements & new Affinity programs
6:45 – 7:45 pm: Keynote: Top Three Secrets of e-Marketing by Paul Tobey
7:45 pm -8:45 pm Dinner

Seven Course Dinner Menu
1. Vegetarian Spring Roll and Pan Fried Dumpling
2. Egg Drop with Bean Curd Soup
3. Sweet and Sour Fish Filet
4. Mixed Vegetable with Garlic Sauce
5. Crispy Whole Chicken
6. Fried Noodle with Bean Sprout
7. Vegetable Fried Rice

End with Fortune Cookies & Green Tea

Monday, June 08, 2009

Is a SEO Accreditation Still on the Agenda?


Today, the first day of the SES TO is almost over. There are some highlights of the day at the SIP double booth transformed into the Magic Cafe:
  • [ V ] There were a lot of volunteers and members of SIP group radiating a lot of energy around and attracting a lot of visitors;
  • [ V ] Greg started with his remarkable magic routine;
  • [ V ] Paul gave great e-marketing advice at the Ask the Expert panel and did his talk to the SES Magazine;
  • [ V ] SIP provided our visitors with a self-assessment certification's tool to become an Accredited Internet Professional (AIP) in SEO;
  • [ V ] A lot of people were so interested in how SIP can help them to improve the presence of their businesses on the Google search;
  • [ V ] It was a day of immense networking possibilities and establishing new partnerships;
  • [ V ] SIP started to tweet at the show: follow Max's tweets: "attanding cocktail party at SES 2009 Toronto show #sesto, meeting lots of people and power networking. Thanks OLGA for starting this."
And talking about a SEO accreditation we would like to remind you about an article Certify Me – Two Emerging SEO Certification Programs which Jim Hedger had written three years ago.
Certify Me – Two Emerging SEO Certification Programs
By Jim Hedger, StepForth News Editor, StepForth Placement Inc.

Two emerging initiatives aim to create and present certification designations for search engine optimization specialists. Oddly enough, both are from Southern Ontario, Canada both are being initiated by long term players in the online marketing world, and neither has sanction from any official bodies, other than their own boards of directors.

If the situation sounds confusing and ad-hoc, that’s because it is. There is no official governing board for search engine optimization practitioners. In other words, SEO is not a profession by any extent of the word. It is a practice. There is no regulation, other than the vocal self-policing that happens within the industry and no bureau of complaints and compliance, other than the search engines themselves.

From a business and consumer’s point of view, the lack of professional oversight or certification in the search engine optimization field can present problems when deciding with whom to risk advertising dollars. Again, there is no overarching better business bureau or best practices council for consumers to file complaints with. Without an industry-wide certification program, the only protection consumers can expect comes from the due-diligence process they exercise themselves.

The Society of Internet Professionals wants to change that. Formed as a non-profit society in 1997, the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) sees itself as one of the few entities capable of offering a professional certification for SEOs. They took sole responsibility for the certification for Internet Professionals in 2003 when the Association of Web Professionals ceased operation, though they have been offering an accreditation program, Accredited Internet Professional (AIP), since 1999.

Since that time, the number of specialization streams under which SIP offers accreditation has grown to include, Web Technology, Web Design, Web Management, Web Development, Internet Privacy, e-Business, e-Learning, and SEO.

According to SIP president and founder Max Haroon, “AIP is the accreditation of Internet professional’s qualification and experience. AIP are professionals practicing in the Internet sector whose qualifications, experience and professionalism have been assessed by SIP.” Expanding certification into the SEO sector is a natural move for SIP, says Haroon.

In order to qualify for an AIP in SEO, a practitioner must first become a member of SIP. They must then conduct a three step assessment program, the first step being a free online self-assessment. After taking the online assessment test, applicants must then pass a SIP Core Examination which challenges the writer’s mastery of general Internet competencies. Lastly applicants must take a more difficult test covering the specific AIP certification stream they are interested in.

The certification process is rigorous. Taking the two competency tests is one thing. Passing them with a grade of 75% or higher is another. If the applicant passes both competency tests, he or she will also need to provide references from employers, peers and friends, and agree to abide by SIP’s code of ethics.

For more information on becoming a member of the Society of Internet Professionals, or on achieving SIP accreditation, visit their website at http://www.sipgroup.org.

A second certification initiative will soon be launched if Terry Van Horne (Webmaster T) from SEOPros.org has his way. SEOPros.org is also a registered non-profit society based in Southern Ontario. Founded as a directory of vetted and approved ethical SEO and SEM firms, SEOPros wants to bring a standard of best practices to the industry by offering an online training and evaluation course covering SEO Best Practices and Techniques.

The SEOPros initiative differs from SIP’s in that direct instruction is offered to participants in a highly focused online classroom setting. As SEOPros promises one-on-one instruction, it limits its classes to a maximum of 20 participants.

Participants benefit from instruction offered by some of the most well known and trusted names in the SEO industry including Van Horne, Dan Thies, Scotty Claiborne and CJ Newton. SEOPros guarantees participants at least one hour of private conversation with an instructor for personalized, one-on-one lessons.

According to the SEOPros certification documents, “If you have heard of "boot camps" for MCSE, then you know what to expect!”

The SEOPros course covers the following areas, Web Development and Conversion Strategies, Understanding SERPs and HTML Optimization, and Submission and Link Building Strategies. Participants who successfully navigate their way through the intense learning sessions are invited to take a final exam which, if passed leads to SEOPro “Best Practices Certification” and membership in the (best practices exclusive) SEOPros directory. For more information on the SEOPros Best Practices certification, please visit the SEOPros website.

Both the Society of Internet Professionals and SEOPros recognize they have common goals and have indicated a willingness to work with each other in the future. It is interesting to note that both initiatives began independently of each other but are located within 50 kilometres of each other.

The need for a professional designation or best practice certification for SEOs is obvious. The method for creating, marketing and distributing these certificates is not. Each of the initiatives would have more strength if backed by one of the known SEO/SEM industry associations such as SEMPO or the emerging Search Marketing Association of North America.

May 5 2006

OK now you have to decide is a SEO accreditation still on the agenda?

Screenshot: google search accreditation ses professionals

Screenshot: google search accreditation seo professionals

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Have You Visited a Magic Café? Ask an Expert at SES Toronto 2009 Conference & Expo


You are invited to the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) booth at SES Conference & Show 2009, which will be transformed into a Magic café. We will not dose you with Caffeine but we will boost you with e-Marketing advice and will assess your profile to become an Accredited Internet Professional (AIP). Greg Hobor, (webmaster and a magician) will awe you with his magical tricks.

Our favourite show, SES Conference & Expo, is coming soon on June 8-9 and I am pleased to inform you that we have procured a double booth.

Now, we need you - the volunteers to staff the booth and e-Marketing experts to be part of Ask the Expert Panel.

Volunteers Orientation Meeting
I hope you will consider volunteering for SIP booth and make an effort to join our orientation meeting on May 28, 2009 at 4:30 pm, after the meeting you may join for a special vegetarian dinner at a special price of $10. Part of the agenda is SIP Web Committee.

Location of the Meeting: Bright Pearl Restaurant, top floor
346 - 348 Spadina Ave (entrance is on St. Andrews Street),
Kensington Market, Toronto

For directions & Parking:
http://sipgroup.org/events/dinner2007/parking_bright_pearl.htm

Please email me and let me know if you will join our meeting and be part of our magical café.
Details of shifts, focus of the booth and "Ask the Expert" panel, please review:
http://sipgroup.org/volunteers/sesbooth

I am looking forward to see you on May 28, please rsvp.
Thank you.

Sincerely,

Max Haroon | President
Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) | http://sipgroup.org/
Tel: 416-891-4937 | founder@sipgroup.org

Monday, March 30, 2009

IT360° Show + HiTech Career Fair + Entrepreneurial Success Stories



Have you registered for a FREE IT 360 Trade Show pass?
Use SIP promo code TS1 (before April 6)

Business + Technology + Live
IT360 CONFERENCE & EXPO 2009


WHEN
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

LOCATION
IT360° Conference & Expo
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 700 Level
222 Bremner Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada


AGENDA
Registration Hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conference 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Opening Keynote 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Trade Show 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Do you want to stay on top in a Game-changing world?
Knowledge is a critical driver to success. Experience is the best teacher.

IT360 is where IT Professionals and business decision makers get both Knowledge and Experience through in-depth conference sessions and an experiential exposition. Direct exposure to a variety of products, services and applications under one roof allows direct comparisons, thereby lowering risk and saving costly research time.

IT360 focuses on Key IT Pillars:
  1. Unified Communications/VoIP/Call Centers
  2. Security/Risk/Threats
  3. Data Centers/Cloud Computing/Virtualization/Storage
IT360 is your access point to information, resources and to growing your network of peers and advisors.

IT360 includes ITIL/Service Management certification(s) and OS certification(s). The prestigious CIO Executive Council will co-locate their annual Canadian regional event with IT360, adding education and networking value for C-Level and executive IT professionals.

Experience is the Best Teacher - IT360 is the Best IT Experience.

As usual the SIP will participate not only in it360° Trade Show but in the HiTech Career Fair.

Technology & Technology Sales
Career Fair - Toronto


WHEN
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
10am to 3pm

LOCATION
IT Job Fair
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Room 701
222 Bremner Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada


At the Career Fair we will have a booth & set up an interactive meeting with few Life Entrepreneurs who will share their stories of their inspirations and transformations.

How Life Entrepreneurs Have Created Extra Ordinary Lives

WHEN
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
5:30 to 8:30 pm

LOCATION
Life Entrepreneurs Share Stories
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building , Room 715A
222 Bremner Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada


Come and network with members of the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP), The Association of Independent Consultants (AIC), Friends of Heart & Inspirational Book Club.

A new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging: people who apply their vision, talents, creativity, and energy not only to their work but to their entire lives, changing the world for themselves and those around them.

Today, people are looking for opportunity, challenge, and the chance to develop their talents, achieve success, and make an impact. But they are also looking for a rich home life, rewarding friendships, an active lifestyle, and deeper fulfillment.

A table will be provided to display members’ business cards (and brochures for corporate members) during the networking part of the event.

Your Investment:
$10 for members of SIP and AIC and Guests, provided pre-registered before April 6, 2009
$20 at the door

See you on April 8, 2009 at the Toronto Convention Centre!

SIP Member Savings! Free tradeshow pass, register with code = TS1
25% off the Conference, use code = A108

Assist SIP by Becoming a Volunteer

Assist SIP by becoming a VolunteerScreenshot: Assist SIP by becoming a Volunteer
2009@ sipgroup.blogspot.org

Become a Volunteer & Raise Your Profile

SIP and Inspirational Book Club needs volunteers to help to plan and operate their initiatives and programs. You can work from home, guidance and coaching will be provided. You can put as much time as you can, the only requirement is your commitment and attitude.

Benefits of Volunteering
  • It is an excellent way to raise your profile.
  • Hone your networking skills.
  • Build your network, and you never know if people in these groups or their network can help you in many ways.
  • Access to resources and many rewards.
  • Referral to our members and corporate members
  • Free membership.
  • Executive Committee Member.
  • For a job well done you will get a good reference and testimonial.
  • Possibility to receive webfolio coaching.
We need volunteers with diverse skills, such technical, marketing, web design, IT; and there is something to do for you if you have the right attitude and potential.

A. Desktop & Network
Technical Support: dealing with desktop hardware &/or software.

B. Web Design & Web Applications
  • Website Usability Coordinator: A person to edit, audit and check look and feel of SIP website.
  • Audio/Video Podcaster: A person to edit audio video files and post them to broadcast to SIP and other media websites.
  • Web 2.0 Web Master: Familiar with social networking sites, forums and building multi-media webfolio.
  • Blogger: maintain event blogs
  • Graphic Designer: Familiar with Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc to design banners, flyers, etc.
  • Web Master/Designer: Familiar with architecting, designing and maintaining websites
C. Events & Shows
  • Trade Show Volunteers: We participate in a number of conferences and expositions, and need volunteers to staff SIP booth at the shows.
  • Events Promoters: We need marketer in making to promote our events to other communities and media. Post flyers, press release to media (paper, radio, etc).
  • Events Logistic Coordinators: assisting in running the event for audio-video equipment, refreshments and registration desk. Taking photos and videos.
  • Speaker & MC Coordinator: Find potential speakers and MC for meetings, seminars and workshops
D. Marketing & Communications
  • SIP Internet Job Board: This is a semi-volunteering job, we need a person to market job posting to employers and recruitment companies. We charge $200 per posting and the coordinator will get a part of the fee charged.
  • Review: Job Board Page and download the details
  • Funding & Other Proposal Writer: Source funding resources and make proposals
  • Editor & Copywriter: Write and edit e-Newsletters (SIPpost and Reflections), edit articles and press releases.
  • Sponsors Coordinator: Assisting in recruiting corporate members and event sponsors.
E. Directorship
Volunteers can apply to become a Board member.

For more information and interest, please contact Max Haroon rsvp@sipgroup.org

Monday, January 12, 2009

Society of Internet Professionals Miraculous 2009: Newsletter

Newsletter of the Society of Internet ProfessionalsSIPpost # 601: January 5, 2009
The Official Newsletter of the Society of Internet Professionals

Hello Olga:

Welcome to the first 2009 issue of SIPpost.

I just wanted to wish you a miraculous new year. Yes, you can expect miracles to happen to you.

Listen to my talk on miracles, click on the Holiday Dinner event page (the audio file should start playing, after a slight delay) =>

There is also a link to download the article based on my talk (also photos of the event and audio of Yvonne Oswald, guest speaker's talk) =>

I would like to invite you to the following significant evens for January 2009 in chronological order.

Have You Seen the Famous Movie, "The Secret"?
Would you like to meet Bob Proctor, one of the inspirational leaders portrayed in the movie? Join Bob live (no registration fee) for a 70 Minute Teleseminar.
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 8 PM
Registration

Mind Magic: Instruct Your Mind to Construct Your Life

Yvonne Oswald is an award winning author and pioneer in the field of personal growth. She will demonstrate how to apply the Amazing power of Your Own Mind, your own mind has treasure for you beyond your wildest dreams from her book, "Every Word has Power".
Date: Wednesday January 21, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
Registration

The Life Champion in You
Association of Independent Consultants in partnership with SIP
Clint Cora, an author and a speaker, will cover many useful ideas from his book "The Life Champion In You". As a bonus for our group, he will also cover some elements of skills and techniques that he uses for his presentations.
Date: Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7 pm
(Programme begins 7:30pm)
PLACE: Hotel Toronto Airport
135 Carlingview Drive, Toronto
on-site parking $5.00
DO NOT PAY AT THE PARKING KIOSK:
Report to the front desk and pay special $5 rate.
Fee: AIC & SIP members - $10 (RSVP preferred)
Details & Registration =>

Max Haroon
SIPpost # 601: January 5, 2009