Learn the Art of Self-Publishing: Discover the Author in You

eventbrite: Learn the Art of Self-Publishing: Discover the Author in You

Why should you write a book? 

Society of Internet Professional is pleased to invite you to Introduction to Publishing workshop:

Learn the Art of Self-Publishing
Discover the Author in You

Date
Friday, December 20, 2019

Time
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location
North York City Centre, Committee Room 2

Address
5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5V 5V7

Presenter
Max Haroon, a social entrepreneur, an educator and an author who is passionate about holistic health and digital technology. Max has authored seven books in the Life Learning Series including 7 Steps to Dental Health. He has architected many websites, guides for classic books and digital publications. Review his publications at www.maxharoon.org. As a social entrepreneur, he has founded the Life Transformation Institute, Authors Promotion Group (APG) and the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP).

Event Description
Why should you write a book? If you're a professional or an entrepreneur, then there is nothing better than writing a book to establish your credibility. If you believe in circulating your business card than the book is the best business card you can give to anyone.

In this interactive workshop we will discuss traditional publishing and self-publishing. Based on my personal experience in publishing and dealing with digital technology, I have broken down the process into seven phases, such as writing, pre-printing, printing, online presence, etc.

Each phase required a different set of skills and resources, we will build basic tasks for each phase, like a project. Then you can assess what tasks you can handle and what tasks to assign someone.


Registration Information
No-charge provided you pre-register
https://book-publishing.eventbrite.ca
and also join our Authors Promotion Group on the Facebook http://bit.ly/authorsgroup

Contact for more information
rsvp@sipgroup.org or phone 416-891-4937

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Learn and Share the Art of Self-Publishing

Art of Public Speaking: An Introduction

Introduction to Speech-craft: Learn the Art of Public Speaking
by Society Of Internet Professionals (SIP)

Join us for the Introduction to Speechcraft and learn the art of public speaking:

Introduction to Speechcraft
Learn the Art of Public Speaking

Date: Thursday, August 2, 2018
Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue: Metro Hall
Location: Room 309, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6

Event Description:

Do you think the content of your speech is King? Yes, only in your written communication. There is some truth in the old adage “It’s Not What You Say—it’s How You Say It! In fact, 80% of your presentation is not what you say, but the way you present it.

This seminar will make you aware of seven essentials of preparing and delivering speech, so that you will gain confidence in the art of giving presentations, either professionally or informally.

This workshop will be followed by a follow-up workshop where your speeches will be evaluated by a panel of credited toastmasters.

You Will Learn:

• Structuring your Speech
• Preparing Speech
• Planning for your audience
• Using your voice
• Using your body language
• Adding Vocal variety and words
• Listening to Your audience

Registration
This and its follow up workshops are only open for SIP members. Free for SIP members.
Become a member for $100 annually and attend most of the networking meetings and educational programs free.

http://www.sipgroup.org/become-a-member/

Register at: https://sipevent1.eventbrite.ca

Visit our website for details: http://sipgroup.org/
Email: SIPpost@sipgroup.org
Phone: 416-891-4937

SIP and Toast: Introduction to Speechcraft: Learn the Art of Public Speaking
by Society Of Internet Professionals (SIP)

Netiquette for Writing Emails: The 7 Elements of a Good Email

Clip Art: Hotel Icon Email Access
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Max Haroon, a social entrepreneur, a speaker and an author is a retired IT and e-Marketing specialist. He is the founder of the Society of Internet Professionals, established in 1997. He has hosted numerous events and conducted workshops in Entrepreneurship and Leveraging the Technology over the last twenty years. He can be reached at rsvp@sipgroup.org.

"There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these four contacts: what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it."
~  Dale Carnegie

Email is still the core of business communication. I spend a great deal of my day dealing with emails. I get tons of emails (one dozen of email addresses - I know, yikes). It is appalling for me to see some emails with typos, embarrassing errors and poorly formatted. Such emails have the potential to sabotage your reputation both personally and professionally. I am writing this article to help SIP members write “good” emails.

Just like any other task email communication has rules and etiquettes. By not following them you are risking your professionalism image and the reputation of organisation you representing.

Below are seven elements of email for each we discuss some issues and some pragmatic solutions you should be mindful in writing or replying to an email:

1. Read Mindfully before Replying
2. Typos and Grammatical Errors
3. Subject and Salutation
4. Closings
5. Signature
6. Down-Edited Reply
7. Formatting and Style

1. Read Mindfully before Replying:
Your inner impulse may make you respond to an email without reading or understanding the intent fully. I have seen three replies from someone in the space of 1 minute (written around the midnight) which demonstrates that the reader was reading it bit by bit and replying to it bit by bit or didn’t review it before hitting “SEND” and then realizing more to add on!

2. Typos and Grammatical Mistakes:
Spelling and Grammatical mistakes show that you are lazy, inconsiderate or uneducated. Would you like to read newspaper with typos and mistakes? An example of a real email received   “I am deleted to introduce our ...” I think the sender meant ”I am delighted to introduce our ... ".

Use the Word for Windows to compose your reply or draft a new email. This has the added advantage of backup copy of your communication. The Word also provides Spelling and Grammar checker.

3. Subject and Salutation:
Subject Line: Make it the indicative of the content or to raise curiosity. People are more interested in the subject if it relates to them, such as their personal or professional issues. A good size of the subject line is 8 words.

Salutation: A highly overlooked area, this is where you are going to hurt someone‘s ego or relationship if you misspell their name or have not addressed properly. Some salutations like “Hey you guys or Hi folk” are laid-back and no-no for business or professional emails. In order of formality use “Dear .... , Hello . ., and Hi . .

4. Closings:
This comes just before signature. You have many choices, such as complimentary close or call to action (CTA). If you want response then say so in the closing. Some examples are: I’m looking forward to hearing from you; Kind thoughts; With many thanks.

5. Signature:
A signature consists of your name (full name), contact info, phone, email address, and website with a link.
If you sending the email on behalf of the organisation then make sure that your signature reflects the contact info, email address and the website of the organisation. If you wish to add any personal touch you can draw line underneath the signature and write follow me with icon and link to a LinkedIn and Facebook account. Do not go beyond six lines, it may be egocentric.

6. Down-Edited Reply:
Generally, people hit the reply button to an email and start the response from the top of the page then the sender do the same thing. If this cycle gets repeated the conversation becomes very lengthy. This approach is called Top-Edited Reply.

Use a more efficient approach called “Down-Edited Reply", explained below:

• Begin on the top with a salutation and introduction, indicating the response is given below.
• Eliminate lines and paragraphs of the sender’s email which have nothing to do with your response.
• Write your response below the point you are responding.

7. Formatting and Style:
Presentation is equally, if not more, important then the content. Follow the rules of formatting and styles, such as:

• Do not mix multiple sizes and multiple font types, use one size and the font easy to read on the computer/mobile.
• Avoid multiple colours of text, one dark colour throughout is better.
• Avoid a lot of exclamation marks. You can be excited about something once and not throughout the email.
• All UPPER CASE means you are shouting and all lower case means you are too lazy.

In conclusion:
Please review and proof read your email; better still read it aloud to sense the tone of your message. That is why I have recommended earlier compose your email in Word document to give you extra time and space. If you are still composing your email in the email program then follow my safety point, write the email (new or reply) leaving the TO: temporarily blank, until you are ready to send. In this way you will not hit “SEND” without being mindful.

So, keep your email short, simple, clear, mind your manner, proof read it and check your tone.

Max Haroon | President
Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)

Your comments are welcomed

New Certificate Workshops "Leveraging Technology for Entrepreneurs" 
Max Haroon is planning to conduct three workshops on Writing Tools and Management of Emails. This is part of a series of Certificate Workshops “Leveraging Technology for Entrepreneurs” for members of the Society of Internet Professionals - one of many benefits of becoming a member of the SIP.

Please visit SIP’s Resources website page for the details.

Learn the Art of Creating a Better Elevator Pitch and Event Planning: May 18

You are invited to join our two FREE workshops:

Date and Time:
Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Location:
Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 3
100 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2

Creating a Better Elevator Pitch
Speaker: Jason Reid

All entrepreneurs know they need an elevator pitch – a 60-second message that explains what they do and the value that they offer to their clients. Creating that short and powerful message is challenging task. Many people don’t know what to say, while others find their pitches sound inauthentic or unnatural. In this interactive session, Jason Reid will demonstrate a better way to think about your elevator pitch, and work live with volunteers from the audience.

•  Discover the two types of elevator pitches most business people use and why they don’t work.
•  Learn a point-form structure to that will allow them to expand or contract their message quickly and easily.
•  Understand how to add value to their message and engage their audience

Screenshot: Power Story Master

Creating Powerful Presentations and Purposeful Stories to Influence and Sell.

Let Jason Reid, Power Story Master, show you how to: FIND, CRAFT and DELIVER your strongest message, HARNESS your personal story to CAPTIVATE your audience, and SELL your business straight from the stage.

About  Jason Reid:
Jason Reid is a professional speaker and award-winning story-editor. Through his company, Power Story Master, Jason helps entrepreneurs get more clients by showing them how to speak more powerfully about their business. Prior to being an entrepreneur Jason was a professional comedy writer, journalist, TV producer, and news director. He has mentored many Canadian broadcasters in the art of engaging an audience and telling effective stories.

Learn the Art of Event Planning
Speaker: Max Haroon

Planning an event needs a mixture of abilities and skills but most important is project planing skills. Just like any project, break it down onto various phases. After hosting over 100 events for various organizations, Max Haroon has created a methodology consisting of seven phases. He will share tasks required for the seven well defined passes.

The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) will also provide you with an opportunity to practice the Event Planning and Management by become part of SIP Event Team.

There is no Registration fee. Few selected will also be part of mentor ship. After the completion of the SIP Gala Event in November you will get free membership of SIP and a Reference letter.

Please note the Workshop is limited to 30 and mentorship is available for only 10 committed volunteers.

Come for Event Management and stay for another networking seminar, Articulate Your Profile, starting at 7 pm.

Attend a FREE Workshop on "How to Plan An Event in 7 Steps",
from Max Haroon, who has organized over 100 events.
May 18 at 5:30 pm at the City Hall

Limited Registration on the Meetup: Learn the Art of Event Planning

Learn How to Create a Better Elevator Pitch.
A free workshop by Jason Reid
May 18, 2017 at 6:45 pm at the City Hall

Limited Registration on the Meetup: Creating a Better Elevator Pitch

For more information, please contact:

Vikas Ramrakha, Event Director  
events at sipgroup.org
or phone: 416-558-3061

Kashif Iqbal, Content Director
SIPpost at sipgroup.org
or phone: 647-618-3625

Screenshot: Society of Internet Professionals' meetup

Creating a Better Elevator Pitch

Thank You for Attending our Branding Presentations

SIP Event: Branding on Mar 20, 2017
Keynote by Peter de Jager and Max Haroon · 

Updated on Sunday · Taken at Toronto City Hall

Thank You for Attending our Branding Event
on Mar 20, 2017 — at Toronto City Hall

All attendees had ample opportunity and training to mingle and network with SIP executives and fellow attendees with a dash of fun and food.

Memorable photos are posted soon our Facebook page of SIP at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SIProfessionals/

Selected photos are posted on the meetup page at:
https://www.meetup.com/SIPmeetup/photos/27739128/

We have more photos (courtesy of our blogger, Olga Goubar) let me know if you want me to send you the photos with you in the picture.

If you liked what we did then keep yourself updated with future events by joining our SIPpost, our newsletter, subscription list at:
http://sipgroup.org/SIPpost-signup.html

As presented SIP a case study in rebranding, we wish to continue with the process and you can join us. We are still establishing new committees, please let me know if you will be interested to volunteer for SIP. You will benefit from free membership of SIP when you become a committed volunteer.
Email rsvp@sipgroup.org to get the details.

Max Haroon, President
Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)
web: http://sipgroup.org/
e-mail: rsvp@sipgroup.org
tel: 416-891-4937

More Photos from the Branding event

meetup: Significance of Branding in Marketing
Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)
More than 30 Associates of SIP attended the event.

Leveraging the Technology for Branding: Presentation March 20

You are invited to join our Pre-launch event

Leveraging Technology for Branding

Date and Time:
Monday, March 20, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Location:
Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 3
100 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2

This event will interest entrepreneurs, IT firms and consultants
Registration is required as seats are limited

A keynote address the why and how of rebranding, applicable both for new branding or re-branding of your entrepreneurship. The talk will explore various strategies.

This talk will be followed by a case study of SIP and the process it is going through a rebranding after a good run of over 20 years. An opportunity will be given to some people to be part of this process to re-brand SIP, they will be provided free SIP membership too.

Speaker: Peter de Jager, a keynote speaker/writer/consultant relating to the issue of managing change of all types within our organizations. He has published hundreds of articles on topics ranging from problem solving, creativity and change to the impact of technology on areas such as privacy, security and business. He’s spoken in 37 countries and is recognized worldwide as an exciting, humorous, provocative and engaging speaker.

Presenter: Max Haroon, a social entrepreneur and an author is a retired entrepreneur in the IT and the Internet enterprises. He has worked in three continents in various capacities. He is the founder of the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) and the Life Transformation Institute. Max has authored seven books in the Life Learning Series, in conjunction with subject matter experts. He has architected many websites and digital publications.

Please find more details:
http://sipgroup.org/events/SIPrebranding/

Registration Information:
Free Pass: Register at https://www.meetup.com/SIPmeetup/
or email rsvp@sipgroup.org

For more information, please contact:
Vikas Ramrakha, Event Director   
events@sipgroup.org
or phone: 416-558-3061 
Max Haroon, President
rsvp@sipgroup.org
or phone: 416-891-4937

Poster: Society of Internet Professionals

Role of Branding in Marketing

Toronto City Hall, Comm. Room 3; March 20, 2017 at 5pm

Do not forget bring lots of business cards, one for the door prizes raffle and to “Brand” yourself.

Meetup Comment:

Significance of Branding in Marketing
with Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)

SIP has the foundation to build on.
There is no question that a serious re-branding is necessary before moving forward

~ Michael Morris

The Age of Digital Collaboration: Event and Speakers Meeting

Poster: Learn the Art of Event Management: Event and Speakers Meeting

Society of Internet Professionals, Toronto, August 6, 2015

Learn the Art of Event Management
Join our Event's Committee for the Event and Speakers Meeting

When: Thursday, August 6, 2015

Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Venue: Toronto Metro Hall, Room 312
Address: 55 John St., Toronto, ON M5V 3C6

This fall we are planning for a significant event for Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) - our 17th Anniversary Party. The theme is Collaborations in the Internet Age.

The Internet has given a new meaning to the word openness by opening up all kinds of resources for collaborating, especially for start-ups.

This year we are turning the focus on you:

• Do you have such a success story of collaboration?
• Are you interested to give a presentation at this event?
• Will you like to learn the art of Event Management?

Interested?
Please join us for an information meeting on August 6, 2015 at 4:30 pm.

We need volunteers (experienced or newbies) to manage tasks, such as:

• Registration,
• Food Table Coordination,
• A-V Equipment Coordination,
• Meet and Greet
• Speakers Coordinator,
• Photography,
• Videography,
• Social Media Input,
• Marketing,
• Promotion, etc.

All volunteers will receive recognition, a certificate of merit and free membership of SIP.

We would love to hear from you.

Registration for this Volunteers meeting on Eventbrite:

http://volunteers-sip17.eventbrite.ca

For more information, please contact:
Laura Tyson, Event Director at 416-670-6688
Max Haroon, President of SIP at 416-891-4937
or email

Details of the SIP's 17th Anniversary Celebration are at:
http://sipgroup.org/events/17anniversary/index.html

Fly your company's banner as a SIP sponsor. Download Sponsorship Proposal

Photos: Society of Internet Professionals is on Facebook

UPDATE:

SIP Events Team Planning Meeting
Join our Event's Committee to do a dry-run of SIP 18th Anniversary Celebration

When: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: Toronto Metro Hall, Room 303
Address: 55 John St., Toronto, ON M5V 3C6

Event Details

After a successful meeting of newly formed SIP Events committee, we want to take the planning to the next stage and wants to do a dry-run of SIP 18th Anniversary Celebration.

We will make this like a real event:

    There will be Networking Segment. Just like sponsors every attendees will get an opportunity to display your brochures/resumes/services and your business cards.
    We will set-up a registration table.
    We will invite speakers to give presentation (let us know if you wish to present, LCD projector will be provided). We will also attempt to webcast.
    There will a presentation of SIP’s Profile and History.
    Volunteers with assignments will describe their:

• Plans
• Perception of the task(s)
• How they will implement them
• Resources required

Please join our SIP Events Team group on the Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/684366905040407

Role of the Internet in Today's Business Environment: Perspective on Web 3.0 'Commerce in Transition'

Screenshot: UseMyServices Press-release: "Transitions in the Internet Age"

Toronto, Canada, November 07, 2013 --(PR.com)-- 

Credit: PR.com: Press-release: UseMyServices

UseMyServices Press Release

"Transitions in the Internet Age" Theme for Society of Internet Professionals 16th Anniversary Event

Society of Internet Professionals looks at the role of the internet in today's business environment at 16th anniversary event.

Toronto, Canada, November 07, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) celebrates it’s 16th anniversary November 7th with a look at “Transitions in the Internet Age”. The event features a panel of industry leaders speaking on a range of topics from ‘Employer Innovations in the Information Age’ to the impact of the internet on insurance and risks. Following the presentations will be an open “Q & A” session with the panelists.

With more than 20 years in banking and Ecommerce, Joseph Iuso, CEO of UseMyServices, has a unique insight into the world of online business. As a lifelong technology entrepreneur, Iuso has spent the last decade as the CEO and ‘Chief Visionary Architect’ of a leading online payments processor, UseMyServices, and will offer his personal perspective on Web 3.0 with his talk, ‘Commerce in Transition’.

Other featured speakers include John Mehrmann, CEO of Brainhunter, Paul Rai, President of Rai Grant Insurance Brokers, and President and Founder of SIP, Max Haroon.

SIP has more than 6,000 members worldwide and is one of the oldest organizations of it’s kind. More than 300 people are expected to attend the event, which will be held at the North York City Center. Pre-registration is required for the event.

About The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP): SIP is a not-for-profit, membership based organization representing the interest of Internet professionals. SIP was founded by Max Haroon in 1997 with a mandate to create standards for the Internet professionals. Since 1997, SIP has taken many initiatives and programs, such as workshops, networking events, Internet job board, e-Newsletters, members' directory and a resource-intensive website. Visit website: http://www.sipgroup.org/

About UseMyServices: Since it’s launch in 2002 in Toronto, Canada, UseMyServices has grown to be a leader in the ‘real time’ bank payments niche. Our proprietary technology provides a safe, secure and cost-effective way for online shoppers in 41 countries to pay for their online purchases directly from their personal bank account - without sharing any financial details with the Merchant. Visit us at http://www.UseMyServices.com

link:
PR.com: Press-release: UseMyServices: "Transitions in the Internet Age" Theme for Society of Internet Professionals 16th Anniversary Event
http://www.pr.com/press-release/526078

Press-Release: Transitions in the Internet Age: Celebrate 16th Anniversary of Society of Internet Professionals

Image: Press-Release: Transitions in the Internet Age

Join SIP 16th Anniversary Celebration

November 7, 2013 at the North York Civic Centre

Media  Information - For Immediate Release

Transitions in the Internet Age

Join SIP 16th Anniversary Celebration at Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre

Toronto, ON, October 4, 2013 - The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) is celebrating its 16th Anniversary on November 7, 2013 at the North York Civic Centre.

It will be a memorable evening to learn and meet new people with a dash of food and fun!

We have lined up some great speakers for a panel discussion in a 300 seat Council Chamber. We have set-up a Sponsors lounge where you can meet our sponsors, speakers, members and some great organizations for you to network. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions to ask the panel.

Organizations and businesses are welcome to fly their company banners as SIP's sponsors.

Theme for the evening is “Transitions in the Internet Age”.

Topic: Employer Innovations in the Information Age
John Mehrmann, CEO of Brainhunter is a motivational speaker and an award wining author.
Topic: Insurance and Risks
Paul Rai, President of Rai Grant Insurance Brokers is a respected industry expert.
Topic: Internet Evolution
Max Haroon, President of Society of Internet Professionals is a social entrepreneur and an author.
Topic: Commerce in Transition
Joseph Iuso, CEO and Founder of the UseMyServices online banking is working in the fields of e-Commerce and Electronics Funds Transfer (EFT) integration.

This year, too, we want to make another memorable event, jam packed with people. We will provide refreshments and birthday cake without any registration fee.

Date:
November 7, 2013, 5:00 pm to 9 pm

Location:
Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto ON

Details & Registration:
The event is open to the public with limited free registrations until Oct 15.
Register at Eventbrite: http://sip16party.eventbrite.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/212824145546265/

Media Pass
Please contact the undersigned with your media details to obtain a media pass.

Take a peek at the pictures of previous event
http://sipgroup.org/events/15anniversary/photos/index.html

Society of Internet Professionals™ (SIP™)
120 Carlton Street, Suite 305, Toronto, ON M5A 4K2 Canada
Phone: (416) 891-4937 • www.sipgroup.org • email: rsvp@sipgroup.org


Aboutt SIP
The Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) is a not-for-profit, membership based organization representing the interest of Internet professionals. SIP was founded by Max Haroon in 1997 with a mandate to create standards for the Internet professionals. Since 1997, SIP has taken many initiatives and programs, such as workshops, networking events, Internet job board, e-Newsletters, members' directory and a resource-intensive website.
Visit website: http://www.sipgroup.org/

We are proud to be celebrating our 16th Anniversary as one of the oldest surviving Internet professional associations. Currently we have over 6,000 associates of SIP from all over the World.

Society of Internet Professionals launches a new dedicated Career site with BrainHunter. This new initiative will provide job seekers and employers with access to numerous benefits.
Visit Our JobBoard: http://sipgroup.org/jobboard

Please contact me if you have any suggestions, comments or questions:

Max Haroon
President, SIP
Phone: (416) 891-4937
Email: rsvp@sipgroup.org
Web: www.sipgroup.org

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Press-Release: Transitions in the Internet Age: Celebrate 16th Anniversary of Society of Internet Professionals

About our Speakers

Topic: Employer Innovations in the Information Age
John Mehrmann, CEO of Brainhunteris a respected leader and expert in leveraging technJohn M, Brainhunter, Speakerology and information for business transformation. At Brainhunter, John has spearheaded the integration of cloud, mobile, Big Data, social media and CRM with affiliate programs and certification validation to empower employers and job seekers.

Topic: Insurance and Risks
Paul Rai, President of Rai Grant Insurance Brokers, one of the largest independent Paul Raiinsurance brokerages in Ontario. In business since 1985, Rai Grant Insurance Brokers are a trusted advisor to thousands of businesses and families. We also specialize in the design and administration of group auto and home insurance plans for professional groups and associations.

Topic: Commerce in Transition
Joseph Iuso, the visionary and chief architect of the UseMyServices proprietary technology, Joseph has worked in the fields of e-Commerce and EFT integration for over 20 years. His extensive experience within the realm of self-service banking integration has helped many clients provide online, real-time transaction processing within the EFT community. Clients have included CIBC, ISM, IBM, ACI (Astech), ING Direct, Canadian Tire, and Royal Bank. With this understanding, Joseph has been able to link all the existing components to make UseMyServices a leader in real time bank payments technology.

Topic: Internet Evolution
Max Haroon, President of Society of Internet Professionals, is a social entrepreneur and an an author. Max is a retired IT and e-Marketing specialist, is the founder of the Society of Internet Professionals, www.sipgroup.org and the Life Transformation Institute www.Life-Transformation-Institute.org. He evangelizes leveraging the Internet and is a notable speaker at conferences and symposiums.

What is the role of the Internet in your life? Invitation to 16th Anniversary of Society of Internet Professionals: November 7

Poster: Society of Internet Professionals 16th Anniversary Celebrations: Transitions in the Internet Age
Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto ON; November 7, 2013

You are invited to join our 16th Anniversary

Transitions in the Internet Age
Your Internet ... Your World!
Role of the Internet in Your Life

We have lined up some great speakers for a panel discussion (bring your questions to ask the panel) with a dash of fun and food.

We have set-up a Sponsors lounge where you can meet our sponsors, speakers, SIP affinity program providers and some Internet companies for you to network.

We are expecting more than 300 attendees. Do not forget to bring your business cards for networking and door prizes.


Date and Time: Thursday November 7, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre
Address: 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto ON  (map)
On the west side of Yonge Street, five blocks north of Sheppard
Public transit: subway to North York Centre Station.

Registration: Door Registration $50 to cover the cost of SIP Membership.
FREE if you pre-register at eventbrite.ca: Join SIP 16th Party - Listen to Four Speakers *F*R*E*E* PASS

For more information or sponsoring opportunity, send an email to Max Haroon rsvp@sipgroup.org or phone 416-891-4937

See you at the event!

Here are some details about upcoming event and information that you may probably want to know

Speakers
John Mehrmann, CEO of Brainhunter will address topic: Employer Innovations in the Information Age.
John is a motivational speaker and an award wining author.
Paul Rai, President of Rai Grant Insurance Brokers will address topic: Insurance and Risks.
Paul is a respected industry expert.
Max Haroon, President of Society of Internet Professionals will address topic: Internet Evolution.
Max is a social entrepreneur and an author.
Joseph Iuso, CEO and Founder of the UseMyServices Online Banking will address topic: Commerce in Transition.Joseph is working in the fields of e-Commerce and Electronics Funds Transfer (EFT) integration.


Volunteering Opportunity
Now, we need some dedicated volunteers to make it. If you wish to add this event planning experience as part of your portfolio then attend our next Volunteers meeting on October 9, 2013! Volunteering Details

Sponsorship
We also need corporate sponsors to host this power pack event. Corporate sponsorship provides excellent business promotional opportunities. Sponsorship's Details

Our last years' events were attended by over 100 members and supporters of SIP at the City Hall.
Take a peek at the pictures of previous anniversaries:

• SIP's 15 Anniversary
• SIP's 14 Anniversary

Download the Event Brochure

We want to make this the biggest event in SIP history!

Since 1997, SIP has delivered various types of events and workshops and has perfected the art of planning and implementing them. At these events, SIP provides networking/mingling opportunities and education with a dash of fun in a friendly and professional manner.

Welcome to Our Internet Web Professionals Online Briefs

Screenshot: SIPpost News Feeder

Society of Internet Professionals' Briefs

Welcome to SIPpost

We are pleased to partner with Multiview to publish this newly designed SIPpost. You will be recieving SIPpost which will be dealing with the Internet technology and its social applications every Tuesday in your inbox. Please contact Multiview for advertising in the future weekly issues of SIPpost.

We will be throwing a big gala this year, celebrating SIP's 15+1 Anniversary.

As a subscriber of SIPpost, you will be considered a SIP Associate Member without paying any dues. Our next issue will outline benefits of Associate Membership.

We would love to get your feedback.

Max Haroon | President
Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)
416-891-4937 | founder@sipgroup.org
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How Web Analytics and Search Engine Results Impact Your Business: January 15

Poster: How the Web Analytics and Search Engine Results Impact Your Business

Speaker: Jim Sterne, Founder eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, Digital Analytics Association, 

author Social Media Metrics: How to Measure and Optimize Your Marketing Investment

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, Toronto City Hall, Community Room #2

Register on Eventbrite: Web Analytics & Search Engine Results: SIP 15th Anniversary Celebration

eMetrics Summit + Society of Internet Professionals

Please join the Society of Internet Professionals celebrating its 15th Anniversary for special presentation:

Web Analytics and Search Engine Results

Our theme for the evening is "How the Web Analytics and Search Engine Results Impact Your Business".The technical tools continue to lead the industry with their ability to collect and integrate more disparate data, and to visualize it in the most striking ways. We will discuss what web analytics, the art of analytics is and what it takes to optimize for search engines.

Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Community Room #2, Toronto City Hall
Address: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M5H 2N1

Speakers: 
Jim Sterne is an international consultant focused on measuring the value of the online marketing for creating and strengthening customer relationships since 1993. Sterne has written seven books on using the Internet for marketing, produces the eMetrics Summit and is co-founder and current Chairman of the Digital Analytics Association.

James Standen founder of nModal has over a decade of experience in data management and business intelligence. He held key executive roles in the information technology area, working both in North America, and internationally with Lafarge SA for over 15 years. James founded nModal in 2008 believing that data will continue to become more central, and he is excited at the chance to play a part in developing tools that help companies take advantage of it.

Registration: Eventbrite.ca: SIP-15 

Our 14th anniversary event was attended by over 85 SIP Associates at the City Hall. Take a peek at the pictures

Photos of SIP's 14th Anniversary + eMarketing Optimization
Credit: sipgroup.org

flickr photos: SIP's 14th Anniversary Celebration + eMarketing Optimization
Toronto City Hall, March 21, 2011
Credit: IT Ceremony

Details: http://www.sipgroup.org/news.html

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact:
Max Haroon, SIP President, at 416-477-5839 or email at rsvp@sipgroup.org

Come and bring your friends as your guests to learn, network, win (prizes) and fun! 
There will be a number of presentations, prizes, awards and, of course, the cake! 

Event Sponsor: 
eMetrics Summit 
TORONTO, ONTARIO 
MARCH 18-21, 2013

Learn How to Use All Dimensions of Search @ SES Toronto June 11-13

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Sneak Preview SES Toronto June 11-13, 2012
Cover Story by Andrew Goodman Breaking Out of the "+1" Mindset
Canada is Losing the Digital Innovation Race. How Can It Become More Competitive?
Credit: ClickZ Publication

SES Toronto is next week on June 11 - 13 at Hyatt Regency Hotel.

It will be packed with sessions covering topics such as PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization, site optimization, and usability, while offering high-level strategy, keynotes.

An exhibit floor will provide participants with direct access with companies that can help you grow your business, networking events, parties and more.

For 13 years, the global SES Conference & Expo Series has educated thousands of delegates, with a 98% satisfaction rate.

Use SIP20 promotion code to receive 20% discount for the conference and to get your free Expo pass.

Register at http://sesconference.com/toronto/

Max Haroon| President
Society of Internet Professionals
http://www.sipgroup.org/

SIP Holiday Lunch @ Chef of India Restaurant, December 12

Collage: Season's Greetings
SIP's Holiday Lunch, December 12, 2011
Images credit: MS Office Clipart + Meetup

Holiday Lunch

Network by breaking bread with other members of Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)

Monday, December 12, 2011
12:30 PM

Chef of India Restaurant
1415 Yonge St. (at St. Clair Ave. W)
Toronto, ON

Message from the President of SIP

Every year we host a Holiday Party at Bright Pearl, unfortunately the restaurant has closed down. I wanted to keep the tradition live, and have found a small private room at an Indian Restaurant. This room can only accommodate only 15, and I think it is a good number, as it will provide each person to share their 2012 projects.

Venue: Chef of India Restaurant, 1415 Yonge St. (at St. Clair Ave. W), Toronto, ON

Menu: All you can eat from a Buffet of three dozen items: meat & vegetarians, spicy and non-spicy food and of course the Indian tandoori Nan & chicken.

Cost: $12 + $2 Service + Taxes + Beverages/drinks

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at founder@sipgroup.org

I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Max Haroon
President
Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)
http://sipgroup.org/

MeetUp: Society of Internet Professionals

Live-Tweeting and Photos from Starting Your Business Blog Workshop

Photo-collage: Starting Your Business Blog
Workshop by @Tangible Words Ltd.
Photos by Olga Goubar & Max Haroon
2011 @ sipgroup.org

Starting Your Business Blog Using WordPress
by Alysha Dominico, Tangible Words Ltd
October 14, 2011 at Network Orange ING Cafe
SIP Social Media Series Workshop

This mini-workshop by Alysha Dominico and organised by the Society of Internet Professionals (SIP) was well attended by 27 attendees.

The presenter was awesome.

The venue was excellent freshly grounded coffee, brewed fresh in your mug.

Attendees loved the interactive approach re-enforced by some exercises and they have requested an intensive hands on workshop on using WordPress.

Max Haroon
Organizer

Please find some photos and a little more information about this workshop on the Meet-up group website and on the SIP group website.

"Everything You Need To Know About Business Blogging" presentation using Twitter-style messaging and hashtags notes:

@TangibleWords Alysha Dominico
I'm presenting "Everything You Need To Know About Business Blogging" at this Meetup with SIP meetu.ps/4rZCj #li #Toronto
19 Sep RT by sipgroup

@sipgroup SIP Association
Great opportunity to learn #Business #Blogging with @TangibleWords this Friday, October 14, @ 6 pm, ING Cafe #Toronto http://tinyurl.com/sipoct14
11 Oct by @sipgroup

@sipgroup SIP Association
Our Business Blogging workshop with @TangibleWords tomorrow has 24 people attending, meet some like minded people rsvp http://tinyurl.com/sipoct14
13 Oct by @sipgroup


Read live-tweeting from this workshop:
@sipgroup SIP Association 14 Oct via web
Retweeted by TangibleWords

Registration is ongoing 4 the workshop Everything You Need to Know about Business Blogging with Alysha @Tangible Words http://t.co/bjZGDgBD

Our #Business #Blogging mini-workshop is going well. Max is presenting the Society of Internet Professionals. We got a Q: life-time member?

Tyrrel is presenting the SIP's group future events & introducing upcoming presenters. Dorothy is presenting our team for new #website.

Learning part of the workshop is on the whiteboard. Some of the points: be an expert, measure your roi, consistency and #SEO. #Business

Creating a content plan for your #business #blog is very important and now we answering on Q: What should a Business Blog be about? Focus.

We R discussing different reasons why people need UR services: what problems your prospects having & what kind of solutions you can provide.

How to set up a blog? 3 best blogging software options 4 creating your #business #blog: wordpress + Blogger + in-house site @TangibleWords

After discussing your "tree-point list" problems + how to solve them = start to write your first post explaining just one idea on your blog.

Our #business #blogging #workshop is absolutely wonderful and interactive. Alysha @TangibleWords is strong: #content - is SO important.

For further professional coaching for your blog: ask questions, share ideas, get your free gift, and join Alysha on Twitter @TangibleWords

We are still here at the ING Direct Orange Cafe (this is a wonderful social media friendly spot in #Toronto) networking and sharing ideas.

Hope everyone had a great time, learn new things, and ready to publish their first #business #blog posts. Thank you Alysha @TangibleWords!

Olga, Social Media Coordinator.

We got a comment on our meetup group:
I learned a few things that helped me a lot for maintenance, I did my WordPress blog some time ago, now I need to spread it around so people blog ....
Excellent seminar, location beautiful, environment, participants, organizers perfect!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Cory Popescu

Thank you, Cory!

SIPpost's Headlines: Social Etiquette, Search Engine Strategy Toronto, Mind Mapping and More

Collage: Society of Internet Professionals Newsletter
SIPpost, Issue # 638: May 16, 2011 @ sipgroup.org

SIPpost, Issue # 638: May 16, 2011

President's Notes

Hello Everybody:

It appears that spring will be a busy bee for us.

• Non-Verbal Communications in Your Business
• SIP Committee for the Whole
• Participation at the SES Show in the company of search engines giants like Google
• Mind Mapping seminar

Hope to see you at one of the Events

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

Non-Verbal Communications in Your Business
Thursday May 19, 2011 @ 6:00 pm

As part of our 14th Anniversary celebration, we are hosting another complimentary event for you.

Role of Social Etiquette and Body Language in your business interactions. We have engaged two experts to educate us.

Speakers:
Adeodata Czink, raised in the diplomatic community in Stockholm, Sweden, Adeodata Czink had her etiquette training right from the cradle. In 1989, she founded Business of Manners, a company that provides seminars in international etiquette, formal dining and social graces.

Carla Estifan holds an Honors BA in Psychology and MA in NVC (Non Verbal Communication) and has been training individuals for the past 6 years in Non-Verbal Communication. She specializes in body language analysis, deception, presentation skills, tonality, sales, dating behaviour, and sales presentations.

Date and Time
Thursday May 19, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location
Room 304, Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, ON 55V 3C6
(Southeast of John and King Street, subway St. Andrews)

Registration & Details
$0 No charge to attend but you must register on our meetup website

Bonus
If you RSVP from the meetup group, you will become an Associate of SIP by joining our meetup group and will be eligible to access many Group Affinity Programs offered by our corporate members.

SIP Committee for the Whole
Thursday May 19, 2011 @ 4:30 pm

Join SIP's active group of Volunteers' meeting, prior to the event at 4:30 pm. Members and non-members are equally welcomed to brush the art of networking and projecting professional image. Come prepared with your 30 seconds elevator pitch and lots of business cards. Details

Room 304, Metro Hall, May 19 at 4:30 pm.

SES Conference & Expo Toronto 2011 - June 13 - 15
Search Engine Strategy Conference & Expo
The Leading Search & Social Marketing Event

Society of Internet Professionals would like to invite you to SES Toronto 2011 Conference & Expo. Visit us at Booth #18 on June 13-14 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto.

Once again, we are exhibiting at our favourite show SES Toronto Conference & Expo at the Hyatt Regency Toronto Hotel, June 13-15.

Leading the conference on day 1 is Amber Mac, author, TV Host and journalist, focusing on the direction social marketing has taken and which strategies have emerged as the most effective for building solid business results.

Day 2, rounding out our keynote lineup will be, Yellow Pages Group VP of Performance Marketing, Tracy Smith, sharing his experience in performance marketing. SES Toronto will bring in thought-leaders and experts from leading agencies and brands who will look at relevant case studies, analyzing how brands are navigating a quickly evolving space.

Stay current on the latest developments in this dynamic landscape. An event like this is expected to sell out early, just as it did in this year's SES New York.

Register by May 18th and s*a*v*e up to $200. Use your exclusive member *discount* code: SIP20 for an additional 20% off.

Access over 20 top trending sessions on Search, Analytics, Social Media, and Video Marketing.

You Will Also Learn:
What affect new search technologies will have on your business
How best to leverage these new tools to produce more conversions
What's next in line and where search marketing is headed

Receive a complimentary pass to the Exhibition Floor, key notes, and networking events / reception if you register before May 18.

With an Expo Hall Pass you can access:
Keynote Panels
Express Site Clinics
Sponsored Sessions
Networking events and of course all prominent SEO/SES/SEM Exhibitors

Mind Mapping for Entrepreneurs and Executives
Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 7:00 pm

Association of Independent Consultants
in partnership with SIP presents:

Mind Mapping for Entrepreneurs and Executives
by Susan Gregory, Corporate Trainer and Facilitator

Join us to learn Mind Mapping techniques for your current work, opportunities and projects.

Date: Monday, May 30, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, 33 Carlson Court, Toronto M9W 6H6
Fee: SIP members - $10 (must show their membership card), Guests - $25.

Online Registration & event details