1st Speaker:  Martin is our only General Contractor, Custom and Historical Preservation specialist. Common across all his projects is Martin’s ability to problem solve and communicate to his clients. He also works directly with architects, engineers and designers to get the job done – artfully yet efficiently. A good lead is a customer with a historical renovation or repair -- or a highly detailed, home restoration project or addition.

2^nd Speaker:  Gary was named – for the 2^nd year in a row - in an independent survey by Philadelphia Magazine as a “5-Star Wealth Manager” in the region. He is listed and pictured in the November 2010 issue. Congratulations Gary! A good lead are retired individuals who would like to invest their money or people who have been laid off and need to rollover their 401k plans.

TIP COUNT: 1 inside tips and 4 outside tips = 5 total!

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BUSINESS TIP: Are You a Great Leader or a Competent Manager? The difference lies in the ability to inspire employees, especially during difficult times. (Entrepreneur magazine, Nov. 5, 2010)  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217494

MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. ~W.T. Purkiser

SPEAKERS:  Susan Dykas of eBernie, Inc. (computer & I.T. services) and Nivé Dhanak of JBND Taxbooks (Bookkeeping & Tax Planning)

1st Speaker:  Susan D. demonstrated Microsoft Hosted Exchange, a mobility solution for business leaders who find it important to be in sync with Outlook in real time. Whether BlackBerry, iPhone or Android user, business owners can keep their emails, calendar, contacts and tasks at hand. The real-time wireless synchronization allows you to be as efficient OUT of the office as in the office. A good lead would be lawyers and doctors.

2^nd Speaker:  Nivé discussed preparing for the 2010 tax season. Congress enacted 6 new tax laws in 2010, and local business owners will surely need the professional advice of the JBND team. A couple highlights include “medical insurance for employees” and “tax incentives to hire the unemployed.” Send your small business leads to Nivé!

TIP COUNT: 5 inside tips and 11 outside tips = 16 total!

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BUSINESS TIP: 5 Tips on How to Stop the Work Pile-Up. Please click here for the complete article from SCORE.

MEETING ARCHIVE: For an archive of re-caps from past meetings, view www.LeTipCCE.com.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  “Good executives never put off until tomorrow what they can get someone else to do today.”   By John C. Maxwell

Give, get, grow... repeat!™ .  LeTip Chester County East, the Premier Professional Leads Organization™ of Chester County and beyond, meets every Tuesday morning. Visitors are invited! Listed below are recaps for the October 12 and October 19 meetings:

October 12 Recap

SPEAKERS:  Scott Brown of James Brown Plumbing and HVAC and Craig Constable of U Financial (life insurance and health insurance).

1st Speaker:  Scott B. spoke about Indoor Air Quality. He discussed the importance of properly setting thermostats that are programmable to maintain an environment that is not conducive for viruses, bacteria and mold. Anyone with concerns about the air that they breathe at work or at home is a perfect lead for Scott.

2^nd Speaker:  Craig provides life insurance policies to individuals and/or married couples. Some policies accumulate cash value. This offers a living benefit that can be used for emergencies and protected from lawsuits. Good referrals for Craig are high net worth individuals, like doctors and lawyers, who have more at stake and need to put more money aside.

TIP COUNT: 12 outside tips!