BNI Business by the Bay - Sarasota FL

We are a Business and Professional Networking organization of over 50 Business Professionals whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals. Business by the Bay, Sarasota is one of over 5,000 BNI chapters throughout the world. Like all chapters, we allow only one person per professional classification to join. Follow the Member Listings tab to see our current members. We meet every Wednesday at 7:30 AM in the Grand Foyer at the beautiful Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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How Can Social Proof Help Your Business?

Posted by Daryl Schmucker on February 22, 2021 at 9:46am

In today’s online world, social proof is everywhere in the form of testimonials and reviews. These can be good or bad for a business. Social proof can be very influential to a business’ potential customers and is simply something that helps…

How to Win on Google in 2021 using Content

Posted by Daryl Schmucker on February 4, 2021 at 8:15am

I know it can be discouraging trying to keep up with all the changes that Google puts in place as you try to reach that elusive top spot on the search engine. You think you finally have things figured out and then the goal posts move…

SSL Certificate - Your Search Rankings May Depend On It!

Posted by Daryl Schmucker on December 14, 2018 at 10:30pm

A secure (SSL) certificate is recognized by a single letter that appears in a web browser’s address bar: “s”. That “s”…

Making Your Content More Engaging With The 4 R's

Posted by Daryl Schmucker on June 12, 2018 at 10:04am

When it comes to creating content, businesses aren’t looking to win creativity awards: they’re looking to generate sales. This doesn’t mean that all content should be overtly sales driven, like one of those late-night infomercials. Instead, it…

Online Business Listings – A Key To Connecting With Your Local Customers

Posted by Daryl Schmucker on May 15, 2018 at 7:02pm

Every business wants to connect with potential local customers but figuring out how to do that effectively can be a bit overwhelming. Generally speaking online advertising efforts have been great at providing an excellent return on investment…

Florida Office of Supplier Diversity

Posted by Carol Hartz on October 11, 2009 at 11:30am

The state of Florida is holding a 2009 Matchmaker Conference and Trade Show Nov 18th - 20th in Orlando. The goal is to match up minority, women and disabled veteran-owned small businesses with Florida state purchasing departments and large business…

What services does GSSI provide ?

Posted by Johan Boakes on August 17, 2009 at 9:12am

Global Shareholder Services Inc, specializes in locating missing assets, claimants, heirs, beneficiaries, etc worldwide and in recovering assets/money for the rightful owners/heirs.Each case requires claim specific, customized research and search…

Virtual Rick!

Posted by Claire Handley-White on March 31, 2009 at 10:41am

I had the shock of my life the other day, which being a good BNI member, I think I have a duty to share with everyone - so that you're all prepared!When getting ready for my one-to-one with Rick Mottern, I looked up his website for more details on…

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