FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is In The Know Resources?We are a community developed for the purpose of making connections and creating growth both in personal and professional aspects of your life. Find support within the community to help you achieve your goals. We have opportunities for you to connect both in person and online. How do I become involved with In The Know Resources?You can participate by
Become a Partner Price: $350 per year
Do I have to join?No, ITK is an inclusive community. You can participate at the level that suites your needs and budget. Come once a quarter to an affordable Resource Sharing Event ($20), attend Partner sponsored workshops (prices determined by Partner), browse our directory for free. If you are interested in actively marketing your business, products or services, become a Partner, ($350 per year). Create growth through online and in person activities. What types of in-person activities do you have?
Meet with 6-8 others from your community to Focus on how to bring your project to the next level. Meet for 2 hours, once a week for 4 weeks, then monthly. Jumpstart the creative process with weekly meetings, followed by an accountability program that meets monthly. Get Focused Workshops are designed to help you develop or refining specific aspects of your business. These programs are highly focused, productive and centered on achieving your goals. By joining this group, you are committing to bringing your own projects and the projects of your workshop partners to a new level. This program can have a significant impact on your business in 4 weeks Get ready to dig in and apply these principles to your business to create growth. Get Focused on:
What is a Resource Sharing Event?Meet with about 20 other people for the purpose of connecting and getting answers and resources for your personal and professional needs Format You will have about a minute to introduce yourself and your company or project. Please let the group know specifically what you are looking for, example: "I own a boutique graphic design firm. We work with small to mid-sized companies. Our specialty is helping clients design a website that provides functional marketing solutions with a critical eye for graphic design. I have a skilled team of designers and web technicians. I am looking for clients who need to upgrade their current site, or would like to build a top-notch site from the ground up. We are going through rapid growth now and we need a freelance graphic designer to work on overload projects. Ideally this person will have 2-5 years experience, possibly someone who has their own business but could use a 5–10 hours a week of extra work. I also need to find a qualified English and history tutor for my son who is a sophomore at Thousand Oaks high school." If participants have a specific referral for you, they pass their contact information to you, right there on the spot. After introductions, you will get a chance to connect with everyone. Bring your blackberry or address book, lots of business cards, a notebook and pen. You will want to share contacts and information on the spot. It keeps the follow-up time to a minimum. If you have an upcoming event, let us know about it. Promote your business with a special offer or discount for In The Know Participants. Bring brochures and flyers. This is your chance to spread the word. When do Resource Sharing Events take place?We meet at various days throughout the week at different times throughout the day to accommodate your schedule
Where do you meet?We meet at places of business throughout the West San Fernando Valley, Ventura County and Santa Barbara areas.
Partners, Host a series of Resource Sharing Events, bring foot traffic to your place of business and get exposure on ITK website and newsletters. How can I be assured that participants have answers to my questions?Of course there are no guarantees, but we have created Topic Specific Meetings to increase the chances that you will get your needs met. Topic Specific Meetings:
How Resource Sharing is Different than Networking?Introduce Yourself Once. At many networking events, you have to introduce yourself several times. At In The Know Resources, you do it once, then everyone knows who you are. Everyone comes with their “I Need” list. The reciprocal format makes everyone a winner. You can feel comfortable making specific requests. We look forward to sharing our connections and resources with you. No awkward mingling. You won’t have to figure out if it is the right time to break into a conversation, or stand alone hoping someone will walk up to you. Intimate Meetings. We limit the number of participants at Resource Sharing Events to create an optimum environment for an interactive sharing experience. How often do you meet?Our meeting list is growing. Visit our calendar often to find newly added Resource Sharing Events, Partner Sponsored Events, Get Focused On…Workshops and Speaker Series I would like to host Resource Sharing Events, how do I arrange to be a host?Partners, Send us an e-mail and we will work with you schedule meetings that will bring your target demographic into your place of business. I would like to donate a raffle prize for a Resource Sharing Event, how do I arrange that?Raffle Prizes are great ways to get publicity and good will for your business. Send us an e-mail and we will follow-up with you What is a Get Focused On…Workshop?Meet with 6-8 others from your community to Focus on how to bring your project to the next level. Meet for 2 hours, once a week for 4 weeks, then monthly. Jumpstart the creative process with weekly meetings, followed by an accountability program that meets monthly. Get Focused Workshops are designed to help you develop or refining specific aspects of your business. These programs are highly focused, productive and centered on achieving your goals. By joining this group, you are committing to bringing your own projects and the projects of your workshop partners to a new level. This program can have a significant impact on your business in 4 weeks Get ready to dig in and apply these principles to your business to create growth. Get Focused on:
Register for a Get Focused Workshop I would like to be a featured speaker at one of your meetings, how do I arrange that?Partners can promote their workshops, seminars and meetings through In The Know Resources. We don’t hold “monthly meetings” like a traditional organization. It is so difficult to single out 12 members to be chosen as one of the “Monthly Speakers” So we created an opportunity for Partners to promote their programs to our vast community through In The Know Resources calendar. Become a Partner How can I market my company or services through In The Know Resources?Become a Partner Price: $350 per year Market your business through
Can I post articles on the ITK website?Do you allow men to participate?Yes. We have developed the program based on the feminine approach to connecting. Women tend to build communities, men hierarchies. Both are necessary for success. Resource Sharing Meetings are open to men on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Partners determine if their events and workshops are gender specific or open. I am interested in finding an intern for my business, do you arrange that?We provide an opportunity to connect with various internship programs throughout the community. We do not arrange internships. You can find information about what to expect from a high school, community college, university and masters student. Additionally, we have sample forms that will help you maximize your internship experience. You can find contact information for schools throughout the area on our Internship page. I would like to post a job opening, how do I do that?As a Partner, you can post a job opening. Become a Partner How do I post an “I Am Looking For…” entry?Partners can put their needs out to the community. Become a Partner Can I get listed in your directory?Partners have the opportunity to post their business in our directory. Become a Partner I work for someone else, (I don’t have my own company), can I still be involved?Absolutely. In the know is an inclusive community. We have resources to assist people in all aspects of their life. Whether you are in business for yourself, you work for a corporation, you are a stay at home mom or retired, you will find resources and activities to suit your needs. |
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