VALDOSTA — Businesswoman Sally, let’s say, has joined a number of organizations to network with others and increase her bottom line. But attendance at the meetings is mandatory: What about when little Susie is sick or little Johnny has a soccer game or when a meeting conflicts with something going on at her church?
A networking group to help businesswomen increase profits without sacrificing faith and families has begun in Valdosta. WOAMTEC (Women On A Mission To Earn Commission) is “a premier business building group for women,” according to Paula Sheffield, chapter director. “It is an opportunity for women to get together and network and help each other build their businesses.
“It was formed because of the desire of women to keep their priorities of faith, family and a career in order. We should never have to choose between our business and our children. WOAMTEC was designed to help alleviate the guilt that we feel sometimes when we have to choose. We are going to make time for our faith and families and, at the same time, grow our business.”
Sheffield says the national organization was begun two years ago, and through it, women can network with 700 other women throughout the U.S.
Although the Valdosta chapter was just started last month and has had only two meetings, Sheffield can already cite an example of how the networking has been successful.
Through Sheffield’s contact on Facebook, she learned of Bonnie in Atlanta who has a father in Valdosta in need of home health care. Because Sheffield had approached a home health care businesswoman about the networking group, she was able to tell Bonnie about home health care available that she needed for her father.
“I would never have been able to help Bonnie had I not reached out to invite Lisa with Comfort Keepers to join us in WOAMTEC,” Sheffield said.
Although the group is category exclusive (only one photographer, one message therapist, etc. can join), there are subcategories: Under Realtor, for example, there are commercial Realtor, residential Realtor, broker, etc., said Sheffield, a nutritional cleansing coach with Isagenix.
“My primary focus is help people lose weight the nutritional way,” she said.
A networking luncheon is planned from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at The Hilton Garden Inn in Valdosta. (All luncheons after that will be held every other Tuesday, beginning Feb. 23, at the same time and place.) Cost is $10 in cash, which includes the tip. RSVP to Sheffield by Tuesday by calling 630-6108 or e-mailing at pcsheffield@bellsouth.net.
For businesswomen who need a new or updated head shot for their business cards or Web sites, Javon with Javon Longieliere Photography will be available to take their pictures.
A relaxation gift basket ($100 value) will be given away.
“Members are allowed to give a 60-second infomercial about their business (at the luncheons) and to include what a good lead for them would be,” Sheffield said. “Guests are welcome.
“We also will have guest speakers, and we will adopt a local charity.”
Membership is $165 for six months or $300 for a year. Members receive a magazine, “Confident Woman,” published quarterly and billed as a “resource guide designed to empower women.” Businesses may have them in their offices for free.
To learn more about the organization, those interested may visit www.woamtec.com or call (866) 757-2611.
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