Thursday, March 19, 2009

Pro Active Time Management- Your Key To Working Less And Making More!- Bob Gallo: TreatThemRight- March 19, 2009, 6-9 pm SMILE Station


Winter's chill didn't dampen the spirits of those gathered for the March 19, 2009 General Meeting of the AHB. Held monthly (third Thursday's 6-9 pm) at the SMILE Station in Sellwood, the dinner meetings are always well attended.

The March Meeting including dinner and a presentation by Bob Gallo was eagerly anticipated by all. Jessica Kindrick provided an Italian Feast of savory Italian Lasagna, with selections for both Ominvores and Vegetarians.







A light antipasti salad, fresh green salad and plenty of beverages rounded out the repast. Pears poached in Balsamic Vinegar with a Florentine cookie tempted the sweet tooth as a dining finale. Accolades all around for Jessica's tempting Lasagna!




As diners savored their desserts general business was conducted. A new activity for AHB will be a monthly booth at the Sellwood Moreland Farmers market. Staffing the AHB booth members will educate marketers about the history, mission and goals of the AHB. Local market attendees will learn about AHB offerings to home business owners in Portland.



Dates the AHB booth and members will be available at the Sellwood Moreland Farmers Market (corner of 14/Bybee) are:




  • May 13, 2009 (3:30-7:30 PM)
  • June 10, 2009 (3:30-7:30 PM)
  • July 8, 2009 (3:30- 7:30 PM)
  • August 12, 2009 (3:30-7:30 PM)
  • September 9, 2009 (3:30-7:30 PM)
Introductions followed the order of business as members and guests gave a short elevator speech, highlighting their expertise. Then, all eyes turned to the presenter Bob Gallo.

As a relationship builder, Bob offers TreatThemRight, a client retention system. His broad reaching resume includes estate planning, owner of a book-keeping firm, Sales Management and for exercise and enjoyment, Dance Instruction. Choreographing daily tasks while keeping on track with clients and his growing business is one of his many talents.

The topic: "Pro-Active Time Managment: Your Key To Working Less And Making More!" reflected key components home business owners can exercise to work smarter. Simply incorporating Proactive as opposed to Reactive planning can allow a home business owner to develop strong, current BEST Practices.

The question and answer segment was filled with conversation: discussion flowed on implementing the three strategies Bob had outlined during his presentation. Several members shared their tactics for tackling time management, efficiency and priortizing tasks.

A bit of networking, interacting with the key speaker and straightening the SMILE station provided mingling opportunities.


April's AHB General meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 16th, 2009 from 6-9 pm. Artist,Graphic & Web Designer Travis Keenan Tiffin will offer web page insights to save time, money and headaches.





AHB Meetings and topics are selected to give Home business owners usable tools for success. More information on meeting dates and times, the history and mission of the AHB and reservation information details can be found at at the AHB website.

We look forward to meeting you soon.
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A Resource For Owners of Home-Based Businesses in Portland Oregon

The purpose of AHB is to assist home-based businesses by: providing business and technical information that is current and practical; promoting professional standards and image; providing an advocacy; providing appropriate group services; providing a forum for socializing and networking

Purpose -- Principles -- Vision. The Association is founded for the purpose of fostering communication, camaraderie, and unity among its members. Members should be fair, ethical and cooperative in all business transactions and relations with other members. The Association honors the sanctity of individual initiative and seeks to unite this indivisible power -- with a sense of humor, a sense of mission, and some hard work -- for all.
RSVP’s requested for meal planning. For information and to reserve call Eric at 503/232-2326.

You don’t need to have a home business to attend our monthly business association meeting! First-time visitors pay the members’ rate of $10 for the meal and evening.

AHB meetings are held third Thursdays, 6-9pm, at the SMILE Station. 8210 SE 13th Ave. The SMILE building is in the Sellwood neighborhood, on 13th Street, 1 block South of Tacoma (Sellwood Bridge St). Corner of 13th and Tenino Avenue.