Introducing the Sponsorship Program w/ AIMC Business Solutions

The Sponsorship Program w/ AIMC Business Solutions

The mission of AIMC Business Solutions is to help small/mid-size businesses as well as innovative corporations increase revenue and reduce operational expenses through its online and offline digital and referral-based marketing services and community building.   AIMC Business Solutions founder Jeffrey DeSocio started one of Greater Boston's most successful business networking groups, Mass Professional Networking in 2013 with thousands of members as well as Little Rhody Professional Networking in 2024, Mass Tech Networking and Treasure Coast Florida Business Networking in 2018.  The goal of our organization is to help businesses expand their lead generation by connecting and building relationships with other successful professionals.

Through our Sponsorship Program, we like to assist you to reach your potential business partner, client/customer or network colleague and help your company reach your business goals.

We are offering the following sponsorship packages for your business.  Each package is for one event cycle which is monthly (30 days).   

The sponsorship packages are for the following Business Networking Groups:

• Mass Professional Networking
• Mass Tech Networking
• Treasure Coast Florida Professional Networking
• Little Rhody Professional Networking

We would like to offer four sponsorship options - Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum.

All plans can be customized to tailor to your company's promotional needs.

Please note the onsite and online options:  

Bronze - $99 - RSVP Directly on Eventbrite

• We will mention your company is sponsoring our networking event for the month and include short marketing pitch as part of the event description or social media posts with links back to your company website.
• We will include your company introduction as our sponsor for all social media posts of our upcoming event on various social media platforms.
• A Digital Business Assessment of all social media accounts for your business w/ suggestions 
• Online Event: We will also include a 5–10-minute introduction of your company at our event introduced as our sponsor.
• Onsite Event:  A vendor table at our monthly business networking event to promote your product or service.  Be creative!

Silver - $149 - Contact AIMC Business Solutions for RSVP

• We will mention your company is sponsoring our networking event for the month and include short marketing pitch as part of the event description or social media posts with links back to your company website.
• We will include your company introduction as our sponsor for all social media posts of our upcoming event on various social media platforms.
• Shoutout on the Market Like a Hotshot Podcast before the event date.
• Online Event: You will provide a 5–10-minute introduction at our event intro as our sponsor.
• Onsite Event:  A vendor table at our monthly business networking event.
• A Digital Business Assessment of all social media accounts for your business w/ suggestions.
• OR a video with AIMC Business Solutions
• $199 for all the above options for Silver.

Gold - $299 - Contact AIMC Business Solutions for RSVP

• We will mention your company is sponsoring our networking event for the month and include short marketing pitch as part of the event description or social media posts with links back to your company website.
• We will include your company introduction as our sponsor for all social media posts of our upcoming event on various social media platforms.
• Your contribution can be applied toward appetizers at the event.
• Online Event: You will provide a 5–10-minute introduction at our event intro as our sponsor.
• Onsite Event:  A vendor table at our monthly business networking event.
• A Digital Business Assessment of all social media accounts for your business w/ suggestions 
• One month of up to 5 hours of social media advisory services consulting with AIMC Business Solutions on the company marketing plan $199 Value if done separately)
• OR a video with AIMC Business Solutions

Platinum - Starting at $999 - This plan can be customized

• You will have the option of having a vendor table at all Mass Professional Networking and Little Rhody Professional Networking Events for a year from payment date.
• We will mention your company is sponsoring our networking event for the month and include short marketing pitch as part of the event description or social media with links back to your company website.
• We will include your company introduction as our sponsor for all social media posts of our upcoming event on various social media platforms.
• Your contribution can be applied toward appetizers at the event.
• Online Event: You will provide a 5–10-minute introduction at our event intro as our sponsor.
• Onsite Event:  A vendor table at our monthly business networking event.
• A Digital Business Assessment of all social media accounts for your business w/ suggestions 
• One month of up to 5 hours of social media advisory services consulting with AIMC Business Solutions on the company marketing plan $199 Value if done separately)
• OR a video with AIMC Business Solutions

The process of signing up for our sponsorship program is through our event on Eventbrite.com or via our Contact Us page on AIMC Business Solutions website.  The company simply can RSVP at the event of their choice as a Sponsor selecting one of the options - Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Package.   

A representative from AIMC Business Solutions will follow-up with the company to review next steps.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your options w/ us, please contact Jeff at jeff@aimcbizsolutions.com or submit a contact form on our business website, http://www.aimcbizsolutions.com.

How to Network at Business Conferences - Some Tips to Get Your Company Started

We are about to embark on the peak conference season here in Boston with Inbound 2019, MarTech AI World, and various technology conferences invading our amazing city this fall.    Between all of the conferences and with the thousands of college students coming into town, Boston will be bustling!

So far, when we have provided business networking tips in our recent blogs, we have focused mostly on the attendees at networking events such as our own Mass Professional Networking events.  The way attendees go about networking at events versus companies networking at large conferences are similar but there are some differences.  The reason is at some conferences, your company may be netowrking a future client or business partner, but instead be networking with your competition.    From a 1-on-1 networking perspective, always remember that even if the person you are talking to may be your competitor, it is all about their connections, or in other words, the 2nd level connection.  Be open to discussion, be honest and up front, since you never know what the future may bring.

What I like to do now, is provide some tips for companies & sales personnel in particular on how to network at larger conferences.   The key is to engage in deep, meaningful discussions with executives from target accounts that lead to bonafide sales opportunities.

1)  Leverage Introductions from the Conference Hosts

Conference organizers maintain lists of attendees and speakers, however not all conference organizers share this information.   A way around this is to get on a sponsor list since the conference marketing personnel can introduce sponsors with attendees and you will have an easier time build your warm market and building your prospect's trust.

2)  Come Prepared - Bring the Right Stuff

Large conference offer companies in particular sponsors an opportunity to demonstrate their wares and how they can help attendees when intermingling at the networking event within the conference.   If you have access to any of your company's white papers, case studies or blogs, be ready to share with people you meet.    Don't wait to send that follow-up email.  Learn how to share information right from your device to someone on the spot.  It can open up discussion immediately.

3) Use All Networking Opportunities at the Conference

Do not retreat back to the hotel or some coffee shop to check emails during breaks or at the end of the conference day.   Depending on how the conference is organized, there are typically multiple opportunities for meeting and speaking with potential clients.  Some example of events are pre-event breakfasts, conference breaks, after conference mixers.  Some quick advice at the after conference mixer, go easy on the wine and beer, since you are setting an example of your company.

4) Utilize the Event's Mobile Application to Connect with Attendees

Most event organizers provide mobile apps for all sponsors and attendees to use to track the agenda, rate sessions, follow registered attendees on Linkedin and to see who is actively checked into the event.  This provides companies, in particularly sponsors another avenue to connect with and promote their brand to attendees and potential target accounts.

5)  Get Involved and Engage on the Keynote and Panel Topics

One of the best ways to break the ice with conference attendees and target accounts is by talking about aspects of keynote addresses or panel discussions given during the event.  It is a terrific way to make instant connections with attendees.   If you have a blog about the event or a particular session, promote it to the people you met at the event and offer your insight.  It builds trust with your new connection.

Finally, a bonus tip.  Smile and be friendly and put your phone down and be social.  That email can wait.   Networking is the #1 most effective sales tool today, so when you are at a conference, be visible, be helpful and most of all, have fun.

A Perspective on 2018 and Looking Ahead to Great Success in 2019 w/ DeSocial Connector

By now, you have probably received your share of Happy New Year wishes and email newsletters providing great advice on how to start the new year off on a positive and successful note.    As soon as the Christmas and Chanukah holidays are over, the next focus is the New Year ahead.

2018 was a challenging year from me personally and professionally in a good way.  But through adversity, I learned how to navigate through the bumps in life by always looking ahead and not to dwell on the past.   I made some mistakes, but rather looking at them from a negative perspective, I learn and spin it into a positive outcome.

Through my various business ventures, I am involved with Health/Wellness, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Business Networking.  What I like to do is provide a tip for each venture for you to focus on in 2019.

Health/Wellness:    Exercise in the morning whether it is at home, at the gym or going for a run and take a multi-vitamin supplement.

By exercising in the morning, you are kick starting your day by being less stressed, more alert, and full of positive energy.   If you wait till after work, you are more likely to skip working out and go through a stressful day.   I have noticed since I have been exclusively working out in the morning,  I have leveraged my time for resulting producing activities in the evening.

Finally, take a multi-vitamin supplement in the morning.    By taking a good vitamin, you are strengthening your immune system and will allow your body to recover from your workout and the stresses of the previous day.   Unfortunately, most food today and especially your breakfast cereal do not have the vitamins you need to get through the day.


Digital Marketing:   Keep it positive and offer advice to your social media connections.

Unfortunately events in 2018 brought out the worst in people especially with the political situation going on and it was reflected in the social media posts..  Social Media has exposed the worst side of the First Amendment.

Going into 2019, follow a simple strategy, if what you like to post is negative and can offend anyone, do not post it.  It is that simple.   Instead post something that is positive and encouraging.   If you have a skill such as financial advice or how to exercise, provide some tips for your connections.




Entrepreneurship:  Even if you have a day job, start a side business.

You hear the stats all the time.  3 out of 4 millionaires have multiple streams of income or no job is safe anymore.   We are now in an entrepreneur economy and we are not going back.   The days of working 9 to 5 at the same job and then going home to watch TV or have a hobby and expecting Social Security and that 401k to cover retirement are OVER.   I experience it all the time, good friends of mine at the same job for years and years and they look at me like I am some crazy unstable person with multiple ventures and going from job to job.   But that is today's reality.

Do you have a hobby or a drive to dictate what you earn.  Do you want to have control of your own financial destiny?   If so, start a side business alongside your day job.  It is that simple.  With the internet today, you can do anything from anywhere.   What the side business will allow you to do is build another income that can be used toward retirement or investments such as real estate while the day job pays the bills.   There are so many options out there for side businesses whether it is consulting or network marketing or even owning a traditional business.   If you like, contact me if you like to discuss some options.



Business Networking:  Go to networking events even if you have never been and make friends.

Just like I mentioned in the entrepreneur section of my blog, we are in a different economy now.  The traditional way to connect with people and to look for work has changed.   Gone are the days of looking through a newspaper or on monster.com for your next opportunity.   You have to network at events to meet professionals and build great relationships.  It is extremely likely that your next opportunity will come from someone you met at a networking event.

Everyone at networking events are there for the same reason, to meet professionals and build relationships with like minded professionals.  So with the new year upon us, make 2019 the year you attend at least one networking event a month and build that contact list.   Linkedin is the best social network to track the people you meet and stay connected to them.  Finally, join my group on Facebook and contact me if you need help getting started in the world of business networking.
So hopefully,  I was able to provide some great tips to start the year for you.  It will be exciting year ahead with lots of great change.  Let's connect and help each other out and be successful together!

Why Having a Side Hustle is Good For You

My life totally changed in 2007.   I was at the end of my tenure at a large retail company in IT and I was getting antsy.  I needed something different and thought there was more to life than going to a 9-to-5 job, go home and watch TV or blow time at the local bar sipping cheap beer talking about the drama at the 9-to-5 gig.

One day, I decided to go to a networking event at my alma mater just to try out something new and meet some different people.   At my first event, I knew I was in a different environment.   The other professionals in the room were positive, friendly and they all had something different.   They all seemed to have something they were passionnate about.   Most of them worked a 9-to-5, but it was what they were doing after 5pm that got them all excited and positive about what life will bring.

So what was it that got them all excited?   The side hustle!

In 2018, research has shown that more American millenials have a side hustle than ever before.  And it is not just millenials, baby boomers are doing it to, since they know the corporate world is in their rear view mirror.  The side hustles may be freelancing, teaching, doing Uber or starting a side business in real estate, network marketing or franchising.   Studies have shown that having a side hustle provides a lot of mental health benefits since it is something to look forward to and indulge in your entrepreneurial spirit.

Here are five benefits I have experienced since I have started my side hustles alongside my day job.

1. I have gained control of my life.

When you care deeply about your work as I do, it can be frustrating when you aren't able to call the shots or make an impact the leaves you feeling fulfilled.  This might be especially true if you feel stunted in a toxic culture, are miserable as the result of a bad boss, or are stuck in a situation where you simply don't have the freedom to do things the way you want to on the job.  I am familiar with these struggles firsthand, and by having my side hustles, I have the ability to call the shots and control my own domain.

2.  I have grown personally and professionally since I started my side hustles.

Professional learning opportunities are one of a job's best perks, whether you have teammates who teach you new skills or enjoy access to books and classes throught your company.   Sure, that was great back in the 1990s when I travelled all over the world for classes and seminars that my company paid for.   Unfortunately today, the information you need to know to do your job well might not always be of interest to you.   Having a side hustle that challenges you in an area you're genuinely interested in is exciting and give you a sense of purpose.  I have done my share of reading and have enrolled in numerous classes on digital marketing and health/wellness which are my passions.


3.  I am not so stressed anymore.

I am now doing something that makes me feel energized, proud, and confident that helps me combat any work worries at the 9-to-5.   If you are doing something you enjoy while making money doing it, you won't be as stressed as if all you do is go to your job and then go home and stress about your job.  Working on your passion brings you a much needed  mental break from day-job-related stress.

4. I am definitely not bored with life, far from it.

If you have been in your current role for a long time but love what you do but crave more variety?   A side hustle can you explore skills or talents that you enjoy but don't get to use nearly enough.  You should keep things interesting by pursuing a side hustle that is a complete departure from your usual work routine.   I have a great example.  By day I manage an IT organization at a health care company.  By evening, I run a digital marketing company as well as a health/wellness company.   I don't stop there.  I also run one of Boston's most successful business networking groups.   Like I mentioned, I am not bored.   Because of my side hustles, I come back to my 9-to-5 more refreshed.


5.  I have built some amazing relationships since I have started my side hustles.

Sure, your day job might introduce you to plenty of smart people in your industry but believe me when you explore your entrepreneurial pursuit, the new friends and contacts that you make are a whole different mindset.  The old saying is it is all about who you hang with.   Since I have tapped into my new social circles, I feel much more connected, fulfilled and happy.

The Top Ten Reasons Going to Business Networking Events Beats Staying Home and Watching the News

If you still watch the nightly news or in the case of Channel 7 here in Boston, the half-hour news on the hour every hour, you tend to get overly depressed at all the negative news, whether it is the latest episode of Donald Trump or the latest house fire in some suburb of Boston.  Face it today's news is not news-worthy, it is more like a horror show on a HD TV in your living room.

So what if you like to get out of that living room and go to a business networking event at your local restaurant, pub, workplace or mall?    Going to a Business Networking Event gets you out there into the world of positive energy and you will feel a difference in yourself and your purpose in life!

So what are the Top Ten Reasons Going to a Business Networking Event is Better Than Watching The News on TV.

10,   Your Heart Rate will be more relaxed due to that nice glass of Merlot you are drinking, while mingling with some successful professionals.  It beats staying home drinking scotch watching the news.  You know what they say about those anti-oxidants found in wine!

9.  If you are single, you may meet your future partner at a business networking event!   The great thing is that most people at events are successful or have a hunger for being successful.   The only thing you will be hungry for watching TV is a gallon of ice cream and some potato chips.   How is that pot belly doing?

8. You may meet your future boss or business partner in a new venture!   For example, you are out there meeting people and then suddenly you meet someone that is looking for someone with the same exact expertise and soft-skills as you have!  So what do you do?  You connect and follow-up!     When was the last time you got a job while watching the news on TV?

7. Since most events are held at local restaurants or pubs, you get to check them out and perhaps take your loved one out to the place for a future date.  You will be cool and become the expert of your city's hot spots!!   You think watching TV is cool?  Sure if you will be an expert of those fast food restaurant commercials, that just make you fatter just watching them!

6. There are no awful commercials or ads of furniture stores or Dunkin Donuts at a business networking event.   Instead you may meet some amazing entrepreneurs trying to develop the next great product or service!  No need for commercials, this is the real deal.

5. You can become more popular than your mayor if you go to a lot of business networking events!   Just think, you are walking down the street of your city, and you keep bumping into people you know.  Finally, your colleague goes "Gee" what you are you the mayor?    Not sure if anyone has been elected mayor watching the news at home!!

4.  You only live one life.   Why waste it watching horrible negative news, when you can make a difference and meet people that will make your life more fulfilling!   Everyone at networking events are looking to help you!

3.  You can become a millionaire going to a business networking event since you become more positive, innovative and more the right connections with successful people.   You cannot become a millionaire watching the news on TV.

2. You get so depressed watching the news that you start yelling your TV and cursing the newscasters.   At at networking event, you feel so positive and happy, you start singing Pharrell's classic song "Happy" to anyone that listens.

1.  Finally, you want a change, it is up to you.   You can live a life in front of your TV or you can get out there and make a difference.  A business networking event is a great place to start!

You Can Make Yourself Rich or some CEO of a Company Rich - Your Choice

Sometimes there is negativity about direct sales careers or network marketing so here is a different perspective because perception is everything....

When you buy MAC make-up, you're helping Fabrizio Freda's 5 year compensation to grow over $17,780,000.

When you buy Motives Cosmetics at http://www.aimcbeauty.com/ though you're helping a Mom stay at home with her kids or maybe someone pay off their debts.

When you buy supplements from GNC, you are helping Michael Archbold make over $950,000 a year.

When you buy Isotonix Supplements at http://www.aimchealthsolutions.com/ though you're helping a Mom stay at home with her kids or maybe someone pay off their debts.

The direct sales market is growing and a large amount of companies are shifting towards this approach.

SUPPORT those who choose these careers just like we would support you in yours, instead of supporting random people you don't even know.

Invest in yourself & build the life YOU dreamed of instead of funding someone else's goals.

Are you sick and tired of living paycheck to paycheck - or maybe not even able to stay above afloat some months?

Are you sick and tired of working long, tireless hours away from home, but there’s no choice... You must do what is necessary to pay the bills and put food on the table?

Are you sick and tired of paying the astronomical costs for someone else to raise your children, while you’re answering to a Boss?

Are you sick and tired of going to school with no GUARANTEE you will even find a job in your field?

Then we want to show you how you can DESIGN YOUR LIFE!

And here is your option - HERE. Leave us a message if you like to learn more about our business opportunity.