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My new &#8220;baby&#8221; has just launched: The Rainmaker Network
The Rainmaker Network is a worldwide free to join network (hosted on Linkedin) focused on helping partners, marketers and business developers in Professional Service Firms to attract new clients and win new business.
The network provides a forum for debate, discussion and help for all those involved in [...]<p><a href="http://www.ianbrodie.com/news/rainmaker-network-open-for-business/">The Rainmaker Network now Open for Business!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.ianbrodie.com">Get Clients</a></p>
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<p>My new &#8220;baby&#8221; has just launched: <a href="http://www.rainmaker-network.com">The Rainmaker Network</a></p>
<p>The Rainmaker Network is a worldwide <strong>free to join</strong> network (hosted on Linkedin) focused on helping partners, marketers and business developers in <strong>Professional Service Firms</strong> to attract new clients and win new business.</p>
<p>The network provides a forum for debate, discussion and help for all those involved in selling professional services &#8211; from law firms to consultants &amp; coaches to accountants, surveyors and architects.</p>
<p>The network has three components:</p>
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<li>A <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&#038;gid=158932&#038;trk=anet_ug_grppro" title="Rainmaker Network Linkedin Group">Linkedin Group</a> allowing members to connect together</li>
<li>A <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestions=&#038;gid=158932&#038;forumID=3&#038;sik=1239471955531" title="Rainmaker Network Discussion Forum">forum</a> to allow discussion, debate and requests for help and information</li>
<li>A resource site: <a href="http://www.rainmaker-resources.com" title="Rainmaker Resources - the leading site for professional services business development resources">Rainmaker Resources</a> with links to the leading professional services blogs, podcasts, videos, articles and resources on the web</li>
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<p>Membership of the network is free. To sign-up, <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=158932" title="Join the Rainmaker Network on Linkedin">join the Linkedin Group</a>. That will give access to the discussion forum and allow you to connect with other members.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a consultant, lawyer, accountant, surveyor, architect or otherwise involved in selling and marketing professional services &#8211; <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=158932" title="Sign Up to join the Rainmaker Network">sign Up Now</a> to begin enjoying the benefits of an active support community and gain access to <b>free</b>, <b>expert advice</b> and <b>support</b> from your peers in professional firms.</p>
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