AHB Board 2012
ERIC NORBERG -- President
Eric Norberg has been a member of AHB for years. After decades as an
employee, he has been operating home businesses since 1981, and has
done so fulltime since 1990. Eric wanted the support of others doing
the same thing, and the opportunity to network regularly with others
building their own businesses while working from home. He says he finds
AHB a congenial and educational experience which he looks forward to
each month. “It really fills a need,” he says.
RON MILLER -- Treasurer
When I first started out, I assumed there was an organization like AHB,
but it took some searching to find it. The idea of learning from others’ mistakes
before I make my own, and gathering as much knowledge as possible about
the small business world, were foremost reasons for membership. I enjoy
the formal presentations as well as the one-on-one networking. And
while not seeking referrals and revenue actively, that word of mouth
thing does yield results. AHB is more broad-based geographically than
other business organizations, and offers the most value per dollar
invested.
LYNN MILLER
Anytime there is a self-employed member of a household, everyone is part
of that business. I joined AHB by default as a spousal member. Learning
about small business operations is critical to giving real support
to a home-based business. AHB gives me a chance to interact with other
people in similar situations. And, the skills and knowledge passed
on by the various speakers apply to more than just the home business.
I now have perspective on the owner's point of view, the manager's
point of view, the salesman's point of view, etc. To me, it's all about
relationships—up, down, side-to-side—and there is something
to be gained from each one.
J. MARK RIPKEY
It is great to have a group that is about the personal relationships and support for building a business. AHB is just that. No pressures for 'leads' or 'referrals' but simply the true belief in providing the information and resources to build a business as the individual sees their vision. Great community and great people are the hallmarks of AHB and the benefits are in the speakers' slate as well as the interactive style during our education hour, the wonderful meal is just icing on the cake. Having friends and colleagues that understand the ups and downs of a home-based business is the reason I joined and my positive experiences over the last few years is why I have stayed.