Acknowledging Referrals! What?s in It For You?

I grew up in a household where saying thank you was a code of behavior that was absolutely essential. There were simply no exceptions. A thank you note was sent immediately for any gift received or for any kind or decent action.The Art of Saying Thank You!I have to confess... Read More

How to Generate More Business by Telling People What You Do

What do you tell people when asked what you do? Many small business owners and independent professionals repeatedly miss great opportunities to generate new business or develop leads by answering the "what do you do?" question with a poorly crafted or completely unplanned answer. If your answer does not regularly... Read More

Networking Skills: Arguing in Context

If you're fond of a good debate, you know how to annihilate someone else's position in an argument while still somehow managing to keep a friendly rapport with that person. This tactic is frequently used by politicians and lawyers, and one that will no doubt come in handy in online... Read More

How to Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Conversational Wheel

Think about the last time you feel asleep behind the wheel. Dangerous, isn't it? Even if it's just for a split second, nodding off while driving puts you and the other drivers at risk.But even when you're not driving, it's still possible to fall asleep behind the wheel. The conversational... Read More

Where Does That Word Come From?

"Instead of a handshake, I gave Toby a high-five to break the ice; and when we sat down on the front porch and started talking off the cuff, it was as if serendipity brought us together."That sentence contains several words and actions you see and hear every day. But have... Read More

Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: Its All About Them!

Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you."Every conversation, interaction and encounter has some kind of emotional... Read More

Networking: What the Heck is a Ryze?

If you're new to the internet marketing club, you may have heard about "Ryze." What is that, you wonder? Ryze refers to the Ryze Business Network at http://Ryze.com.Ryze is where entrepreneurs, marketing professionals and webby types go to meet other marketers, share stories, swap trade secrets and basically form their... Read More

Build Your Business through Strategic Networking

Networking ? it's the latest business trend. Or is it?Actually, business owners have always engaged in the art and science of networking. Only years ago it didn't have a name. Business owners would get together, shake hands, and smile and chat about themselves and their businesses. Same thing with "coaching."... Read More

Where to Find a Cash Windfall of $10,000 - $1,000,000 - You Never Knew You Had

There is a rather famous true story called "Acres of Diamonds".It is about a successful farmer who risks everything searching the African continent for diamonds. Ultimately he dies sick and penniless, while the new owner of his farm uncovers on his property the largest single diamond ever known to man.Point... Read More

Networking: Strangers, Friendship, and Business Growth

You already know that uncomfortable feeling, that knot in your stomach that forms, when you enter a room, a bus, or any other location where only you and a total stranger occupy the formerly quiet space. What do you say? Do you say anything? Do you even dare make eye... Read More

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Real Business Networking Doesnt Happen at Networking Events

Real networking isn't about handing out business cards at a... Read More

Community Involvement Networking

It is important for you to join at least one... Read More

Sticky Situations: Nametag Best Practices

Because a person's name is the single context of human... Read More

Business Networking ? Extroverted Web Weaving for the Introvert

If you have been in business for any amount of... Read More

The Answer to Your Worst Networking Nightmare

Imagine you just met your ideal client at a networking... Read More

Lesson 14 - Whats In A Handshake?

The StoryAs a child growing up, one of the many... Read More

Jump Start Your Network

Networking is often identified as a key business building activity... Read More

Mary Kay Ash Did It Best... (The Networking Factor)

"The Networking Factor, Everyone is important!" This slogan reminds me... Read More

Alliances: More Than A One Way Relationship

What is the biggest advantage of forming an alliance?Everyone has... Read More

Why Cant I Remember Your Name?

You're terrible with names. You forget someone's name within ten... Read More

The A-B-Cs of Networking

In the workplace - and when dealing with workplace matters... Read More

You Can?t Spell Networking Without Serendipity

"Fear not to entertain strangers for by so doing some... Read More

What a Leads Exchange Group can do for You

What is the definition of a leads exchange and how... Read More

Who Are You and What The Heck Do You Do?

A few years ago, I was attending a family function... Read More

Success Sentences to Help Combat Conversational Crappiness

Essential to your success as an effective, engaging communicator is... Read More

Networking Group Loyalty Requirements

How can you find out the group loyalty requirements before... Read More

Business Networking - Common Myths and Realities

Can we agree about the meaning of networking? I don't... Read More

Two-Step Your Communication

Ever use someone else to get your message out?For example,... Read More

How to Collect Business Cards

Why the business card grab is not why you are... Read More

3 Reasons to Join a Group

Defining your purpose for joining a group.When you make the... Read More

How to Announce a New Product

How can the introduction of new products affect the way... Read More

Savvy Networking: Grow Your Business and Your Career

Did you know that contacts are the bread of career... Read More

Strategic Networking: Take the Shortest Path to Success

Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web... Read More

Discover Your Own Source Of Business Leads

Generating new business leads is critical in your success, no... Read More

Five Steps for Expanding Your Customer Base with Guerilla Networking

As a single company, it is impossible to provide your... Read More

10 Steps to Successful Networking

"It's not what you know, it's who you know."This old... Read More

Volunteering for a Networking Group

When is it appropriate to volunteer to take a position... Read More

Land the Ideal Job Using Social Networks

With at least 60% of job-seekers finding employment through networking,... Read More

Alcohol & Events

Many people associate alcohol with relaxation and fun, so it... Read More

Follow-Up with Your Contacts

What happens when you meet a potential client at an... Read More

Did You Market Yourself Today?

"If you build a better mouse trap - the world... Read More

9 Ways to Spice Up Your Nametags for More Engaging Conversation

Nametags are worn for a variety of jobs and functions,... Read More

How Well Do Your Customers Know You?

Know your customer, know your customer, know your customer. Three... Read More