9 Ways to Spice Up Your Nametags for More Engaging Conversation

Nametags are worn for a variety of jobs and functions, but people don't like to wear them because they're annoying, damage your clothing, clash with your outfit, and eliminate anonymity.Picture this: you see someone's nametag and decide to strike up a conversation with them:"Nice to meet you Jimmy, my name... Read More

Politics, Religion, Race; Conversational No-No?s in Business

Do not destroy all your positive displacement and high energy and customer confidence by discussing politics in your small business. Remember not every one in the world is as smart as you are or sees as much dealing with all these different types of customers in so many different professions... Read More

Lesson 69 - When Networking Events Fail

The StoryIn a quest to create strategic alliances, coalitions, and partnerships, we don't usually allow ourselves to imagine our efforts failing. We don't imagine faltering at building relationships with people, since working with others comes naturally to most people.It's even harder to imagine that people would decline to help us... Read More

Talk Isnt Cheap

The most successful organizations have good communication skills. Survey after survey bears this out. Poor communication skills are often cited in employee surveys as a reason for poor morale and performance.Having been in the business of building organizational communication skills for more than 25 years, I've seen firsthand the positive... Read More

Savvy Networking: Grow Your Business and Your Career

Did you know that contacts are the bread of career life? In times of change, information and relationships are a source of power. Savvy networking will help you to tap into this power to grow your business and your career.Savvy networking is a systematic process of establishing and maintaining relationships... Read More

Give People Something to Talk About!

My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We were invited to a dinner party with three other couples we didn't know. What we did know is that we were all around the same age. We also knew what we were having for dinner. The purpose of the dinner... Read More

Marketing Essentials: The 15 Second Elevator Speech

You're at a conference. Someone steps in the elevator, notices your name tag and asks, "So what do you guys do?" Quick -- what's your answer? You've got about 15 seconds before the doors open.For most business owners, getting to the crux of what they really do is the hardest,... Read More

Networking

Put join a networking group on your to do list with a big underline, star and happy face. You'll be glad you did for more reasons than you can count. And the advice is coming from this confirmed non-networker who, in 20 years of business, considered networking a colossal waste... Read More

7 Step Plan To Get Going With Networking

Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you have the gift of gab or just don't know how to make small talk, networking know-how is very important for your business success. There is a notion in business that I believe most of us subscribe to that says "all... Read More

Unforgettable First Impressions Part 1: Discover the CPI

People like others whom they are like. So if you want to make a flawless first impression, it is your duty to discover what you have in common with every person you talk to.The 6 Essential Elements for Flawless First Impressions are part of Scott Ginsberg's the ... Read More

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Plan for the Event or Flounder

Rather than being there to eat the food and drink... Read More

Talk Isnt Cheap

The most successful organizations have good communication skills. Survey after... Read More

Networking Know How

Networking, even to a seasoned professional, can seem intimidating or... Read More

Creating Successful Alliances and Partnerships through Networking

Douglas Wilder, former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and... Read More

How to Shmooze

Definition: talk idly or casually in a friendly way Value:... Read More

Lessons from the Wedding Mafia

One of my clients shared a story with me from... Read More

Franchisees Should Learn From Each Other

If you own a franchise you should be in contact... Read More

Networking: Strangers, Friendship, and Business Growth

You already know that uncomfortable feeling, that knot in your... Read More

Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers

You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry... Read More

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

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

Giving Referrals to Get Referrals

One of the best ways to get a referral is... Read More

How to Get More Visibility, Increase Your Influence, and Get More Referrals

Earlier today I was helping a client develop a better... Read More

Alcohol & Events

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

How to Create an Interest Story for the Press

What makes a good interest story?An interest story is just... Read More

Who Are You and What The Heck Do You Do?

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

Why Arent You Talking to Me?

Your nonverbal communication talks before you do. Only seven percent... Read More

Did You Market Yourself Today?

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

Defining a Quality Networking Group

When it comes to quality, how do you choose the... Read More

The Quest for Passive Income

Passive Income, residuals, royalties three ways to get paid multiple... Read More

Keys to Successful Networking While In Transition

Let's be real. With other pressures of life upon us,... Read More

10 Steps to Successful Networking

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

5 Ways to Wow People Who Wear Nametags

People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority... Read More

Hows Your Net Working?

In recent weeks, I've had the opportunity to pass along... Read More

8 Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations

Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking... Read More

Two-Step Your Communication

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

Give People Something to Talk About!

My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We... Read More

Why Cant I Remember Your Name?

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

Five Best Ways To Build A Network

I have been working from home on the internet for... Read More

Networking: What the Heck is a Ryze?

If you're new to the internet marketing club, you may... Read More

Powerful Networking: Focus on Building Connections, Not Closing Sales

You can find numerous references in the business literature about... Read More

Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits

Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small... Read More

Which Networking Events Should You Attend?

How does one determine which are the best events to... Read More

Networking in the Change Room: 5 Ways to Network Effectively While Getting Undressed

There's a time and place to network with people in... Read More