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

Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers

You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry conference with you arm outstretched and say: "Hi. My name is?.." And you're off and running.There's an art to successful networking and business development. Rather than just exchange pleasantries you can gather information, gain allies, and explore potential opportunities. Here... Read More

Community Involvement Networking

It is important for you to join at least one service club in your area to help your small business in the community. It might be wise to get with other small businesses which are friends and figure out how each of you can join a different service club to... Read More

Franchisees Should Learn From Each Other

If you own a franchise you should be in contact with your nearest franchisees and share information as if you were the manager of a corporate store. You should set up meetings once or twice per month and have their phone numbers logged into your speed dial for easy reference.You... Read More

Ten Simple Steps to More Customers with Better Networking

Networking is a great way to meet people in a "non-selling" setting. So, don't sell. Meet and greet. Ask people about their businesses. Be friendly and relaxed. Enjoy yourself. Get to know people. Above all, do not sell.If and when someone appears to meet your target criteria, ask for their... 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

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

Defining a Quality Networking Group

When it comes to quality, how do you choose the group that matches your expectations?Defining a quality group is not as easy as it looks. You first need to conduct the research into meetings, type of attendance etc. The next thing you want to know is the size of the... Read More

Land the Ideal Job Using Social Networks

With at least 60% of job-seekers finding employment through networking, it's no wonder that people are turning to their colleagues and acquaintances for advice and help in finding employment. The old adage, "It's not what you know, but who you know" rings true when it comes to sources of labor... Read More

10 Effective Ways to Remember Names

Sigmund Freud says "a person's name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten." Feelings of embarrassment and social ineptitude are conveyed through this forgetfulness, and unfortunately, the problem persists daily. The ability to remember names is an important skill that gives you an advantage in... Read More

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Networking Skills: Arguing in Context

If you're fond of a good debate, you know how... Read More

3 Reasons to Join a Group

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

Mother Said - Wash Your Hands

Think health articles are boring? This one isn't, so read... Read More

Effective Business Networking: 5 Tips For Mastering The Art of Networking

The heart of any business is the connection it has... Read More

How to Create an Interest Story for the Press

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

How NOT to Waste Your Time Networking

Ever wonder if networking, referral groups, and conferences are a... Read More

Make Money on the Internet - The Lifestyle Advantages of Professional Marketers

Some of the most successful businesses in existence today started... Read More

The 4 Actions of Awesome Hospitality

These Actions of Awesome Hospitality? will help you manifest the... Read More

Plan for the Event or Flounder

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

Networking Know How

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

Is The Company You Keep Hurting Your Business?

When you look at your friends, it's like looking into... Read More

Good Manners Mean Good Business

Good manners, good networking and good business all have the... Read More

Your Front End

While surfing for traffic or browsing your safelist emails, you... Read More

Which Networking Events Should You Attend?

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

Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?

First of all I would like to start this article... Read More

The Festive Season: Your Networking Opportunity

The festive season is a great time to sharpen and... Read More

How to Announce a New Product

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

Acknowledging Referrals! What?s in It For You?

I grew up in a household where saying thank you... Read More

Networking for Wallflowers: How to Profit from Getting into the Crowd

The two most common complaints about networking are: 1) I... Read More

How to Gain Maximum Value from Your Networking Time

One of the best ways to get business is through... 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

Networking - Facts to Ponder

Right here in Europe, the very last continent to enter... Read More

Networking and Trade Shows

The most important reasons people exhibit at a trade show?... 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

Create a 10 Second Introduction From Your USP

You can generate a ton of business by networking, whether... Read More

Work that Room, Baby!

Networking, schmoozing, making connections. Call it what you want, it's... Read More

Ask for Referrals: And Get the Answer You Want!

Why are people scared to ask for a referral? Is... Read More

Build Your Business through Strategic Networking

Networking ? it's the latest business trend. Or is it?Actually,... Read More

Value-Added Network

A value-added network can be achieved through explicit actions to... Read More

Test Your Networking Know-How

Let's test your knowledge on networking:1)The best definition of networking... Read More

Lesson 69 - When Networking Events Fail

The StoryIn a quest to create strategic alliances, coalitions, and... Read More

Hows Your Net Working?

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

Why Arent You Talking to Me?

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