How to Gain Maximum Value from Your Networking Time
One of the best ways to get business is through networking. That's what the majority of people I speak to tell me. So what is networking, what makes it so invaluable to its supporters and how can you maximise your networking time.My definition of networking is"Creating mutually beneficial relationships with... Read More
A Vital Habit For Selling Big Ticket Items
I hope the title of this article aroused your curiosity! What could this habit be that will help you sell Big Ticket Items?It has nothing to do with copywriting or creating beautiful web pages. But it does have to do with something even more important - building relationships!What is this... Read More
Networking: Breaking into the Buzz
Breaking into conversational groups is one of the things people ask me about when I'm conducting networking sessions. There's a buzz that hovers over a crowded room that comes from all those people conversing. You need to break into that buzz to be a great networker.Let's face it, looking at... 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
The A-B-Cs of Networking
In the workplace - and when dealing with workplace matters - networking is a powerful tool. And the same is true in personal and social situations, where friends and family can provide you with a great support system, both as you make decisions about change in your life and as... Read More
Two-Step Your Communication
Ever use someone else to get your message out?For example, big, multi-location companies sometimes make important announcements through local plant or office managers, rather than at head office. Another example: advocacy groups that ask their members to individually write or call politicians.Both examples illustrate what's called a two-step communication strategy... Read More
How to Turn Water into Lemonade by Giving a Flavored Answer to a Fruitless Question
I remember the first time I opened the fridge to get a drink of water and accidentally grabbed the wrong pitcher...Glug...glug...glug...Ahhh! Lemonade! My cheeks tingled from the surprising tart flavor as I gulped down an unexpected swig of Country Time.Woooo-weee! That woke me up at 6 in the morning!When it... Read More
Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits
Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small business owner with some start-up information, she asked me a very interesting question, "Why do you and other VA's join organizations?"I guess I take for granted the reasons why I belong to several industry specific organizations. But, to those that... Read More
Social Network Software
My neighbor ? a lovely man I've known, and have had social contact with for years ? is the COO of one of the world's largest companies. He's read my books, is familiar with my concepts, and is a fan. But we've not talked shop due to our social connection.One... Read More
Client Attraction Technique #2: Networking
One of the most cost effective ways of generating leads and referrals. However it's important that you 'work' these opportunities in the correct way. The following techniques should make a great difference to your success rate at networking events.In The BeginningIt's important to know exactly what you want out of... Read More
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Mary Kay Ash Did It Best... (The Networking Factor)
"The Networking Factor, Everyone is important!" This slogan reminds me... Read More
Network Your Way to Success, and Remember: Its Not About You!
Quote of the week"The answer is always no...unless you ask."... Read More
The 4 Actions of Awesome Hospitality
These Actions of Awesome Hospitality? will help you manifest the... Read More
Follow-Up with Your Contacts
What happens when you meet a potential client at an... Read More
How to Turn Water into Lemonade by Giving a Flavored Answer to a Fruitless Question
I remember the first time I opened the fridge to... Read More
People Know People
I recently entered the keyword "networking" into Google. In 0.13... Read More
Who Are You and What The Heck Do You Do?
A few years ago, I was attending a family function... Read More
Networking and Trade Shows
The most important reasons people exhibit at a trade show?... Read More
Good Manners Mean Good Business
Good manners, good networking and good business all have the... Read More
5 Ways to Wow People Who Wear Nametags
People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority... Read More
Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?
First of all I would like to start this article... Read More
The Power of Word of Mouth
Most of us remember the commercial that said, "I told... Read More
Are You Leveraging Your Business Network?
Just yesterday I received an email from a colleague telling... Read More
Five Steps for Expanding Your Customer Base with Guerilla Networking
As a single company, it is impossible to provide your... Read More
Discover Your Own Source Of Business Leads
Generating new business leads is critical in your success, no... Read More
Networking: What the Heck is a Ryze?
If you're new to the internet marketing club, you may... Read More
The Anatomy of a Brain Cramp; The Retainer and the Lavalava - Communication
In life, you have to successfully work with people to... Read More
How to Get Ahead in Your Career
Bigger Better Deal. That's what everyone always hopes will come... Read More
Strategic Networking: Take the Shortest Path to Success
Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web... Read More
Network Marketing
Network marketing is the ordinary person's best opportunity to make... Read More
Write It Down!
Why would you want to write information on paper when... Read More
Plan for the Event or Flounder
Rather than being there to eat the food and drink... Read More
How to Collect Business Cards
Why the business card grab is not why you are... Read More
Franchisees Should Learn From Each Other
If you own a franchise you should be in contact... Read More
Giving the Gift of Your Name (The Networking Factor)
Although, this is about giving the gift of your name... Read More
10 Effective Ways to Remember Names
Sigmund Freud says "a person's name is the single context... Read More
How to Find Participants for a Trial Run
Why is a network meeting the best place to get... Read More
Social Network Software
My neighbor ? a lovely man I've known, and have... Read More
Practice Makes Pefect
What is the problem when people try to describe what... Read More
Are You Sitting With The Right Company?
When I walked into Dallas's famous Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, all... Read More
Time to Hire a Professional Networker?
It used to be that people said that there was... Read More
Jump Start Your Network
Networking is often identified as a key business building activity... Read More
10 Steps to Successful Networking
"It's not what you know, it's who you know."This old... Read More
When Gifts Say More
What's a gift mean? If you're like me, you probably... Read More
Two-Step Your Communication
Ever use someone else to get your message out?For example,... Read More
Increase Your Sales by 30% Using Internet Collaboration Networks
Small businesses are really excluded from the global economySmall businesses... Read More
Creating Successful Alliances and Partnerships through Networking
Douglas Wilder, former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and... Read More
How Well Do Your Customers Know You?
Know your customer, know your customer, know your customer. Three... Read More
Networking - How To Do It
Networking is probably the oldest, easiest, most effective and least... Read More
Giving the Gift of Your Name (The Networking Factor)
Although, this is about giving the gift of your name... Read More
Strategic Networking: Take the Shortest Path to Success
Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web... Read More
Networking to a New Life
Research shows that talking to strangers -- not people in... Read More
The Secrets to Networking Success
Recently I was interviewed for a book on networking. My... Read More
Did You Market Yourself Today?
"If you build a better mouse trap - the world... Read More
Lesson 15 - Meeting the Prince with More Reputation than Power
The StoryBusiness has a habit of testing us as individuals... Read More
Network Your Way to Success, and Remember: Its Not About You!
Quote of the week"The answer is always no...unless you ask."... Read More
Networking: Breaking into the Buzz
Breaking into conversational groups is one of the things people... Read More
Work that Room, Baby!
Networking, schmoozing, making connections. Call it what you want, it's... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: Its All About Them!
Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation... Read More
Is The Company You Keep Hurting Your Business?
When you look at your friends, it's like looking into... Read More
Develop a Great Network - Pay It Forward for Maximum Success
Who needs a network of people to talk to about... Read More
The Quest for Passive Income
Passive Income, residuals, royalties three ways to get paid multiple... Read More
Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?
First of all I would like to start this article... Read More
Acknowledging Referrals! What?s in It For You?
I grew up in a household where saying thank you... Read More
Lesson 61 - When Does Aggressiveness Turn Into Annoyance?
The StoryWhen attending conferences, conventions, or private events, it's guaranteed... Read More
Sticky Situations: Nametag Best Practices
Because a person's name is the single context of human... Read More
How to Get Ahead in Your Career
Bigger Better Deal. That's what everyone always hopes will come... Read More
The A-B-Cs of Networking
In the workplace - and when dealing with workplace matters... Read More
Business Networking - Common Myths and Realities
Can we agree about the meaning of networking? I don't... Read More
Why Cant I Remember Your Name?
You're terrible with names. You forget someone's name within ten... Read More
Practice Makes Pefect
What is the problem when people try to describe what... Read More
How to Gain Maximum Value from Your Networking Time
One of the best ways to get business is through... Read More
Volunteering for a Networking Group
When is it appropriate to volunteer to take a position... Read More
What I Do Is Not Who I Am... The Networking Factor
Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big... Read More
Ask for What YOU Want and Gain More Business
Why ask others for help and what do you gain... Read More
The 7 Habits of Highly Horrible Networkers
Networking is a term that didn't exist (academically) until almost... Read More
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