How to Get More Visibility, Increase Your Influence, and Get More Referrals
Earlier today I was helping a client develop a better strategy to generate more referrals from local businesses. While that particular client owns an orthodontic practice, the ideas I gave him will work equally well in your business.Before I tell you the specifics, let's first establish two premises:1. Other entrepreneurs... Read More
Small File Box With Resumes to Help Customers
I bet you have not thought about it much, but there are many ways you can help your customers in their daily lives. If you have a customer who just got laid off from their job, tell them you will be glad to take a few of their resumes and... 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
Alliances: More Than A One Way Relationship
What is the biggest advantage of forming an alliance?Everyone has their own definition of an alliance. I had a potential alliance with a person that was starting his own business. He came to my residence with his partner and I brought in a couple of friends and business associates to... 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
Volunteering for a Networking Group
When is it appropriate to volunteer to take a position in the group?Have you heard the saying that "the fastest way to get anything done is to ask a busy person"? It is very true. What it actually boils down to is the fact that busy people are often very... Read More
Building Bridges - The Importance of Being Connected Where You Live
As a Young Professional (YP) in the up-and-coming city of Milwaukee, WI, I can tell you that it's very important to find a way to get connected in your city. It's important because in order to make a difference, you need to know who those difference makers are. To influence,... Read More
10 Terrific Tips to Talk Your Way to the Top
What is "the top" anyway? According to society, "top" has a significant amount of import as evidenced by the following expressions: top-quality, top-rated, top-dollar, top-grade, top-of-the-line, and of course, top dog. It is relatively safe to assume then that we are a culture that places a premium on having "top"... Read More
Are You Leveraging Your Business Network?
Just yesterday I received an email from a colleague telling me her husband had been laid off from yet another corporate job. Will the downsizing ever stop? I doubt it. Most large corporations focus purely on the bottom line and employees are the biggest expense.And sadly, many workers become lax... Read More
You Can?t Spell Networking Without Serendipity
"Fear not to entertain strangers for by so doing some have entertained angels unaware."This quotation is from the book of Hebrews, which means it probably has nothing to do with networking.Or does it?Networking is the process of sharing knowledge, helping others, and developing mutually beneficial relationships. Serendipity is the lucky... Read More
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Defining a Quality Networking Group
When it comes to quality, how do you choose the... Read More
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Networking: Is it who you know or what you know... Read More
Lesson 15 - Meeting the Prince with More Reputation than Power
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Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: Its All About Them!
Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation... Read More
Hows Your Net Working?
In recent weeks, I've had the opportunity to pass along... Read More
Practice Makes Pefect
What is the problem when people try to describe what... Read More
Have We Met Before? What to Do When You Cant Remember Who Yourre Talking To
You see him from across the room. You know him,... Read More
Develop a Great Network - Pay It Forward for Maximum Success
Who needs a network of people to talk to about... Read More
Mobile Car Wash Companies; Trading Tips
If you run a mobile car washing firm we recommend... Read More
How to Find Participants for a Trial Run
Why is a network meeting the best place to get... 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
Why Arent You Talking to Me?
Your nonverbal communication talks before you do. Only seven percent... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 1: Discover the CPI
People like others whom they are like. So if you... Read More
The 4 Actions of Awesome Hospitality
These Actions of Awesome Hospitality? will help you manifest the... Read More
Work that Room, Baby!
Networking, schmoozing, making connections. Call it what you want, it's... Read More
Strategic Networking: Take the Shortest Path to Success
Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web... Read More
The Foundation of Networking: Its Not Rocket Science
Commandment 1LoveWhen we choose to simply love, our giving and... Read More
Networking: Strangers, Friendship, and Business Growth
You already know that uncomfortable feeling, that knot in your... Read More
When Gifts Say More
What's a gift mean? If you're like me, you probably... Read More
Planting the Seeds of Greatness - Make it Great Newsletter #7
Thought of the WeekThis week, I'd like to challenge you... Read More
Networking: What the Heck is a Ryze?
If you're new to the internet marketing club, you may... Read More
Why Bother With Social Networking Sites Like LinkedIn?
Q: I think I understand the value of networking as... Read More
Good Manners Mean Good Business
Good manners, good networking and good business all have the... Read More
Lessons from the Wedding Mafia
One of my clients shared a story with me from... 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... Read More
Online Business Networking: How Personal is Too Personal?
Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for... Read More
How To Make Your Next Networking Event A Success
There are people who are natural born networkers - those... Read More
Networking - Facts to Ponder
Right here in Europe, the very last continent to enter... Read More
Giving Referrals to Get Referrals
One of the best ways to get a referral is... Read More
7 Step Plan To Get Going With Networking
Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you... Read More
8 Ways To Develop Confidence In New Situations
Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking... Read More
Hey, Whos the New Guy? How to Make Guests and First Timers Feel Welcome
The New Guy is a person we all know. And... Read More
How to Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Conversational Wheel
Think about the last time you feel asleep behind the... Read More
Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?
First of all I would like to start this article... Read More
The Answer to Your Worst Networking Nightmare
Imagine you just met your ideal client at a networking... Read More
Networking: Strangers, Friendship, and Business Growth
You already know that uncomfortable feeling, that knot in your... Read More
How to Organize a Successful Bad Sweater Party
"Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad... Read More
The 4 Attitudes of Awesome Hospitality
Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or "the love... Read More
Who Are You and What The Heck Do You Do?
A few years ago, I was attending a family function... Read More
The 4 Actions of Awesome Hospitality
These Actions of Awesome Hospitality? will help you manifest the... Read More
Networking Know How
Networking, even to a seasoned professional, can seem intimidating or... Read More
Alliances: More Than A One Way Relationship
What is the biggest advantage of forming an alliance?Everyone has... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 1: Discover the CPI
People like others whom they are like. So if you... Read More
The Festive Season: Your Networking Opportunity
The festive season is a great time to sharpen and... Read More
Have We Met Before? What to Do When You Cant Remember Who Yourre Talking To
You see him from across the room. You know him,... Read More
How to Keep from Sounding LIKE Totally Stupid
June is reality check month. Lots of the resolutions have... Read More
Four Brainless Self-Promotion Techniques To Avoid
Many workers think that their hard work will speak for... Read More
Successfully Meeting And Greeting - Ten Strategies For Getting Off To A Good Start
A day in the life of every businessperson is made... Read More
How to Create an Interest Story for the Press
What makes a good interest story?An interest story is just... Read More
Hows Your Net Working?
In recent weeks, I've had the opportunity to pass along... Read More
Work that Room, Baby!
Networking, schmoozing, making connections. Call it what you want, it's... Read More
Politics, Religion, Race; Conversational No-No?s in Business
Do not destroy all your positive displacement and high energy... Read More
How to Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Conversational Wheel
Think about the last time you feel asleep behind the... Read More
Powerful Networking: Focus on Building Connections, Not Closing Sales
You can find numerous references in the business literature about... Read More
How NOT to Waste Your Time Networking
Ever wonder if networking, referral groups, and conferences are a... Read More
A New LinkedIn Discussion Forum for High Power Dealmakers
For those of you interested in international business transactions or... Read More
Plan for the Event or Flounder
Rather than being there to eat the food and drink... Read More
Building Great Business Relationships
If you're in a business relationship with anyone ? a... Read More
Online Business Networking: How Personal is Too Personal?
Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for... Read More
Social Networking: A Link To Like Minds
Not all dot-com dreams died when the Internet stock bubble... Read More
Develop a Great Network - Pay It Forward for Maximum Success
Who needs a network of people to talk to about... Read More
How to Announce a New Product
How can the introduction of new products affect the way... 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
Small File Box With Resumes to Help Customers
I bet you have not thought about it much, but... Read More
The Secrets to Networking Success
Recently I was interviewed for a book on networking. My... Read More
Lesson 15 - Meeting the Prince with More Reputation than Power
The StoryBusiness has a habit of testing us as individuals... Read More
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