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

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

People Know People

I recently entered the keyword "networking" into Google. In 0.13 seconds, it returned 21,600,000 entries. Amazing! What's even more amazing was when I entered the same search ten minutes later 200,000 additional entries were found. Countless articles and information are available about this subject. By reviewing the latest information, many... Read More

How to Keep from Sounding LIKE Totally Stupid

June is reality check month. Lots of the resolutions have been made and most are already broken. It's time to take a hard look at where you are going in 05 and beyond. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to update all your personal... Read More

What Has Networking Got To Do With Joint Ventures?

What has networking got to do with joint ventures? "PLENTY" is the short answer to this question.Networking is a very important element of joint venture marketing because the more you network, the more you meet potential partners and build relationships that lead to profitable joint ventures.Your network of business associates,... 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

How to Find Participants for a Trial Run

Why is a network meeting the best place to get participants for a trial run?We talked about taking a booth at a networking event, or at least sharing a booth. The booth has to be more than informational in order to help you move your product or service. I have... Read More

The Answer to Your Worst Networking Nightmare

Imagine you just met your ideal client at a networking event. He's friendly, has great ideas and could use a valuable person like you to help grow his business. Not to mention, he's the kind of person from whom you could learn a great deal as well. After all, networking... Read More

Online Business Networking: How Personal is Too Personal?

Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for solo entrepreneurs. You can open an account with one of the major online business networks such as Ryze, and get to know industrious and inspiring minds from all corners of the world.Many of these networks offer the option to design... 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 up of a series of meetings and greetings. Whether you are making the initial contact with a client or a colleague, you want to get off on the right foot. Doing so will make the first encounter and subsequent ones... Read More

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Value-Added Network

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

Should You Offer Commissions For Customer Referrals?

As a small business owner you may find yourself in... Read More

Sharpen Your Business Networking Skill To Grow Your Small Business

Most people become lax at maintaining their professional business network... Read More

Who Are You and What The Heck Do You Do?

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

Are You Really Listening: The Importance of Strong Communication Skills

Let's face it, when most people think of IT professionals,... Read More

Creating Successful Alliances and Partnerships through Networking

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

Business Networking - Common Myths and Realities

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

Lesson 14 - Whats In A Handshake?

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

How To Make Your Next Networking Event A Success

There are people who are natural born networkers - those... 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

Where Does That Word Come From?

"Instead of a handshake, I gave Toby a high-five to... Read More

The Secrets of Effective Networking

Before we talk about specific networking tips I want to... Read More

Is The Company You Keep Hurting Your Business?

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

Why Cant I Start A Conversation With You?

One out of every ten Americans has a fear of... 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

Small File Box With Resumes to Help Customers

I bet you have not thought about it much, but... Read More

You MUST Be Visible

Have you ever noticed how visible large corporations are? Take... Read More

Why Arent You Talking to Me?

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

Test Your Networking Know-How

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

The Five Step Formula For Getting Prospects to Call You

Are you tired of prospecting for new business?Are you sick... Read More

Networking - How To Do It

Networking is probably the oldest, easiest, most effective and least... Read More

Four Brainless Self-Promotion Techniques To Avoid

Many workers think that their hard work will speak for... Read More

The 4 Actions of Awesome Hospitality

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

Increasing the ROI on Your Networking

Networking requires an investment of time, money and effort. Here... Read More

Ask for Referrals: And Get the Answer You Want!

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

Are You in the Relationship Business?

Are you in the relationship business? Of course you are.... Read More

Putting The Fun Back In Networking

Networking is one of the most important skills a person... Read More

Five Best Ways To Build A Network

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

Savvy Networking: Grow Your Business and Your Career

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

How to Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Conversational Wheel

Think about the last time you feel asleep behind the... Read More

Effective Networking

The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed,... Read More

7 Step Plan To Get Going With Networking

Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, feel like you... Read More