Giving the Gift of Your Name (The Networking Factor)
Although, this is about giving the gift of your name to others, it certainly runs a close second in importance to "Whats' in a name?"What is giving the gift of your name? Giving the gift of your name is when you see someone you haven't seen in a while and... Read More
When Gifts Say More
What's a gift mean? If you're like me, you probably focus on the giving and the getting.But, have you thought of gifts as a medium, a channel, for communication? In a book called The Gift, French anthropologist Marcel Mauss argues that gifts are universally used to create and manage relationships.For... Read More
Communication Is A 2-Way Street (The Networking Factor)
The Personal Touch 1There is a simple art to networking and the good news is, should you choose to put forth a conscience effort to improve the way you communicate, networking can and will become second nature to you, it is really just that simple. A personal touch big or... Read More
It Pays to be Friendly
Most small business people do not take advantage of human relationship issues. They do not understand that being nice and friendly, out going and enthusiastic pays high dividends. When you are out and about in public you should always wear a smile, wave, honk and have a positive displacement. Such... Read More
Effective Networking
The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed, and eventually receiving an offer for employment starts with networking. By networking I don't mean sending out hundreds of copies of your résumé unsolicited to H.R. managers throughout the country, but by establishing contacts with people who may be in... Read More
Sharpen Your Business Networking Skill To Grow Your Small Business
Most people become lax at maintaining their professional business network when they've worked with a company a while. With the constant rounds of mass layoffs, having a dead or outdated business network can mean business suicide to even the most skilled expert.Whether you've been laid off and are looking for... 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
Four Brainless Self-Promotion Techniques To Avoid
Many workers think that their hard work will speak for itself. They quietly do their job and stay late at the office hoping that their boss will notice their efforts. However, when a job promotion or pay raise goes to someone else, many employees retreat into a corner, wondering what... Read More
Creating Successful Alliances and Partnerships through Networking
Douglas Wilder, former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first elected Black Governor in the United States gave me advice that I will never forget. He said, "From this point on, when you walk into a room, walk in that room like you own it, when you talk... Read More
How Speakers, Exhibitors, Consultants, and Meeting Planners Partner-Generate More Money and Value
? "Make Every Moment Count" is the title of a CD that a pharmaceutical company gave away at their exhibit booth at two major conferences.Half of the CD covered the company's new product news and "how-to's"; the other half featured tips from a speaker at those conferences. The gift was... Read More
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Business Networking - Common Myths and Realities
Can we agree about the meaning of networking? I don't... Read More
The Quest for Passive Income
Passive Income, residuals, royalties three ways to get paid multiple... Read More
How Speakers, Exhibitors, Consultants, and Meeting Planners Partner-Generate More Money and Value
? "Make Every Moment Count" is the title of a... 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
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
Your Front End
While surfing for traffic or browsing your safelist emails, you... Read More
Ask for What YOU Want and Gain More Business
Why ask others for help and what do you gain... Read More
How to Gain Maximum Value from Your Networking Time
One of the best ways to get business is through... Read More
Sharpen Your Business Networking Skill To Grow Your Small Business
Most people become lax at maintaining their professional business network... Read More
Online Business Networking: How Personal is Too Personal?
Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for... Read More
Business Networking ? Extroverted Web Weaving for the Introvert
If you have been in business for any amount of... Read More
Lesson 15 - Meeting the Prince with More Reputation than Power
The StoryBusiness has a habit of testing us as individuals... Read More
Networking Group Loyalty Requirements
How can you find out the group loyalty requirements before... 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
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
Examination of Discovery - Finding the Right Networking Group
Why would I pick this group over another group?How many... 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
How to Shmooze
Definition: talk idly or casually in a friendly way Value:... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 2: Its All About Them!
Jean de la Bruyere said, "The great gift of conversation... Read More
Unforgettable First Impressions Part 3: Time is (Not) On Your Side
You only have three seconds?Connect in under a minute?People decide... Read More
Community Involvement Networking
It is important for you to join at least one... Read More
How Well Do Your Customers Know You?
Know your customer, know your customer, know your customer. Three... Read More
Communication Is A 2-Way Street (The Networking Factor)
The Personal Touch 1There is a simple art to networking... 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
Mary Kay Ash Did It Best... (The Networking Factor)
"The Networking Factor, Everyone is important!" This slogan reminds me... Read More
Networking to a New Life
Research shows that talking to strangers -- not people in... Read More
Build Your Business through Strategic Networking
Networking ? it's the latest business trend. Or is it?Actually,... Read More
How to Collect Business Cards
Why the business card grab is not why you are... Read More
How to Avoid Falling Asleep Behind the Conversational Wheel
Think about the last time you feel asleep behind the... Read More
How to Keep from Sounding LIKE Totally Stupid
June is reality check month. Lots of the resolutions have... Read More
10 Terrific Tips to Talk Your Way to the Top
What is "the top" anyway? According to society, "top" has... Read More
How to Generate More Business by Telling People What You Do
What do you tell people when asked what you do?... Read More
Sharpen Your Business Networking Skill To Grow Your Small Business
Most people become lax at maintaining their professional business network... 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
The 4 Attitudes of Awesome Hospitality
Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or "the love... Read More
What a Leads Exchange Group can do for You
What is the definition of a leads exchange and how... Read More
10 Terrific Tips to Talk Your Way to the Top
What is "the top" anyway? According to society, "top" has... Read More
10 Steps to Successful Networking
"It's not what you know, it's who you know."This old... Read More
Youve Got Personality, Use It!
For the self employed professional, nothing is more important than... 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
The Power of Word of Mouth
Most of us remember the commercial that said, "I told... Read More
Should You Offer Commissions For Customer Referrals?
As a small business owner you may find yourself in... 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
The Quest for Passive Income
Passive Income, residuals, royalties three ways to get paid multiple... Read More
10 Top Tips for Successful Networking
1. Recognise the importance of networkingAsk any successful business person... Read More
Create a 10 Second Introduction From Your USP
You can generate a ton of business by networking, whether... Read More
Networking Skills: Arguing in Context
If you're fond of a good debate, you know how... Read More
Defining a Quality Networking Group
When it comes to quality, how do you choose the... Read More
Putting The Fun Back In Networking
Networking is one of the most important skills a person... Read More
Good Manners Mean Good Business
Good manners, good networking and good business all have the... Read More
Franchisees Should Learn From Each Other
If you own a franchise you should be in contact... Read More
What Has Networking Got To Do With Joint Ventures?
What has networking got to do with joint ventures? "PLENTY"... 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
Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?
First of all I would like to start this article... Read More
Lesson 61 - When Does Aggressiveness Turn Into Annoyance?
The StoryWhen attending conferences, conventions, or private events, it's guaranteed... Read More
Two-Step Your Communication
Ever use someone else to get your message out?For example,... Read More
Giving the Gift of Your Name (The Networking Factor)
Although, this is about giving the gift of your name... Read More
Powerful Networking: Focus on Building Connections, Not Closing Sales
You can find numerous references in the business literature about... Read More
Networking Know How
Networking, even to a seasoned professional, can seem intimidating or... Read More
Follow-Up with Your Contacts
What happens when you meet a potential client at an... Read More
Five Steps for Expanding Your Customer Base with Guerilla Networking
As a single company, it is impossible to provide your... Read More
The Answer to Your Worst Networking Nightmare
Imagine you just met your ideal client at a networking... 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
Building Bridges - The Importance of Being Connected Where You Live
As a Young Professional (YP) in the up-and-coming city of... Read More
Politics, Religion, Race; Conversational No-No?s in Business
Do not destroy all your positive displacement and high energy... Read More
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