Flying High, Flying Far

"What me? Sell myself? You have to be joking!"This was the response I received from one of my clients when I suggested that she needed to get out there and promote herself. She had to "network".The Oxford English Dictionary defines networking as "interacting with others to exchange information and develop... 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

How to be Known

Why business relationships are formed with certain people?If you go to a networking meeting and look around the room, can you tell which individuals you would like to converse with? It is likely you will gravitate towards those that are engaged in conversations and have an enthusiasm about them. If... Read More

Talk Isnt Cheap

The most successful organizations have good communication skills. Survey after survey bears this out. Poor communication skills are often cited in employee surveys as a reason for poor morale and performance.Having been in the business of building organizational communication skills for more than 25 years, I've seen firsthand the positive... Read More

You MUST Be Visible

Have you ever noticed how visible large corporations are? Take Coca-Cola®, Nike® and McDonalds®. They are everywhere. Just ask anyone what comes to mind when he/she hears the words soft drink, running shoes or quick burgers. More often than not, you'll hear these brand names immediately.We've been exposed to these... Read More

Plan for the Event or Flounder

Rather than being there to eat the food and drink the drinks, planning before attending an event will change your view.Have you ever attended an event and seen all the people gravitating towards the food and the drinks? That is the first thing people seem to go for. Well, it... Read More

10 Top Tips for Successful Networking

1. Recognise the importance of networkingAsk any successful business person and they will tell you that above all else networking skills are absolutely vital to grow your business. Networking can increase your market share, help you gain new ideas, provide work and perspectives on life and business. Speaking to one... Read More

5 Ways to Wow People Who Wear Nametags

People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority of retail establishments, stores and other social gatherings require nametags for several purposes. Sometimes it's for security. Other nametags are solely for identification. But simply stated; people wear nametags for one reason: so other people can use their names for... Read More

The Anatomy of a Brain Cramp; The Retainer and the Lavalava - Communication

In life, you have to successfully work with people to get anywhere. You can't avoid it.Some people are fun, good, and wholesome, and others can feel like a thorn in your shoe. Some will be there to boost you up and be a savior, and others will be there to... Read More

How Well Do Your Customers Know You?

Know your customer, know your customer, know your customer. Three very important rules of business. But let me ask you this: How well do your customers know YOU?Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, asked himself this important question several decades ago. His answer: employee nametags. So, he rolled out an initiative... Read More

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

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

Youve Got Personality, Use It!

For the self employed professional, nothing is more important than... Read More

Should You Offer Commissions For Customer Referrals?

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

Lesson 15 - Meeting the Prince with More Reputation than Power

The StoryBusiness has a habit of testing us as individuals... Read More

How to Organize a Successful Bad Sweater Party

"Hey Scott, would you like to go to a Bad... Read More

A New LinkedIn Discussion Forum for High Power Dealmakers

For those of you interested in international business transactions or... Read More

The Festive Season: Your Networking Opportunity

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

Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers

You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry... Read More

Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits

Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small... Read More

Flying High, Flying Far

"What me? Sell myself? You have to be joking!"This was... Read More

Networking in the Business world

Why is it so important to network with other people... Read More

How to Gain Maximum Value from Your Networking Time

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

Alcohol & Events

Many people associate alcohol with relaxation and fun, so it... Read More

Follow-Up with Your Contacts

What happens when you meet a potential client at an... Read More

Test Your Networking Know-How

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

It Pays to be Friendly

Most small business people do not take advantage of human... Read More

Who Are You and What The Heck Do You Do?

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

Lessons from the Wedding Mafia

One of my clients shared a story with me from... Read More

Four Brainless Self-Promotion Techniques To Avoid

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

Did You Market Yourself Today?

"If you build a better mouse trap - the world... Read More

34 Power Affirmations for Networking with the Affluent

Here are 34 affirmations I have created after studying the... 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

How Speakers, Exhibitors, Consultants, and Meeting Planners Partner-Generate More Money and Value

? "Make Every Moment Count" is the title of a... Read More

Building Great Business Relationships

If you're in a business relationship with anyone ? a... Read More

Value-Added Network

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

Networking to a New Life

Research shows that talking to strangers -- not people in... 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

Time to Hire a Professional Networker?

It used to be that people said that there was... Read More

Marketing Essentials: The 15 Second Elevator Speech

You're at a conference. Someone steps in the elevator, notices... Read More

Are You Building Relationships Online?

How's your relationship?I'm not prying into your personal life, so... Read More