Sticky Situations: Nametag Best Practices

Because a person's name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten; because self-disclosure is the single most effective way to build rapport and connect with people you just met; and because initiating the conversation is half the battle - your nametag is your best friend.However,... Read More

The 4 Attitudes of Awesome Hospitality

Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or "the love of strangers." And stranger is defined as "someone with whom you have not yet been acquainted." Therefore, your objective as a builder of organizational front porches is to extend love to those with whom you have not yet been acquainted.The... 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

Networking Skills: Arguing in Context

If you're fond of a good debate, you know how to annihilate someone else's position in an argument while still somehow managing to keep a friendly rapport with that person. This tactic is frequently used by politicians and lawyers, and one that will no doubt come in handy in online... 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

Networking - Facts to Ponder

Right here in Europe, the very last continent to enter into its growth cycle, there is only around 0.5% involved and we are right at the very beginning of our growth cycle in network marketing. This tells us categorically that over the next ten years there is going to be... 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

3 Reasons to Join a Group

Defining your purpose for joining a group.When you make the decision to join a group, you should make sure that you have a clear understanding of what you would like to gain from the group. If you are there for business only, then you should make sure that you have... Read More

Lesson 14 - Whats In A Handshake?

The StoryAs a child growing up, one of the many life lessons instilled in me was to wash your hands before eating and after using the restroom. As a child I often played in the dirt and places where germs customarily manifested. Another lesson I learned growing up was when... Read More

Getting Leads

How many leads do you pass on?As a reminder, you must give a lot before you can expect any leads from the group. You must be able to define your best customer, give your pitch and describe what you do best. On top of this you must gain credibility. Then... Read More

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Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers

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

People Know People

I recently entered the keyword "networking" into Google. In 0.13... 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

Increase Your Sales by 30% Using Internet Collaboration Networks

Small businesses are really excluded from the global economySmall businesses... Read More

Ask for What YOU Want and Gain More Business

Why ask others for help and what do you gain... Read More

Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?

First of all I would like to start this article... Read More

Are You Leveraging Your Business Network?

Just yesterday I received an email from a colleague telling... Read More

Work that Room, Baby!

Networking, schmoozing, making connections. Call it what you want, it's... Read More

10 Top Tips for Successful Networking

1. Recognise the importance of networkingAsk any successful business person... Read More

Power Networking: Getting Your Name Out There!

Today's economy presents some very special challenges to people who... Read More

Five Steps for Expanding Your Customer Base with Guerilla Networking

As a single company, it is impossible to provide your... Read More

Networking: Is Your Approach Too Self-Centered?

It's a classic mistake by networkers: their approach is focused... Read More

Two-Step Your Communication

Ever use someone else to get your message out?For example,... Read More

How Well Do Your Customers Know You?

Know your customer, know your customer, know your customer. Three... Read More

Strategic Networking: Take the Shortest Path to Success

Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web... Read More

Hows Your Net Working?

In recent weeks, I've had the opportunity to pass along... Read More

How to Organize a Successful Bad Sweater Party

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

10 Steps to Successful Networking

"It's not what you know, it's who you know."This old... Read More

Mary Kay Ash Did It Best... (The Networking Factor)

"The Networking Factor, Everyone is important!" This slogan reminds me... Read More

Sharpen Your Business Networking Skill To Grow Your Small Business

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

Flying High, Flying Far

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

The Promotion Factor: Seven Strategies to Promote Yourself and Your Business by Playing Golf

Effective business promotion is more powerful than advertising. Using golf... Read More

Why Cant I Start A Conversation With You?

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

Mobile Car Wash Companies; Trading Tips

If you run a mobile car washing firm we recommend... Read More

Networking in the Business world

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

You MUST Be Visible

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

Lesson 14 - Whats In A Handshake?

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

The Quest for Passive Income

Passive Income, residuals, royalties three ways to get paid multiple... Read More

The 4 Attitudes of Awesome Hospitality

Hospitality relates to the Latin term philoxenia, or "the love... Read More

Client Attraction Technique #2: Networking

One of the most cost effective ways of generating leads... Read More

Building Great Business Relationships

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

Are You Building Relationships Online?

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