Networking

The 9 Step Networking Plan

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:01:02 +0000

First step - Plan Ahead.

The biggest investment you make into networking is your time. And most people don't budget it adequately to maximize their results. They show up late and leave early. Reverse this - show up early and leave late - and give yourself enough time to connect with people...

Entrepreneurs - 9 Top Mistakes to Avoid

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:02:19 +0000

1. Isolating Yourself
When setting up a business, you can get so overwhelmed with the administration that you don't focus on building up your network. Networks can provide a way to catapult your business forward through referrals, joint ventures, or providing industry knowledge. Netw...

Networking and Working a Room

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:01:55 +0000

Anyone who has done a lot of networking knows how beneficial it can be for a business or career advancement. They often say; “It is all in who you know” and well a lot can be said for that can’t it? Indeed and therefore understanding how to network is essential.

You need t...

Effective Lead Generation

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:03:01 +0000

How to Gain your Prospective Clients' Attention and Generate the Leads You Need to Make Your Business a Success

If you've ever tried to get a child who is engrossed in their favorite video to do another task you know you must first get their attention. Often the best way to do this is to ...

Networking and Showing Up Late

admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:01:38 +0000

If you are a net worker and want to become more efficient on meeting the right people, well then let me suggest not being the first person at the event or party. You see it makes sense to let the crowd sort itself out first. You can allow the shameless sales people and hardcore party pitchers to ...

Asking the RIGHT Questions

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:03:00 +0000

Which questions do you need to ask to even get a hint if you really want to know something about another person's business pain?

We define business pain as a problem that a business needs to have a solution for. The pain may be that they do not have enough sales, or they do not have an ap...

Attitude Is Everything! Make it Great!

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:03:33 +0000

Change your attitude, change your life

In my experiences, I've found that opportunities are awarded most often to the person who had the best ATTITUDE for the job, not the most APTITUDE for the job. By changing your attitude to be more positive, people will want to talk to you, and you'll...

What is your Motto

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:01:36 +0000

Company mottos can easily be printed on a business card.

Sometimes you wonder if a company motto is remembered by anyone in the company. If you ask them, they will have to search around to see if they can find where they wrote it before they will be able to tell you. Most often, the motto i...

How to Choose a Network Company & What Makes a Great Opportunity

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:03:52 +0000

#1 - Low-Unit Cost

When picking a Network Company to represent, study carefully its product or Products. Is the unit cost competitive to similar products offered through other Networks and through normal Marketing methods.

#2 - Is the Product ...

I Know What Color You Are

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:03:50 +0000

What do I mean I know your color?
There are 4 personality color types: Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow.
And in a nutshell knowing what color personality a person has means you'll understand them better then they understand themselves.
At this point this tells you nothing. No worri...

Who Makes the BEST Alliance

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:03:14 +0000

What types of companies do you want to align yourself with?
What is the best company to align with? It is a company that does not quite compete with your core business. By this we mean that the company has offerings that dovetail into what you have to offer. If you were selling tire rims, t...

Networking You Can Do It Anywhere

admin — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:02:36 +0000

How many times have you told yourself you just don't have the time to network with other people? Have you ever stopped to think that this really doesn't have to be the case?
Here is a good example that you may be able to relate to all too well. You are supposed to be attending a networkin...

Are You at Risk of Missing a Networking Opportunity

admin — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:01:11 +0000

I have a confession to make. The other day I was stocking up on necessities at my local supermarket when I came face to face with Duggie, who I haven't seen for years. We went through all the - "How are you, what have you been up to, what're you doing now" kind of stuff.
Duggie then...

Freelancers, SubContractors & Creative Folks Stop Going to Networking Events and Get More Business

admin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:01:15 +0000

A few days ago I returned from my annual National Speaker's Association (NSA) conference in Atlanta. The educational sessions were OK, the hotel was so-so, and the town was lacking in exciting things to do, but my experience was stellar. How is that possible?
Though I am often accused of b...

Develop Business by Mastering the Random Encounter

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:03:51 +0000

Business opportunities present themselves everyday. If you turn random encounters into networking opportunities you will have more business than you can handle.
Imagine this Scenario:
You are in line waiting to buy a bagel and coffee at your favorite shop and you see a person who can ...