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Is your networking... NOT working? Are you attending plenty of events, both social and the typical business events, but just don't seem to get much of a response or make solid contacts - you know, those connections that lead to referrals & prospects showing interest in what you do?
Chances are the trouble lies in how you're answering the typical "What do you do?
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Today's the day to give treats to your loved ones (and even yourself!). It's also the perfect time to acknowledge other people you appreciate, for example your suppliers, clients and prospects too.
And so, I have cooked up something special for you...
First, your Valentine's gift!
In business, we don't generally say the "L" (love) word. But
Do you ever wish you could make networking pay off more quickly? You know that you're not supposed to be too fixated on your bottom line when it comes to networking. Instead, you're supposed to be helpful and focused on making connections.
Here's a secret - you can be helpful AND still improve your bottomline at the same time. It's a matter of giving back, and building
Do you feel awkward when you're at networking events? Are you less than thrilled to attend a networking event and would rather be home with a good book (or even housecleaning) than talk to people you don't even know? There are ways to make networking more comfortable - and more productive - even for shy, nervous, or reluctant networkers.
1. Use your discomfort to your advantage
If you
You know that goal setting is a smart idea. And you may have even heard that setting and working towards goals is likely to make you 40% more income. But still you don't manage to keep at it long enough to get the results you're wishing for...
Eleanor Roosevelt said, "It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." And working a good plan successfully
Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Don't be too hasty.
Personally, I'm not really a big fan of New Year's resolutions because most people don't follow them through. And that can be much worse than not making any at all. But there are ways to use them to good effect.
Read on to find out 4 steps you must do if you're serious about having greater success in 2012
As you're reading this, I'll be on a plane to Edmonton to spend Christmas with my family.
I hope too will be able to spend these special days with your loved ones or doing what you love, preferably both, and enjoy time out from the rat race, even if it's just for a day.
Holiday traditions are there for a reason - they help us stop and regroup, and even get ready for the next burst
December is an interesting month for business. Many of my clients find that sales soften and slow down - some industries more so than others. I frequently hear the comment that now is not a good time for business.
Yes, it's true that business does shift gears for many in December but actually this is a GREAT time for business! That's right... "business",
Do you ever wonder how to get better results from all your business networking events? If you think about it, they can be quite an investment in time - and even money. So what do you get in return?
If you feel like you're not getting your time or your money's worth, it could be because you're not leveraging the opportunity well enough. And the good news is it might not be all that
Ever wonder what to say when people ask "What do you do?" If your answer lacks the "WOW" factor you've most likely lost business. Way back, when I was new to networking, I created quite a few duds of my own.
But I quickly realized that resistance wasn't going to get me anywhere, so I learned all I could about networking - including how to create killer 60
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