If you have little to no experience of networking but are set to attend your first industry event in the coming weeks, you may be interested in learning how to master the art of networking sooner rather than later. It can seem like a daunting process, especially if you are socially anxious or struggle with […]
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How to Make a Great Impression When Networking
Image sourced from Pexels. CC0 License It’s all about who you know. Especially when you are running your own small business. Major corporations are where they are because they have done all the leg work already and they are major powerhouses. As for yourself, you are still making those connections and making those gains. It’s […]
3 Essential Networking Tips During COVID
There are very few regular activities that continued as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and social activities were even more scarce. In the business world, a somewhat-required social activity is networking, especially for small businesses and individuals looking for new employment. Luckily, just as many jobs have went digital amidst the stay-at-home orders […]
7 Proven Techniques to Streamline Your Sales
Sales. For many new entrepreneurs, putting on a salesperson’s hat is anything but enjoyable—but it’s a necessary evil. During the first years of your business—if not the whole life cycle of the business—you are your company’s best spokesperson. Even if you eventually hire a sales guru or a sales team, you must still represent your […]
Use Office Parties and Social Functions to Boost Morale
Office parties, special events and other social functions can be good for more than just relaxation. Whether it’s helping to cultivate and maintain the right workplace culture and atmosphere, creating valuable networking opportunities or finding ways to provide employees with the sort of shared experiences that may allow them to form a more efficient team, […]
Power Up LinkedIn
When business people and marketing types talk about social media, they immediately default to networks like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram but the true powerhouse network, LinkedIn, is rarely mentioned. If you live in the B2B world and you’re not spending time on LinkedIn every week, you’re missing out on an incredible opportunity. For most […]
How to Get Involved in Your Local Business Community as a Franchisee
One of the benefits of being a franchisee is the community you’re a part of; you’re connected with the other franchisees in your organization. But most of those franchisees will be in other territories or markets. Connecting with other members of the business community, at the local level, is a great way to build connections and grow your […]
How to Run Your Real Estate Agency Like a Startup
Internet and smartphones have disrupted several industries over the past two decades. Real estate is no different—as a buyer, you can ‘walkthrough’ properties of your choice from thousands of miles away. Services like Airbnb make it possible for you to let your property out like a hotel with minimal hassle. Yet, from a real estate […]
What is Networking?
In the “old days,” networking seemed to be about meeting people, learning about them, building a bit of a relationship. There was value in networking. Often, our networking may have been a passing meeting, a chance to get to know someone for a few moments, have an interesting conversation, only to move on in our […]
This is Exactly Why You Need to Promote Your Brand at Trade Shows
Trade shows and exhibitions are usually considered one of the more challenging marketing tactics because they cost so much time and money. However, a well-executed trade show venture can generate leads and increase engagement with your brand. If you want to network within your industry and promote brand awareness, trade shows are an effective, non-digital […]
