Posts Tagged ‘Networking’
What Is LetsLunch?
While striving to grow your small business, particularly in the startup phase, you cannot ignore the value of your network. LetsLunch is an online tool that helps you to meet professionals in your area, and it’s very easy to use.
Read MoreShallowness and Networking
It’s clear we’re in a frenzy of networking and connecting. There seems to be a rush to establish connections, friends, whatever. People are reaching out, connecting, racking up the numbers. They’re using every channel possible—LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google +, and more. But then there’s this odd phenomena.
Read More Cutting Expenses: 4 Reasons Your Business Needs to Capitalize on Discounts
Small businesses succeed, in large part, because of entrepreneurs’ efforts to minimize costs and increase efficiency. Unfortunately, too many business owners become complacent in their daily operations and forget to actively search for the best deal.
Read More Business Networking: 7 Warning Signs You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
Most people do business networking wrong. Most people literally have no idea how to network the right way—and by the “right way” I mean, “the way that gets results.” So to help you figure it out, I’ve put together this handy list of seven warning signs.
Read More The 3 Essential Elements of a Lead Generation LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is the de facto site for professionals. How you portray yourself in your LinkedIn profile will have far-reaching implications in your ability to leverage the site for new business opportunities. Visitors to your page must get a clear picture of what you do, what you have done, and what steps to take to engage with you.
Read More 5 Steps to the Mother Lode
That next telephone call or email could be the mother lode of opportunities. Of course, if the mother lode is to fall into your lap, it won’t come by happenstance, but through a concerted effort.
Read More 16 Tips for Networking Smarter
If networking intimidates you—or you think you’re all set and don’t need to do it to begin with!—think again. Refer back to these tips the next time you’re looking for a reference for a personal or business service, a job lead, a new hire, or any number of other things a strong network can provide.
Read More Why Busyness May Be Killing Your Business
My biggest adjustment when I started my business was that no matter the issue, all paths led to me! Finding new clients, setting the business strategy, agreeing the needed partnership, preparing the materials for the meeting, or managing the vendor registration? Yes, all me. The diversity and volume of topics on my “to do” list was overwhelming at times.
Read More Three Lessons I Wish I Knew Before Starting My First Startup
If I had discovered these top three lessons when I first began as an entrepreneur, perhaps I would have been able to indulge in more than deli sandwiches earlier on in my career. If you’re a first time entrepreneur, taking these tips to heart can really influence your progress…
Read More Helping Others Is the Greatest Motivator
A sense of service to our customers, our prospects, and our business partners is the greatest source of motivation that exists. So many people approach situations looking to see, “What’s in it for me?” and then wonder why they can’t find good partners, why there are no strong relationships. When you make it about the other person, when you start by looking to build a genuine relationship and don’t worry about selling anything or getting your “fair share,” then you build a powerful connection. And in the long run, that will come back to you tenfold.
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