Networking, can be one of the most exciting, and fruitful ways to grow your business! Additionally, it is a necessity and easier than ever before, in this day and age. Below are a few great ways to get your network the boost it needs. Go hiking or engage in some physical activity There has been […]
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Forget Business Networking. It’s a Hoax
Forget business networking. “Networking” as a business activity is a hoax. Business relationships that you build as business assets are meaningless. As soon as you use this vocabulary, it’s self-serving, superficial, and ineffective. The people being used as assets know it, and are not fooled by it. So “Business Networking” doesn’t work. Friendship vs. Self […]
Learn Qualities of a Good Networker
At a recent seminar I was asked ‘What are the qualities of a good networker? What makes a good networker?” The short answer… look for new friends! The Business Network International, the world’s largest networking referral organization, lists 7 qualities of a good networker. 7 Qualities Of A Good Networker According to BNI they are – […]
6 Powerful Ways to Invest in Your Employees
Larger companies and unicorn startups have ample resources to invest in their employees. From professional development classes and career coaches to flexible schedules and free catered lunches, these businesses go the extra mile to retain and empower employees. While small businesses have considerably less funding for employee development, it’s still an advantageous and necessary endeavor. It helps to create a […]
3 Super-Smart Marketing Tips for Small Business
Small businesses are always in the process of building a loyal customer base, developing unique brand identity and gaining customer recognition. During the nascent stage, most small businesses find it difficult to commit funds towards marketing efforts. Though some startups achieve massive popularity in virtually no time, this is relatively a rare occurrence. Viral marketing […]
Are You Building High-Level Business Relationships?
In the world of entrepreneurs and startups, high level relationships are everything. You can’t start a business alone. You need partners, team members, investors, vendors, and customers. But people don’t realize that all relationships are not the same. There are people you only recognize on the street, business friends, and then close friends whom you […]
A Simple Guide to Setting Up and Marketing Your Business on a Shoestring Budget
Nobody counts the number of ads you run; they just remember the impression you make ~Bill Bernbach Every business, at some point or other, has operated on a shoe string or non-existent budget. But of all the activities you do, marketing your business is simply essential. Marketing your business is what water is to a […]
Which Lead Generation Techniques are Right for Your Company?
Leads (solid ones anyway) can be hard to come by. You know you need to up the ante in the lead gen department, but figuring out what works and what doesn’t isn’t easy. Particularly when you don’t have a handle on the options available to you. The secret formula for success is different for every […]
Networking 101: How to Be a Creative Connector
Networking is like dating. What am I going to say? What do I do with my hands? Do they even like me? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there before. Networking is crucial in the working world and that’s why if you’re not engaging and purposeful, you’re probably not going to get that job offer [or second date]. […]
How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Hosting Events
Although marketing has moved in leaps and bounds and is now in the digital age, events still stand out as powerful tools for businesses. A carefully planned and well-executed event can be the catalyst to marketing success. An event can help expose your brand to a wider audience, inform people what your business is all […]
