Networking Archives

Which Tradeshow Display is Right for Your Small Business?

By SmallBizClub | Sep 8, 2015

Attending a trade show can be one of the most beneficial things you do. Businesses exhibit at trade shows to learn about new trends, to meet vendors, to check out their competitors and, most importantly, to collect leads! If you are interested in attending a trade show and are in the process of purchasing a…

What Your Backlinks Say About You

By SmallBizClub | Aug 26, 2015

What is the purpose of backlinks, and why should you use them in your content? Generally, backlinks can serve the following purposes: Increase the number of visitors to a site. Improve search rankings. Credit references for figures, data and statements. Your website opens your business to a potential market that reaches billions of readers every…

Is It Possible to Own a Franchise After Years in the Workforce?

By Jania Bailey | Aug 21, 2015

In a word, yes! However, you’re the only one who can convince your stubborn, scared self that it’s possible. Spending years in corporate America or working for other small/large businesses doesn’t have to cripple your franchise ownership dreams. In fact, the experience and knowledge you’ve gained to this point will prove to be very useful! At…

3 Ways to Get on an Investor’s Radar

By YEC | Apr 29, 2015

In a tech startup, it’s the founder’s prerogative to gain the attention of the industry’s smartest, best connected and wealthiest individuals. After all, these heavy hitters can influence a company’s direction in unimaginable ways.

“A Shot in the Dark”

By Dave Brock | Apr 29, 2015

When you start thinking about it, there is really very little reason to have to “Take A Shot In The Dark.” Increasingly, we have the ability to be very pinpointed.

Business Cards: What You Need to Know

By SmallBizClub | Mar 19, 2015

Business cards offer a first impression of your small business to potential clients and contacts. They are one of the most important marketing tools you can have and their significance cannot be understated.

Stop Networking and Start Building Authentic Relationships

By Under30CEO | Mar 4, 2015

Commonly with networking, people use this old fashioned method of going into every interaction with the intention of seeing what they can get out of someone else.

Is LinkedIn Your Best Networking Tool?

By Heather Legg | Jan 21, 2015

Networking is key to running a small business. You want your name and your company out there for others to find and use. Social media is a great way to do this, and one of the best tools is LinkedIn.

How to Build Business Relationships That Give You the Advantage

By Killer Startups | Dec 9, 2014

One of the biggest assets a person can have in business is relationship building skills. No matter the industry you are in, those who are specifically good at networking always seem to have the head start. They end up getting the best jobs, closing the most deals, and having the most opportunities in whatever they do.

Actively Finding Customers

By Deborah Sweeney | Nov 25, 2014

Somewhere along the line, the process of gaining customers became more about attracting customers rather than actively finding them. “Build it and they will come” is an awesome ideal for small businesses, but there comes a point when you’ll need to get your hands dirty and seek out some customers on your own.