What if you could have a group of business owners at your disposal? A group that could help you with challenges you might be facing in your business. Better yet, wouldn’t it be a wonderful experience to help another business owner with their challenges by using your expertise? You can have that and more when you join a group that’s structured as the “meeting of the … [Read more...]
Networking One To One
One of the things I love about networking is the creative ways different groups have you interact with each other. For example, a group that I’ve been attending has started implementing what’s called the “One to One”. Here’s how it works. Everyone puts their business card into a basket. Then each person pulls out a card. The card you pulled out is the person you will have a … [Read more...]
How One Simple Networking Tip Can Build Business Relationships
This week I went to one of my favorite networking groups. Why is it one of my favorite groups? The women all support each other. This particular group has not met during the summer months, so it was great being able to catch up with everyone. There is a new leadership in the group and they did something I thought was fabulous and had to share it with you. When you signed … [Read more...]
Making The Right First Impression
The room sounded like a loud roar. Everyone was anxiously waiting for the first presentation of the day. What new information would they be hearing? How would they be able to apply it? The chairperson walked up to the podium and the room went silent. As she introduced the presenter everyone watched as the speaker, dressed in shorts and flip-flops walked on the … [Read more...]
7 Elements Your Business Card Should Have
What I enjoy most about networking events is the insights I gain. As people hand you their business card you can find out a lot about them. It’s not only what’s printed on their card but the quality of the card. The other day at a networking event I was handed a business card full of information. I think the person thought their business card was a brochure. It made me … [Read more...]
What Your Business Card Says About You
What does your business card say about you? We all want to make a great first impression. From the way we present ourselves to the business “equipment” that we carry. Within your toolbox you have “equipment” that enables you to effectively network, communicate your message, and accomplish your goals. Your business card is part of your toolbox of “equipment”. How do … [Read more...]
3 Steps that Can Change Your Career
Whether you own your own business or work for a company, developing networking skills is extremely important. There are several barriers to networking that many people face. One is fear. They are afraid to walk into an environment where they don’t know anyone. Another barrier is they don’t know what to say. The good news is you can learn how to effectively network! It’s … [Read more...]
Set the Stage for Business Success in 2014
The second full workweek of 2014 is here, and if you haven’t put last year’s challenges behind you or taken the lead on 2013 to-do list holdovers (including past-due invoices), you’re f—d. Starting the new year in the red, mentally and financially, doesn’t necessarily spell failure, but it does conjure up feelings of being frustrated and frazzled—a frame of mind that … [Read more...]
The Importance of Collaboration to Business Event Success
The positive effects of collaboration in business are becoming more well known, and that kind of success can carry over to event management as well. Networking can help you improve your event performance, organization, and volunteer productivity, and it can drive in new business as well. Event promoters who are members of several networks, and who enroll attendees as … [Read more...]
Knowing Your Role
What is your role? How do you describe it? When someone asks what you do or what your business is, do you have your answer? You should! You should be able to sum up a basic plot of who you are and/or what you do in a few sentences to capture their attention and leave them wanting to know more! For a business it should be quick basics of what you handle/do/deal with, why … [Read more...]