In today's economic climate, networking is an essential activity to maintain your business' viability. When you get out there and meet people, developing deep and lasting relationships, you are insuring your business' client base. It is commonly known that people buy from people that they like and trust; networking is the key to building these quality relationships. So, how do you maximize your … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Networking Success

Why do some people ruin a perfectly good business networking opportunity by exhibiting "foot-in-mouth syndrome"? They risk alienation of the very people they paid good money to meet by behaving in a manner that makes them seem unprofessional. There are many good, informative articles about the basics of networking, how to prepare, what to say and whom to look for. This article will look beyond … [Read more...] about Five Business Networking Rules – Avoid the Kiss of Death

Networking plays a major role in marketing your business and can save you a bundle of money in advertising. Following are six important components to keep in mind at your next networking event. You may think some of these components are obvious, but you'd be surprised to find how many new business owners make some of the most obvious mistakes. 1. Never sell your product or service while … [Read more...] about 6 Important Components of Business Networking

My most successful clients are master networkers. They are engaged in networking on a daily basis. They seek out opportunities to network. Accumulating wealth and networking are joined at the hip. You cannot create wealth with poor networking skills. Good networking skills create opportunities that absolutely will translate into more customers or clients and, of course, more money. If you are … [Read more...] about Networking Can Make You Rich – Top Ten Networking Tips

Someone once said: "You do a very good impression of yourself". Now, here are 3 simple steps for making the best possible first and lasting impression, as you network naturally -- whether or not you are an introverted, shy or reserved networker. Step 1 - Let your mouth do the talking Firstly, make peace with the idea that you will need to actively and regularly tell people about your … [Read more...] about Networking For Introverts – 3 Steps to Doing it Naturally