Dec 20, 2019 | Business, Business Cards, Meetings, Networking, Networking Groups, Networking Skills
Once you start to network on a regular basis, people will get to know you and will learn to trust you, and then they will refer business to you. But it is up to you to build those relationships. If you have promised to do something – do it! Very few people make...
Jun 20, 2017 | Business, Business Cards, Meetings, Networking, Networking Groups
Organised groups will add structure to your networking, and make it easier to find that new business. By joining one or two groups you can meet new people on a regular basis. Look for groups with a broad cross-section of people and businesses for your new networking...
Dec 28, 2014 | Business, Business Cards, Meetings, Networking, Networking Groups, Networking Skills
Before you start to network, you must have the right attitude and expectations. Networking events and informal get-togethers are an extension of your business, but remember that they are only a means to an end. To be successful at networking you have to move out of...
Sep 25, 2012 | Business, Meetings, Networking, Networking Skills
Reinforce your relationship with existing contacts, but spend most of your time (at least 80%) being introduced to and talking with people you don’t know. If possible, find out if any special guests or ‘movers and shakers’ have been invited to the...
Apr 14, 2012 | Business, Meetings, Networking, Networking Skills
When going to networking events or meetings always have a plan. Ask yourself a few questions: Why am I going to this event? How many new people do I want to meet? Am I looking for a specific category of client? Am I looking for an introduction to a certain prospect?...
Feb 28, 2012 | Business, Meetings, Networking
Business in difficult times Have you ever asked yourself the question “How did they find that business?” or “How did he find that job?” because you didn’t hear anything about it. The answer is probably by Networking or through ‘the...
