A Different Twist On Round Robin Introductions
Here's a neat way you can make introductions more interesting and fun at networking events.
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Posted by Janet Attard on August 19, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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What's a Referral Really Worth?
Business owners often look on networking as purely a marketing activity. After all, getting out into the community or taking part in industry events helps build name recognition, and contacts that can lead to new business. But there's another side of networking, too. It can be a way to locate resources to help your business grow.
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Posted by Janet Attard on May 13, 2009 at 9:01 AM
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Follow-Up Strategies
Here's a tip that'll help you get more out of your networking efforts by helping you make yourself more memorable to your contacts after the fact.
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Posted by Janet Attard on August 21, 2008 at 9:02 PM
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Profit from Subcontracts
As a small business you might be intimidated by big businesses and even smaller ones that are your competition. But, if you can become friendly with them, you might find that they will refer work to you when they need help with a project.
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Posted by Janet Attard on November 6, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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Find Strength in Numbers
Don't be a loner when you're starting or running a business. Use these suggestions to meet other people who have the information you need to jump ahead on the learning curve.
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Posted by Janet Attard on November 3, 2007 at 7:11 PM
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Make Conference Time More Productive
Going to a conference? Don't sit with your friends at sessions or meet your friends for lunch. Take advantage of the opportunity to make new contacts that could be valuable to your business by following these tips.
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Posted by Janet Attard on November 3, 2007 at 4:21 PM
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Make Networking Work
What are you getting out of the business association or industry group meetings you attend? Are you attending meetings just to learn from the speakers? If you're returning from meetings with little more than an occasional tip and a pocketful of business cards from people you don't remember, you're not getting all the benefit you should from attending business functions...
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Posted by Janet Attard on October 15, 2007 at 9:42 AM
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Build Relationships with Friendly Competitors
Some competitors may be cold, hostile and unwilling to share information, but others in your field may be more than willing to share tips and tricks of the trade.
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Posted by Janet Attard on October 12, 2007 at 9:08 AM
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