Real Business Networking Doesnt Happen at Networking Events

Real networking isnt about handing out business cards at a networking event, or seeing how many you can collect before the event is over. Real networking is about relationships that, when cultivated p...Full Article

Land the Ideal Job Using Social Networks

With at least 60% of job-seekers finding employment through networking, its no wonder that people are turning to their colleagues and acquaintances for advice and help in finding employment. The old ...Full Article

62 Ways to MAXIMIZE Your Approachability

If you walk into your local bookstore and pick up any random title on interpersonal communication, the majority of the books will simply remind you to always be approachable.Wow, you think, thanks for...Full Article

The Anatomy of a Brain Cramp; The Retainer and the Lavalava - Communication

In life, you have to successfully work with people to get anywhere. You cant avoid it.Some people are fun, good, and wholesome, and others can feel like a thorn in your shoe. Some will be there to b...Full Article

Growing Your Network of People Can be Easy and Fun!

A few years back when I moved to Charlotte, NC for the first time, I came with high hopes of starting my business for the first time. We picked Charlotte because it was a growing city with a lot of ...Full Article

How to Get Ahead in Your Career

Bigger Better Deal. Thats what everyone always hopes will come along. And if you are one of the few who dont, maybe you should reconsider!Last night I was at a happy hour gathering of a bunch of my fr...Full Article

How Speakers, Exhibitors, Consultants, and Meeting Planners Partner-Generate More Money and Value

? "Make Every Moment Count" is the title of a CD that a pharmaceutical company gave away at their exhibit booth at two major conferences.Half of the CD covered the companys new product news ...Full Article

Networking

Put join a networking group on your to do list with a big underline, star and happy face. Youll be glad you did for more reasons than you can count. And the advice is coming from this confirmed non-ne...Full Article

Ten Simple Steps to More Customers with Better Networking

Networking is a great way to meet people in a non-selling setting. So, dont sell. Meet and greet. Ask people about their businesses. Be friendly and relaxed. Enjoy yourself. Get to know people. Above ...Full Article

Flying High, Flying Far

"What me? Sell myself? You have to be joking!"This was the response I received from one of my clients when I suggested that she needed to get out there and promote herself. She had to "...Full Article

The Festive Season: Your Networking Opportunity

The festive season is a great time to sharpen and hone your networking skills. There is not a better time to start building long-term business relationships. Christmas offers a chance to meet new peop...Full Article

Good Manners Mean Good Business

Good manners, good networking and good business all have the same thing in common. What they have in common is "you!" You are the secret weapon that everyone is looking for to help promote ...Full Article

Is The Company You Keep Hurting Your Business?

When you look at your friends, its like looking into a mirror. Take the sum of characteristics of the five people you spend most of your time with and you will be the average of that sum.It is usuall...Full Article

Where Does That Word Come From?

"Instead of a handshake, I gave Toby a high-five to break the ice; and when we sat down on the front porch and started talking off the cuff, it was as if serendipity brought us together."Tha...Full Article

Value-Added Network

A value-added network can be achieved through explicit actions to develop, expand, and promote trusted relationships. One successful example is Thomas Powers, the founder and chairman of ecademy, one...Full Article

Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss?

First of all I would like to start this article by saying no matter what job you are in now, no matter what product you are selling, you will NEVER NEVER get the just reward that you are were entitled...Full Article

A New LinkedIn Discussion Forum for High Power Dealmakers

For those of you interested in international business transactions or the business networking organization, LinkedIn, a new Yahoo groups discussion forum has been created. Several Yahoo discussion gro...Full Article

Networking in the Change Room: 5 Ways to Network Effectively While Getting Undressed

Theres a time and place to network with people in order to generate leads, build rapport and form meaningful relationships. The change room at your gym, spa or country club isnt one of them. Its a lou...Full Article

Who Are You and What The Heck Do You Do?

A few years ago, I was attending a family function when I ran into a cousin of mine. Having not seen her in more than three years, she told me that her son had graduated from law school and had passed...Full Article

Work that Room, Baby!

Networking, schmoozing, making connections. Call it what you want, its something that is a necessity if you want to do business today. Many of us either love it or hate it. Personally, I wasnt too fon...Full Article