Category: Networking

Why I Love LinkedIn for Networking

I’ve been a LinkedIn member since September 18, 2007 and am just now loving LinkedIn for networking.  When I first joined LinkedIn, I wasn’t very active.  At that time, I viewed LinkedIn like many do – as a job board.  I set up my profile, but never used it to network with others.  Fast forward 6 […]
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Learn How To Practice Genuine Business Networking

When you meet new people in a business environment, do you dive right in close a sale?  While at networking events, do you only talk about yourself and what you offer?  Do you avoid attending “networking” events out of fear or based on poor previous results?  Have you shared your products/service/opportunity an online group that […]
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Retaining Clients

How do you keep your customers happy with your service or retain clients?
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In the Papers

What methods of advertising are you using in your business?  Do you still advertise on terrestrial radio, over-the-air or even cable access television, or in print newspapers?  Have you tried hanging fliers on community billboards? Do people use your business card to request service? While I am the first to suggest digital advertising options, in some markets […]
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Connecting Across the Web

When you meet someone in person, do you connect with them online for ongoing networking? Have you threaded together your online community across multiple platforms?
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It Takes Too Much Time To Network

Has anyone ever told you that it takes too much time to network?  I overheard someone stating that just after telling me all the places they advertise their business.  I was shocked. How could they be willing to spend money and take time to hang fliers around town yet not be willing to meet people […]
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