In our networking skills training we suggest the best way to build relationships is to show interest in others by asking questions.The best way to do this is through small talk. Hobbies, holidays, general interest, business of course, current events… Read More »“Have you got any children?”
Our company made its biggest mistake in its 7 year history…we didn’t turn up at a client to run their training workshop.I called the client who, when she found out we weren’t turning said “Are you aware , we have… Read More »“If you’re human you make mistakes”
I love the work I do and tell people the above. But yesterday the question was posed ‘How free are you?’ Are you tied to your work? As a self-employed person how many hours a day do you work? I… Read More »“It’s my birthday every day. When’s yours?” But…..
You can do one of 2 things. Accept it and keep relying on referrals and introductions or you can go out and make things happen.Up your marketing and networking activities and forget about the doom and gloomers. Join more networking… Read More »“The boom is over, we’re in recession..less business
I see myself as a pretty confident person…….but even I can get out of my comfort zone sometime. Because my mouth sometimes goes into gear before the brain I volunteered to help a charity and make some calls to ask… Read More »When did you last scare yourself?
networking is building relationships and you won’t build better relationships than by going on a day’s ( well half a day this time of year!) ramble meeting nice people.JANUARY 16TH…COME AND MEET NICE PEOPLE, DO SOME EXERCISE AND MAYBE GROW… Read More »“The very best form of networking is NETWALKING”
….will that stop me working? I doubt it. As a member of the Life-long association of Self-confessed Workaholics I look for opportunities everywhere.Simple…just ask questions, be genuineley interested and you may spot an opportunity to help people if they have… Read More »I’m off on my Christmas holiday on Thursday but
you meet people and explain what you do? Do you have a feeling of excitement, show some exuberance and a lively interest in others.exuberance: overflowing with eager enjoyment or a lively interest?Enthousiasmos is the original word for enthusiasm which originally… Read More »How much “enthousiasmos” do you have when
At our networking club today Graham turned to me and said “Will Kintish, you’re right, there’s business everywhere. I went to a funeral and noticed metal letters (initials of the deceased) were screwed into the side of the coffin.I asked… Read More »“Go to the funeral …and get business!”
Why do people behave differently in a business setting from their social setting? i find it very strange.I was invited to an business event recently by ( careful Will don’t give too many clues) a professional services firm. Their boss… Read More »The actions of rude ignorant hosts.
