Too many people go to business events thinking only ‘What’s in it for me?’ or ‘How can I get these people to buy my services or products?’ Or ‘I must sell something here otherwise it will be a total waste… Read More »The right and wrong approaches to networking
In our training we say the most important aspect of business cards is not you spraying yours to all and sundry but, when you spot an opportunity,to ask for the other persons.That card should be the gateway to the follow… Read More »Business cards are, well sort of, important!
One fear people have when attending business events is not knowing the answer to a question and showing themselves up. I guess it is a natural thing to think particularly with younger people who are starting out in their careers.… Read More »IGNORANT PEOPLE ….meet TED.
DALE CARNEGIE SAID OVER 75 YEARS AGO “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie No single action conveys the message “you’re important” as effectively as remembering… Read More »Names, names names
We all uderstand how to behave in a social environment. Everyone is courteous, polite and friendly, well almost everyone. But in business situations these same people don’t always act i the same way. Why that is I do not know.… Read More »Why are people so rude?
In the many years I have been in business I believe these are the traits you need 1 Self-belief. Believe you’re a good person who has something valuable to offer 2 Having an abundant, giving mentality. Give without remembering, receive… Read More »How can you be more successful?
When I train and advise people on networking skills i say, “let the other person do most of the talking. be a good listener, encourage others to talk about themselves.” In fact you generally don’t have to encourage becuase people… Read More »People love talking about themselves
Networking is simply building relationships .It is the first step in possibly doing business sometime later. To be a confident networker you don’t need to be an extrovert you need to have good self-esteem and feel good about yourself. Walk… Read More »Networking…forward to basics
I met a man today who had some software I was interested in. When we met I immediately told him I was a ‘hurry up ‘ man. I asked to cut to the chase and tell me how he thought… Read More »The salesman…did he get the order?
I attended the monthly event run by Helen Bennett of Business Network North West. Even in August this fantastic event attracted about 100 people The fundamental reason we go to business related events is to SPOT THE AHAA MOMENT. What… Read More »You MUST always gain something from your networking time.
