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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mother said - wash your hands
- Think health articles are boring? This one isn't, so read on - it may save your life...Physicians and public health officials agree that the single most important role you can play in your own health is to wash your hands.Why is this old-fashioned idea coming to the forefront again - and what does it mean to you and trade shows?WHY is it important now?Here are five very...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five stumbling blocks to successful networking and how to overcome them
- The ability to connect with people is essential to success in any business. Professional networking events present opportunities to interact with others on a personal level and to develop profitable relationships. These occasions are critical for anyone who wants to grow a business or promote a career.Many people are simply not comfortable walking into a room full of strangers and striking ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Network marketing
- Network marketing is the ordinary person's best opportunity to make extraordinary income. Well known author, Robert Kiyosaki, says that most ethical network marketing businesses are like business schools. They teach people the power of building their own home business, and provide the tools to support that. You must choose the right business for you. Then, work to attain success.1. Find the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build your business through strategic networking
- Networking ? it's the latest business trend. Or is it?Actually, business owners have always engaged in the art and science of networking. Only years ago it didn't have a name. Business owners would get together, shake hands, and smile and chat about themselves and their businesses. Same thing with "coaching." I've been a sales trainer for 40 years, but it wasn't until five or six ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where to find a cash windfall of $10,000 - $1,000,000 - you never knew you had
- There is a rather famous true story called "Acres of Diamonds".It is about a successful farmer who risks everything searching the African continent for diamonds. Ultimately he dies sick and penniless, while the new owner of his farm uncovers on his property the largest single diamond ever known to man.Point of fact: After helping hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Hows your net working?
- In recent weeks, I've had the opportunity to pass along no fewer than five referrals to other people in my network. I also recently received a very professional and non-pushy email from someone I've never met, who is a member of an organization I'm part of. He introduced himself briefly, mentioned how he knew of me, and asked about my ideal clients. He placed far more emphasis on finding out who I...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The secrets to networking success
- Recently I was interviewed for a book on networking. My first response was, "Hey, I don't network. I hate that stuff."In other words, you won't catch me dead shaking hands and passing out business cards at a local Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. Nor do I cold call. Nor do I wander around conferences with my hand thrust out saying, "Hi, my name is Nick Usborne." It's just not part of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lesson 69 - when networking events fail
- The StoryIn a quest to create strategic alliances, coalitions, and partnerships, we don't usually allow ourselves to imagine our efforts failing. We don't imagine faltering at building relationships with people, since working with others comes naturally to most people.It's even harder to imagine that people would decline to help us with our work after they've gotten to know our reput...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alcohol & events
- Many people associate alcohol with relaxation and fun, so it is an important ingredient for a successful event. However, it can be a problem and too much alcohol can cause a great deal of trouble.Obviously alcohol and outdoor activities do not mix, particularly motorised and shooting events. All insurers insist on a policy of no alcohol at all before or during any events. It is impossible t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Networking - facts to ponder
- Right here in Europe, the very last continent to enter into its growth cycle, there is only around 0.5% involved and we are right at the very beginning of our growth cycle in network marketing. This tells us categorically that over the next ten years there is going to be a massive shift towards network marketing in Europe as in every other country worldwide.You are sitting at a place in Eur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 top tips for successful networking
- 1. Recognise the importance of networkingAsk any successful business person and they will tell you that above all else networking skills are absolutely vital to grow your business. Networking can increase your market share, help you gain new ideas, provide work and perspectives on life and business. Speaking to one person can potentially give you access to over 200 clients and suppliers....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lesson 61 - when does aggressiveness turn into annoyance?
- The StoryWhen attending conferences, conventions, or private events, it's guaranteed that you will talk with many people, especially those sitting at your table. Perhaps you may talk with someone you haven't met before. Some time ago, while in attendance at an event, I was introduced to an insurance/financial consultant working for a major Fortune 500 company. He was very personable and the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You must be visible
- Have you ever noticed how visible large corporations are? Take Coca-Cola®, Nike® and McDonalds®. They are everywhere. Just ask anyone what comes to mind when he/she hears the words soft drink, running shoes or quick burgers. More often than not, you'll hear these brand names immediately.We've been exposed to these companies so much th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business networking ? extroverted web weaving for the introvert
- If you have been in business for any amount of time, you go to networking events. Did your body just seize up? Was there a swelling of nervousness in your gut? Are you about ready to stop reading? I encourage you to stay with me about networking. Let me ask: what's the difference between someone who asks you at a picnic or at church, "Who do you know who ??" versus the reality that this ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Business networking - common myths and realities
- Can we agree about the meaning of networking? I don't mean computer networking. For our conversation, business networking is about getting to know people whom you can help and who can help you. Does that simplify it for you, enough to feel better about it?Many people have a complex definition for networking or get stymied by the action the verb implies. Let's take some of the mystery out of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Networking skills: arguing in context
- If you're fond of a good debate, you know how to annihilate someone else's position in an argument while still somehow managing to keep a friendly rapport with that person. This tactic is frequently used by politicians and lawyers, and one that will no doubt come in handy in online networking. Networking is for discussion, and discussion leads to disagreements. You must learn how to argue properly...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get more visibility, increase your influence, and get more referrals
- Earlier today I was helping a client develop a better strategy to generate more referrals from local businesses. While that particular client owns an orthodontic practice, the ideas I gave him will work equally well in your business.Before I tell you the specifics, let's first establish two premises:1. Other entrepreneurs don't care about helping you as much as they care about buildi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ask for referrals: and get the answer you want!
- Why are people scared to ask for a referral? Is it the fear of rejection, or do they think that it will annoy their client. If you have been giving 100% to your client and have given them truly excellent service then you shouldn't be ashamed to ask for the opportunity to give that same superior service to other people your clents know. In fact, it seems like the next logical step especially if the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 steps to successful networking
- "It's not what you know, it's who you know."This old saying rings true in everything we do, especially in business. Finding contacts is key to the success of your business, and a great place to meet these contacts is at networking meetings or events. It is not enough just to attend networking gatherings, you need to know how to network. There are many sources of networking tips an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 terrific tips to talk your way to the top
- What is "the top" anyway? According to society, "top" has a significant amount of import as evidenced by the following expressions: top-quality, top-rated, top-dollar, top-grade, top-of-the-line, and of course, top dog. It is relatively safe to assume then that we are a culture that places a premium on having "top" anything. That having been said, the impetus for this...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lesson 15 - meeting the prince with more reputation than power
- The StoryBusiness has a habit of testing us as individuals and as entrepreneurs. Several years ago I retained my first entertainment agent to represent my business and me. This was at a time when I was coming closer to the threshold of gaining national attention for my speaking and writing business. Retaining a qualified agent had become necessary for representation purposes in particular....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Strategic networking: take the shortest path to success
- Do you use Ryze or LinkedIn to promote your web based business? If so, you may have noticed that everything is linked to everything else. Here's how to take the shortest path to networking success: use keywords and a targeted linking strategy.On Ryze and other major networks, connections are happening everywhere. It's like real life, but far more obvious because it's in print before ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Networking: breaking into the buzz
- Breaking into conversational groups is one of the things people ask me about when I'm conducting networking sessions. There's a buzz that hovers over a crowded room that comes from all those people conversing. You need to break into that buzz to be a great networker.Let's face it, looking at a room full of people you don't know can be intimidating. At first glance, it appears everyone knows...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five best ways to build a network
- I have been working from home on the internet for over 3 years now. 18 months of that was spent trying out various different programs trying to find things that would work for me and this done nothing more than cost me thousands of dollars and also caused me to neglect my family friends and my health, as a result I then took a break from internet marketing and got my life in order.After alm...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you leveraging your business network?
- Just yesterday I received an email from a colleague telling me her husband had been laid off from yet another corporate job. Will the downsizing ever stop? I doubt it. Most large corporations focus purely on the bottom line and employees are the biggest expense.And sadly, many workers become lax at maintaining their professional network when they've worked with a company a while. With mass ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you sitting with the right company?
- When I walked into Dallas's famous Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse, all I wanted to do was to enjoy my New York Strip steak, relax and quietly review my notes for the following day's speech. Little did I know that a valuable business lesson awaited me at the table.The only other customer in the bar was a guy sitting in the corner pounding away on his laptop. He didn't look up when I walked in. The ba...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Four brainless self-promotion techniques to avoid
- Many workers think that their hard work will speak for itself. They quietly do their job and stay late at the office hoping that their boss will notice their efforts. However, when a job promotion or pay raise goes to someone else, many employees retreat into a corner, wondering what happened.Many don't realize that talking about your accomplishments in a confident way is the best way to ge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Acknowledging referrals! what?s in it for you?
- I grew up in a household where saying thank you was a code of behavior that was absolutely essential. There were simply no exceptions. A thank you note was sent immediately for any gift received or for any kind or decent action.The Art of Saying Thank You!I have to confess that as a young girl I thought it was unnecessary to write a thank you note since I already said thank you when ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lesson 14 - whats in a handshake?
- The StoryAs a child growing up, one of the many life lessons instilled in me was to wash your hands before eating and after using the restroom. As a child I often played in the dirt and places where germs customarily manifested. Another lesson I learned growing up was when introduced to new acquaintances always shake their hands. It is said to be a polite thing to do, and demonstrates a sig...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why bother with social networking sites like linkedin?
- Q: I think I understand the value of networking as well as the next businessman, but for the life of me, I don't really see what sites like LinkedIn, Ryze and Ecademy can do for me. What's the point of these sites other than just as some sort of digital popularity contest?A: My good friend and colleague Liz Ryan, head of the women's power networking group WorldWIT, Women in Technology, has ...