So, you want to become a coach?
One thing you may be thinking about is what area you specialise in. There is definitely a case for becoming a specialist coach – you are likely to be perceived as an expert and therefore people will come to you and consequently you should be able to command higher […]
Have you ever been to a speed dating event? If you have you’ll understand the concept of speed networking.
At a speed dating event you get to meet an awful lot of people in a very short space of time and the idea is that first impressions count, if you hit it off with someone and […]
Think about the last time you purchased something for your business. Many purchases are commodities these days in that you can get the same thing or a similar thing almost anywhere. So why did you buy where you did?
The chances are that it’s because you started to like and trust the person who was doing […]
If you’re starting up a new business, one of the key skills that you have to learn is about selling yourself and your services but to most people this doesn’t come naturally.
Many folks feel uncomfortable in these situations especially when dealing with strangers and it gets to the point where you are continually looking to […]
When you start up a new business you will no doubt prepare a business plan and you do this not just to get a loan from the bank but because it truly adds value to understanding the viability of your business venture.
Well, that’s what should be happening anyway. When it comes to validating your business […]
Do you go out of your way to avoid business networking meetings? Do you tell yourself that networking doesn’t work for you? Do you view business networking strictly as the domain for the confident or extrovert?
Well if the response is yes to any of these questions read on and you might be pleasantly surprised to […]
When you have been out at a networking event have you ever been so wrapped up in what you have to say and concentrating on promoting your business that that you have stopped listening and miss valuable opportunities. Or have you found yourself making quick judgments about people which have closed your mind to what […]
Networking is a powerful way of building professional relationships and generating new business opportunities. It is a reciprocal process based on the exchange of ideas, advice, contact and referrals. Although there is no one-size fits all way to network, it is important to remember proper business etiquette in approaching and developing new professional relationships.
Apply the […]
Marketing your business is an very costly activity so making the most of the business growth you can achieve through word of mouth is vital. It’s not just about talking about your business either, it’s much more scientific than and also much more structured.
Business networking is a massive growth sector and regular clubs and events […]
To make the most of business networking as a marketing strategy for your business it’s important to master the art of generating referrals. Before I go further into picking the right time to ask for referrals let me make one thing clear; referrals do not come on a plate and do not come immediately. It’s […]