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Building Bridges - The Importance of Being Connected Where You Live


As a Young Professional (YP) in the up-and-coming city of Milwaukee, WI, I can tell you that it's very important to find a way to get connected in your city. It's important because in order to make a difference, you need to know who those difference makers are.

Give People Something to Talk About!


My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We were invited to a dinner party with three other couples we didn't know.

A Vital Habit For Selling Big Ticket Items


I hope the title of this article aroused your curiosity! What could this habit be that will help you sell Big Ticket Items?It has nothing to do with copywriting or creating beautiful web pages. But it does have to do with something even more important - building relationships!What is this habit? Well it has many names but the most familiar one is probably is "networking".

It Pays to be Friendly


Most small business people do not take advantage of human relationship issues. They do not understand that being nice and friendly, out going and enthusiastic pays high dividends.

Savvy Networking: Grow Your Business and Your Career


Did you know that contacts are the bread of career life? In times of change, information and relationships are a source of power. Savvy networking will help you to tap into this power to grow your business and your career.

Online Business Networking: How Personal is Too Personal?


Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for solo entrepreneurs. You can open an account with one of the major online business networks such as Ryze, and get to know industrious and inspiring minds from all corners of the world.

Social Networking: A Link To Like Minds


Not all dot-com dreams died when the Internet stock bubble burst.Amazon.

Did You Market Yourself Today?


"If you build a better mouse trap - the world will beat a path to your door."Do you still believe that?Let's try another one.

Building Business Relationships in a Roomful of Strangers


You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry conference with you arm outstretched and say: "Hi. My name is?.

Power Networking: Getting Your Name Out There!


Today's economy presents some very special challenges to people who are unemployed, underemployed, or who are simply trying to give their own business venture a shot in the arm. At times, the job search can seem daunting, if not impossible, as it takes quite a bit of encouragement - and creativity - to keep pressing forward.

Discover Your Own Source Of Business Leads


Generating new business leads is critical in your success, no matter what business you're in. Being aware of certain principals can help you increase your business leads list and generate an explosion of sales.

The Five Step Formula For Getting Prospects to Call You


Are you tired of prospecting for new business?Are you sick of networking, begging for referrals, or spending a small fortune on advertisements that produce little results?Wouldn't it be nice if you could just sit down at your desk and have the phone ring knowing that new business is on the other end of the line?Who wouldn't, right..

Joining Industry Specific Organizations Has Many Benefits


Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small business owner with some start-up information, she asked me a very interesting question, "Why do you and other VA's join organizations?"I guess I take for granted the reasons why I belong to several industry specific organizations. But, to those that are new to any industry, joining an organization made up of your competitors is a valid concern.

How to Generate More Business by Telling People What You Do


What do you tell people when asked what you do? Many small business owners and independent professionals repeatedly miss great opportunities to generate new business or develop leads by answering the "what do you do?" question with a poorly crafted or completely unplanned answer. If your answer does not regularly start a conversation about your business you need to change your answer.

Successfully Meeting And Greeting - Ten Strategies For Getting Off To A Good Start


A day in the life of every businessperson is made up of a series of meetings and greetings. Whether you are making the initial contact with a client or a colleague, you want to get off on the right foot.


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