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Schmooze Your Way to Social Success!


If you are like 99% of the population, you probably get a bit nervous before going to a gathering of people who you don’t know. Why are we humans like that? Aren’t parties and social functions intended to be fun? Aren’t we supposed to relax, enjoy the moment, and feel energized by connecting with new people? Perhaps.

How to Get More Visibility Through Networking


The most effective form of advertising is also the oldest: word-of-mouth. Bright ads and slick brochures don't compare to an informed recommendation (or warning!) from someone trusted and respected by potential customers.

Socio-Technical Systems and Organizational Values


Modern organizations define themselves using statements of vision. They state their vision in terms of human resources and technology, a socio-technical view. Modern organizations also define themselves in terms of values.

Networking - The Secret Behind Successful Business


Networking is creating personal contacts and relationships with people. Behind every business, company, product and service there are people. Business occurs between people and therefore building and expanding your networking community is essential for your business.

Social Networking for Business


Combine the power of the Internet with the evolution of digital media, apply the principles of “Social Networking” and you have the main ingredients for the recipe that is revolutionizing how business is being conducted today.

10 Questions That Spark Vibrant Business Conversation


You've arrived at your local business networking event with a stack of business cards, and can't wait to meet as many people as possible. Already, you've met a new contact, and exchanged names and business cards. Now what do you say?

Business Referrals Should Never Be Free


Let's say you are a small business owner or a professional such as an attorney, CPA, engineer, insurance broker, or engineer and someone gives you a good business referral that results in a sale.

Networking Events - Use Your Time Wisely


Networking events provide an effective way to meet and connect with potential clients. What you need to do when you attend these networking events, though, is quickly determine if the person you are talking to is a "sweet spot" client.

Elevator Pitches Are The Networking Equivalent Of Email Spam


Let's say the you are at a business networking function and a salesperson walks up to you and says the following:

Business Networking Referrals When You're New To Town


Business networking referrals are the life-blood of any computer consulting business. It's a who you know type of marketplace. This makes tapping into a source of referrals absolutely critical.

How Attorneys Can Build Relationships for Referral Business


“It is all about relationships”, I said to the woman lawyer with whom I had worked for several months. She was about to open a new law practice. She had some established clients from her previous office. She planned to maintain the relationships with these clients and begin to identify new people to approach.

Networking Simplified


Networking is all very well, you say, but what if I don't know the right people or I'm not really sure yet what I want to do?

Schmoozing is for Suckers


That’s right, I said it. Schmoozing is for suckers. And I’ve finally grown tired of people using the word as a synonym for conversation, networking, mingling, small talk and chatter.

The Weapon of Joint Ventures


Dr Phil is the master of joint ventures, and he should write a course on one. He is better than me and all of the other gurus combined with this art.

Get More Clients with Effective Networking Strategies


Networking, Ugh! Mention the word and you either get these reactions: • I hate networking • Love it, it’s great. I get a lot of referral from it.


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