Networking

Networking: 2 Minute Training #9: Who Have You Worked With? Take Stock!

Networking: 2 Minute Training #9: Who Have You Worked With? Take Stock!

In a large networking group, there can be several people who do the same thing you do. The profession may be very broad, and might be able to support several networking individuals. On the the other hand, if your profession is very limited— say

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Networking: 2 Minute Training #8: Switch Identities for a Laugh

Networking: 2 Minute Training #8: Switch Identities for a Laugh

Networking really isn’t about harking your wares. Its about creating bonds, relationships, and being remembered. If you need an extra boost with your networking group, partner up for a laugh!

Networking: 2 Minute Training #7: Know Your Intro, But Tell A Story

Networking: 2 Minute Training #7: Know Your Intro, But Tell A Story

Networking functions are a great opportunity for you to increase the exposure of your business. You stand up in front of a crowd of interested individuals, and talk about your business, what makes your products or services the very best in your industry, and

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Networking: 2 Minute Training #6: Sit On the Outside for Maximum Visibility and Hearing

Networking: 2 Minute Training #6: Sit On the Outside for Maximum Visibility and Hearing

When you attend a networking function, like a leads group meeting or chamber of commerce dinner, did you know that your placement can positively or negatively affect your business? By simply choosing carefully and paying attention closely to the location where

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Networking: 2 Minute Training #5: Compliment Their Business Cards

Networking: 2 Minute Training #5: Compliment Their Business Cards

Compliment someone on their business cards. This should really be a no-brainer. However, you’d be surprised how many people do not do this. In fact… When WAS the last time you complimented someone on their business card?

Networking: 2 Minute Training #4: Have an Ice Breaker on Hand, and Follow Up

Networking: 2 Minute Training #4: Have an Ice Breaker on Hand, and Follow Up

For some people, networking is still work. There are lots of introverts out there, and people who just don’t have an easy time meeting new people. One of the main points of networking is to meet new people, and start the

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Networking: 2 Minute Training #3: A Pen You Can Write With

Networking: 2 Minute Training (special edition!): A Pen You Can Write With

You just met a great graphic designer— Incredible knowledge of his field and yours, business sense and a great personality. You take their card, a thick, slick, glossy masterpiece of printed graphic design built at 2-1/2 by 4″. You pull out your pen

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Networking: 2 Minute Training (special): Top 10 Ways To Get More ReTweets with Twitter!

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Networking: 2 Minute Training (special): Top 10 Ways To Get More ReTweets with Twitter!

Networking: 2 Minute Training #3: Give Your Clients Something to Refuse

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Networking: 2 Minute Training #3: Give Your Clients Something to Refuse

As a business networker, you probably know how difficult and annoying it can be to be to feel cornered. Nobody likes that feeling. When you’re networking, or at a

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Dockery Designs Speaks on Growing Your Business With Social Networking

On December 16th, Tyler Dockery gave a presentation to Business Networking International on growing your business with Social Networking. Social networking is what BNI is really all about, and the concept of using online social networking like linkedin, twitter or Facebook was very well received. So what is the most important idea behind social networking?

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