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Networking With the Opposite Sex–What Are Your Thoughts?

Frank De Raffele, Hazel Walker and I are working on our new book about gender and networking.  It discusses the difference between men and women in regard to how they network. We have a REALLY short (two question) survey that we need as many people as possible to take. The purpose of the survey is to gauge how comfortable people are when networking with the opposite sex. If you have 30 seconds to spare, PLEASE take this survey (if you don't have 30 seconds to spare, good luck with getting everything done–I don't envy you ). The three of us ...

"Tell To Win: Connect, Persuade, and Triumph with the Hidden Power of Story"

Peter Guber, Chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, has a powerful new book coming out on March 1st called Tell To Win. This book is not only an extremely interesting read, it is also an important resource for networkers in every part of the world.  Peter is a master storyteller and, with this book, he teaches readers how to achieve success in business and life by connecting with people and engaging them on an emotional level through the power of stories. I met Peter at one of his storytelling symposiums which he conducted in preparation for this very book and, I can assure ...

Generate More Business by Offering Value-added Advice

It's no secret that we all want to do business with people whom we know and trust.  So, how do you build rapport and create trust with new contacts at networking events?  By offering value-added advice–solid, helpful information provided out of a genuine concern for another person. Let's say you're a real estate agent talking with someone at a networking event who, although not ready to buy a home today, is heading in that direction.  You could say something like this: Well, I know you're not interested in buying a home right now.  But, when you're ready to start looking, ...

The New India

I've been in India for the past several days conducting seminars on business networking and, I have to say, I've been very impressed by the business community here. The businesspeople I've met are passionate about learning and they are hungry for information and knowledge.  I have found the audiences here to be extraordinarily respectful and almost sponge-like in their interest in absorbing new ideas. Although it is still a developing nation, it is obvious that the infrastructure of India is growing quickly.  There are construction projects going on virtually everywhere and the development of transportation systems seems to be a ...

Calling All Business People!–Help Define the Current State of the Global Business Economy

Last month I announced that my company recently created a "business index" to consistently gauge the ever-changing economic state of business based on quarterly global survey results of retailers, service companies, and manufacturing companies all around the world. The statistics gathered from the survey results are intended to keep small business owners, entrepreneurs, and companies, as well as the media and the general public, educated and informed as to the changing state of the global business economy and the current business trends that become apparent over time. The first BNIBusinessIndex.com report was published last month and, based on survey results ...

No Faux Pas in India!

I'm headed to India this week to speak for BNI in Mumbai and Bangalore.  I look forward to meeting many people and having the chance to help them increase their business through referrals. I've traveled to dozens of countries to speak and teach my philosophy of Givers Gain® in business. However, this is my first time to visit this exotic country. I've discovered that it is very important to get "briefed" by others before speaking around the world. I learned the hard way in one country during a public presentation that mentioning a woman's "pants" actually indicates that you are speaking about ...

Welcome to BusinessNetworking.com

It's International Networking Week and my networking blog has a new face to celebrate! We have moved from NetworkingEntrepreneur.com to BusinessNetworking.com.  I appreciate everyone who has followed my posts and I want to assure you that they will continue. Please note that there is a new RSS Feed and if you have this blog fed to your website, you will need to change that feed in order for it to continue. Also – please tell your friends about our new site and let me know what you think of our new look. All the best. Ivan Misner Share this on Facebook ...

International Networking Week February 2011

Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder and Chairman of BNI (Business Network International, the world's largest business networking organization) speaks about the 5th Annual International Networking Week, which is February 7-11, 2011. It is a week which is centered around helping businesses in every part of the world achieve growth and success through effective networking. Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on LinkedIn Send this page to Print Friendly Email this to a friend? Email this via Gmail Share this on del.icio.us Post on Google Buzz Share this on Reddit Digg this! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon ...