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Questions to Ponder

 What questions do YOU wonder about? Share them below. Click on the graphic above, or click here, to see the video!

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Networking at Conferences

There are prime opportunities for networking at Conferences and Trade Shows, whether they take place virtually or in-person. We often attend these events with the single idea that we are there to take something away – information, education, free samples. However, don’t overlook  the many ways to make new contacts and connections that can be […]

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Networking for the Life of Your Business

Smart professionals know that business networking is essential for their success. They are active in select groups and organizations where they consistently participate and build relationships with other members. And the most successful entrepreneurs plan for, and are committed to, long-term networking for the life of their business. It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint Networking […]

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Building an Effective Knowledge Network

As a business professional, you need a constant supply of information to achieve success. It is important to stay aware of issues and trends, and to keep up with technological and economic changes, all of which help you stay competitive. Perhaps you have already discovered that it is nearly impossible to keep up with all […]

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How to Get Your Dream Referral

An effective way to grow your business is with referral marketing. A referral is the opportunity to do business with someone who is in the market to buy your product or service and has been told about you by a mutual friend or associate. Business referrals made with a warm introduction are much more effective […]

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Buck Up Buttercup

For many of us, a great amount of our business life and personal life is taking place on video calls. There are tremendous benefits to these video interactions, and there are certainly some challenges, too. Why Does Everything Have to be a Video Call? Video calls aren’t quick or easy, they require planning. We’re not […]

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Word-of-Mouth Marketing is Always Working

You’re getting word-of-mouth marketing every day. Even if you think, “I’m not asking anybody to refer to me, so I don’t need to concern myself with this. If I provide good products or services, I’ll naturally get some customers by word of mouth. Why bother with plans and strategies? I’m getting free word of mouth […]

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Symptoms of a Good Referral

As a professional, do you want to get more referrals? Of course, everyone says YES. Here is a technique that you can use now that will directly lead to generating more word-of-mouth business for you. Educate people on the “symptoms” of a good referral so when they’re out in the field and with other people, […]

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Ignoring You is Easy

We are designed to empathize with and endear those who are in our direct line of sight. We rely on personal interaction as a reminder of the people in our professional networking world. In business we cannot afford to be in the category of “out of sight, out of mind”. Five Ways to stay visible […]

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Specialists Get More Referrals

Your business may perform a variety of services or offer a range of products, however, if you want a referral, your description of what you do should be detailed and focused on a single aspect of your business. Your referral sources will find it much easier to get you an appointment with a prospect if […]

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