How to use the power of online and offline networking for business and career success
But, BNI (or insert name of any formal business breakfast networking group) is not for me I hear you wail…. it’s too structured for me. It’s true not everyone likes or gets structured networking groups for many reasons: 1) turning up regularly (or getting a sub) gets to be a bit of a bind 2) [...]
Whenever people ask me who I want to meet, I always answer… “George Clooney”. (Well, which female wouldn’t?) I then get challenged… “No, Heather – who do you REALLY want to meet?” At which point, I answer honestly, “George Clooney”. By this point in the conversation, I’m normally getting the vibes that I’m starting to [...]
So what’s formal collaboration got to do with networking? Quite a lot actually. Think about it, when a relationship becomes so crucial to your mutual businesses you need to seriously think about potentially formalising the arrangement. That’s formal collaboration. It’s also a potential outcome of a networking relationship which really works. Take my business, the [...]
If I speak to any business owner or entrepreneur, they always tell me (often slightly quietly) that they know they should be networking and spending more time on their network. However trying to win new business, operational support and day to day running of the business just seem to get in the way. They then [...]
Picture the scene… The lights are low, and the bride is bopping away to her chosen music, the wine has very definitely flowed…. Yes, I was at my sister-in-law’s wedding this weekend. As often can happen, the sights and sounds of a wedding celebration can often attract uninvited guests – wedding crashers. I’m sure the [...]
I’ve been musing…. Not about world peace, but networking goals. I know, I should get out a little more! What should be in your networking goals? What defines an differentiates a networking goal from a business development goal? Are your networking goals your business development goals? The answer is no. Unfortunately, many people either don’t [...]
I am very lucky. Not just because I have a lovely family and a thriving business, but because all my business (& I have too much to handle right now) comes to me from my network. I spend over 90% of my networking time nurturing a handful of key relationships within my network. I sometimes [...]
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