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  • Do You Have A Defining Statement?

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    A defining statement is a very specific and precise elevator statement. It combines all of the necessary ingredients so that when a prospect walks away from an elevator conversation with you they know; who you are, what you do, how they will benefit by doing business with you.A defining statement * should include all of the following.Read more…
  • Networking: Five Myths and Realities

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    Networking has gotten a bad name. Ever visit one of those networking events? You’re told, “Arrive with a pocketful of business cards and don’t leave until they’re all gone.Read more…
  • My Biggest Challenge In Business Networking Is Me

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    I thought I'd write about a common challenge: meeting new people.But a curious thing happened.As I was writing, I made a typo and ended up with an very interesting title: My Biggest Challenge In Business Networking Is Me (it was supposed to be "My Biggest Challenge In Business Networking Is Meeting New People".Read more…
  • Powerful Networking with an Effective Introduction

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    You're sitting in a room full of eager business owners at a networking event. One by one, everyone stands up and introduces themselves, hopefully gaining the opportunity to find one or two new prospects in the crowd.Unfortunately, most business people stink at Introductions.Read more…
  • Effortless Networking: Conversation Starters

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    I hate “conversation starters”!Recently I was asked to write an article for an organization, and they suggested I provide some sample conversation starters.From my strong reaction to that innocent suggestion, I realized just how much I disliked “conversation starters”!Read more…
  • Networking for Prospects: Building Relationships One at a Time

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    A drink in one hand and a stack of business cards in the other. Yippee, you’re on your way to networking success.Is that really all it takes?Read more…
  • Role of Information Technology in Growth of Business

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    Information technology (IT) refers to the management and use of information using computer-based tools. It includes acquiring, processing, storing, and distributing information. Most commonly it is a term used to refer to business applications of computer technology, rather than scientific applications.Read more…
  • Interruption Sucks - Interaction Rocks

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    Radio ads. Billboards. Wall Posters.Read more…
  • Let's Start With The Soup

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    Many a business meal starts with a soup course. Unless you have already begun by munching on the bread, this is your first opportunity to demonstrate your table manners-to impress or un-impress-your dining companions.Choosing the right spoon is step number one.Read more…
  • Who Cares

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    Here it is, another social event in the form of a party to celebrate the time of year or a special event in someone's life. There are a dozen or more people in the room, many of whom you already know and some you know and some you do not. The introductions are abundant when the circles of people start talking and laughing.Read more…
  • How To Generate A Huge Income From Your Business Free

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    It is possible for you to generate a huge income with your business using only word of mouth advertising, especially if the program you are advertising has a detailed step-by-step training program, which makes it so simple for the newcomers to duplicate exactly what you are doing.Here is an example to consider: Say you tell 10 people who trust your recommendations about your business. Out of those 10 people, say just 3 decide to join your business.Read more…
  • Effortless Networking: Stepping Forward Into New Situations

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    Doing anything new can be challenging and anxiety-provoking.In professional situations, it can be even more stressful -- probably because the consequences of not doing these "new" things, or doing them badly, can be significant.Yet, doing them may lead to great success.Read more…
  • Networking for Cleaning Companies: How to Plan Ahead

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    Networking is a great way to market your cleaning business, and in order to do it effectively, you need to plan ahead so you know what you want to accomplish at each event. You also need to grow and nurture your network to keep it fresh!Networking isn't about seeing who can collect the most business cards.Read more…
  • Effortless Networking: Do You Move Into "Sales Mode" Too Soon?

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    A few weeks ago, I wrote about how we can be our own biggest challenge when it comes to business networking.A member of Effortless Networking made an interesting comment about how he sometimes gets in his own way: according to him, there are times when he moves into "sales mode" too soon.Well, he's not alone.Read more…
  • The Difference Between Networking and Marketing

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    Networking and marketing may be similar but they are definitely not one in the same.Networking is the art of making acquaintances and sharing information about yourself, your business or product. Its purpose is to build relationships that offer a mutual opportunity for both parties to prosper.Read more…
  • Phone Phobia- 5 Steps to Overcome It

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    You just started your first network marketing business. You love the company and the products. You know early on that you want to build a team, but where do you start?Read more…
  • The Elevator Speech That You Whisper

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    There are people who believe that a great elevator speech needs to be delivered with enthusiasm. They would like everybody on the elevator to hear it and be moved. That is why many rehearse their elevator speech to deliver with passion an exciting answer to the question, “What do you do?Read more…
  • Top Ten Strategies for Wild Success

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    Most of us have a great business idea, but that is where you are different than the average person. You have already transformed your idea into action. Now, the most challenging step is how to network your business to create a large client base and make your business a wild success!Read more…
  • What Would An Extra Income Mean To You

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    Most people I know are like me –they like to spend a little more than they earn. An extra holiday here, an extra eating-out dinner or extravagant Christmas gifts for the kids. The head ache comes afterwards, and you know you must suffer a tighter budget maybe for weeks or months afterwards.Read more…
  • Networking Tips for Cleaning Companies

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    Many people cringe at the thought of having to "network" to gain business for their cleaning company. But networking is one of the best ways to meet people and build relationships, and as you know, building relationships is the cornerstone of building a successful cleaning business.If you feel uncomfortable with the thought of networking, then change the way you think about it.Read more…

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