Business Referrals Should Never Be Free

Always compensate with cash anybody that provides you with a business referral. This article explains why.

Use Barter In Your Business

Barter is like printing money! Read how you can use this powerful tool for business leverage.

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

Knowing what kind of network you’re in -- and acting accordingly -- can make all the difference in the world as to how effective you are. Be cautious when mixing business with pleasure.

Networking: The Core of Your Career

It's a smart career move to always be networking, no matter what's going on for you professionally. If you don't need help at this time, build-up your networking power by helping others.

6 Ways to Get More Referrals and Increase Your Income

How To Get More Referrals - Increase your income!

Networking 101 for Shy People

Networking is communicating, and communicating (face-to-face, written or via telephone) is vital to spread the word about your business. Yet, if you're a shy person, how do you go about surmounting this obstacle? How can you talk about yourself and your business, if your mind goes blank and you get the shakes just from thinking about meeting new people? It's not easy, but it can be done, and all it takes is a bit of imagination and a whole lot of bravery.

Professional Networking Tips For IT Consultants: Part II

Professional networking is THE way to make business contacts, identify leads, and turn those leads into sales. Here is the second set of tips to help you be effective when professional networking.

Networking Groups - Try To Attend Even When You're Moonlighting

Networking groups often meet during the day which poses a logistical problem for those computer and IT consultants who have regular jobs and are moonlighting. It is up to you to arrange your work schedules and be discerning when trying to attend networking events.

What Networking is REALLY About

Most people think that networking is attending events, talking to people, and collecting business cards. Do you know what real networking is all about?

Networking for Success

You've heard all about networking, possibly to the point of being sick of the word and not believing in the concept. However, the truth remains that many jobs are obtained through networking sources, and many projects are approved due to strategic alliances.

The Power of Thanking People With Handwritten Notes --Show Gratitude

The power of expressing gratitude to those who helped you along the way in your journey.

When Networking Stop Selling to Salesmen

If you enjoy going to networking business social gatherings or Chamber of Commerce Mixers as a way to develop a referral network and have some fun and do a little business then you need to stop trying to sell so hard to other salesmen and start talking about how you two can work together in a common cause, sharing information, customer databases and business card stacks. Why?

Negative Networking and Bridge Burning

After years of networking with individuals I began to notice something rather interesting and I just thought it was about time I share this with you all. I believe there is something called; Negative Networking and is more akin to Bridge Burning. It comes from several unfortunate scenarios during business networking events.