Make a Friend Everyday, Network!

Most people are very lucky if they have two or three truly close personal friends in a lifetime. Do not confuse personal friends, friends and acquaintances. An acquaintance is a person we see from time to time, know in passing and have some basic knowledge of their background. A friend is more likely someone we socialize with, invite into the home and make an effort to schedule onto our social calendar. The rare personal friend is that person to whom we will divulge innermost secrets, trauma, joys and fears. You will never have a personal friend, social friend or acquaintance unless you perform some type of networking. Remember the first day at a new school. You want to be accepted, avoid rejection at all costs and meet someone with your values and interests. At first this is an intimidating circumstance, confronting new surroundings and lack of any familiarity can be daunting.

Effortless Networking: Elevator speeches vs. Self-introductions

What's the difference between an elevator speech and a self-introduction? And do you know when to use one vs. the other?

What to Wear to a Corporate Party

Casual Fridays have created a certain crisis in the work force; how do you dress casual and still come off as a professional? This crisis is even more evident at the office party, where anything goes, and you have minimal time to change. What limits need to be enforced is up to debate, but a few basic concerns need to be addressed.

Effortless Networking: Finding Real Prospects

Are you having finding prospectve clients or customers? Did you know that networking events may not be the best way to meet prospects?

The Art of Schmoozing and Winning Friends

Five easy-to-apply tips on breaking the ice and establishing strong contacts with people that are critical to your success!

To Get More Clients from Networking, Pretend It's Your Party!

Serious and consistent networking is one of the best ways to jumpstart your client base very quickly. Read on and I will teach you one trick I use to dramatically increase your networking self-confidence so you can get more clients from your existing networking efforts.

Putting Together an MLM System

One type of MLM system is an internet system. If you go the internet route then you will be using all of the technologies online to help you succeed in your MLM business

Networking for Success: The 3 Phases of Small Talk

So you attend a networking event… you make eye contact with someone you want to meet, you approach them and introduce yourself… now what? Here are the 3 phases of small talk along with some actual dialogue samples you can use right away!

What To Do If You Forget Someone's Name

What should you do if you run into someone, and just can’t remember their name? This article gives you 4 time-tested techniques you can use to get their name.

How to Build Better Business Alliances

Judging by the popularity of instant message programs, chatrooms, and discussion forums, it would seem logical to conclude that people enjoy interacting with one another in an almost anonymous, virtual environment.

Summer Networking Success

Have you ever considered that summer events put you in front of a whole new group of contacts or people you haven't seen in awhile? Are you prepared to leverage this networking opportunity for what you can give and receive? A simple networking strategy can make this a profitable and social season.

5 Networking No's No's

Whether you're in the process of starting a new service business or growing an existing one, networking is a valuable way to get your name known in your community, develop a rich base of contacts, gather valuable resources and meet potential new clients.

Networking for Aircraft Washing Companies

If you own an aircraft washing and cleaning service and you detail private aircraft and corporate jets out at the local airport then well, it makes sense to do a little net working around the airport in order to increase the number of clients that you have.