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Why Your Networking Is Not Working He landed an account with the firm when he
produced a business card (laminated of course), from his
swimming trunks.Does this sound like you?* You're spending way too much time trying to network online and are on networking overload.* You're trying to keep up with all the threads that relate to your business in all the social networking groups you've joined.* You're also monitoring all the discussion lists you're on looking for an opportunity to jump in and share your pearls of wisdom with the ot Make a Good Presentation Remember that you know more about your business than your prospective client needs to on a first meeting. Save the details of your product or service for a second meeting unless specifically asked about them by the prospect. If you overwhelm them with information, you may never have a chance to determine how you can help them with a problem t The Papers You Can Find May Make a Difference! Running a successful business used to be dependent on what
you knew. Then, who you knew became important. In today's
economy, it is far more critical to what extent you know
someone. So it's not what you know or who you know, but how
well you know them that really determines the amount of
business that can be generated by a contact.Let’s face it! Most of us know there are important information and records we should have readily available at our fingertips, If you had five minutes to evacuate your home, what would you take with you? What are your wishes in case of a life- threatening medical emergency? Where is the safe deposit box key? Who should your spouse contact in your company in case of a disaster? Even if you know where to Networking is the process of meeting people (also known as contacts), either through a contact that you initiate or through an introduction by a third party. Networking allows you to meet, and establish a relationship with, people who may not have heard of your business through any other means. Like the name implies, this is work! It's not called Net-sit, Net- talk, or Net-eat. It's Net-work!! In order to make it productive for you, you need to learn the proper way to do it. There are some important steps to follow for successful networking: Pick Your Functions To Attend Business people like to associate with other business people, so attend functions where these types of people will be. Pick those functions carefully. Make sure that the purpose of the function is to promote business and not just to socialize. Chambers of Commerce gatherings, trade shows, and networking organizations are excellent sources of business leads. The people who attend these are there for the same reason you are- to meet new people and to develop new business relationships. Social functions are fun and relaxing, but a person trying to do business or make contacts there could be very disappointed. Be Prepared Dress appropriately - you are a representation of the type of work that you do. First impression advertising can make you the most money or be the most expensive advertising you will ever invest in if it causes you to lose business. Always have a supply of business cards on you at all times. I know a man who met a prospective client from a large company while swimming in a pool in a hotel in Hawaii, while on vacation. He landed an account with the firm when he produced a business card (laminated of course), from his swimming trunks. Make a Good Presentation Remember that you know more about your business than your prospective client needs to on a first meeting. Save the details of your product or service for a second meeting unless specifically asked about them by the prospect. If you overwhelm them with information, you may never have a chance to determine how you can help them with a problem th Reverse Merger; One of Several Options Networking allows you to
meet, and establish a relationship with, people who may not
have heard of your business through any other means.Small and mid-size companies looking to go public usually think IPO (Initial Public offering), but find it difficult to get an underwriter to look at them. They go out an engage a consultant that advises them to do a reverse merger and they usually jump into it head first without exploring the options.If you have read some of my previous articles you may find this repetitious, but I can’t emphas Like the name implies, this is work! It's not called Net-sit, Net- talk, or Net-eat. It's Net-work!! In order to make it productive for you, you need to learn the proper way to do it. There are some important steps to follow for successful networking: Pick Your Functions To Attend Business people like to associate with other business people, so attend functions where these types of people will be. Pick those functions carefully. Make sure that the purpose of the function is to promote business and not just to socialize. Chambers of Commerce gatherings, trade shows, and networking organizations are excellent sources of business leads. The people who attend these are there for the same reason you are- to meet new people and to develop new business relationships. Social functions are fun and relaxing, but a person trying to do business or make contacts there could be very disappointed. Be Prepared Dress appropriately - you are a representation of the type of work that you do. First impression advertising can make you the most money or be the most expensive advertising you will ever invest in if it causes you to lose business. Always have a supply of business cards on you at all times. I know a man who met a prospective client from a large company while swimming in a pool in a hotel in Hawaii, while on vacation. He landed an account with the firm when he produced a business card (laminated of course), from his swimming trunks. Make a Good Presentation Remember that you know more about your business than your prospective client needs to on a first meeting. Save the details of your product or service for a second meeting unless specifically asked about them by the prospect. If you overwhelm them with information, you may never have a chance to determine how you can help them with a problem t Extra Profits At Your Craft Show Booth attend functions where these types of people will be. Pick
those functions carefully. Make sure that the purpose of the
function is to promote business and not just to socialize.
Chambers of Commerce gatherings, trade shows, and
networking organizations are excellent sources of business
leads. The people who attend these are there for the same
reason you are- to meet new people and to develop new
business relationships. Social functions are fun and relaxing,
but a person trying to do business or make contacts there
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produced a business card (laminated of course), from his
swimming trunks.Welding rods get no respect. Out in the field I've seen guys throwing 50lb. rod cans from the truck onto the ground, torching cans open diagonally, beating the wrong end open with a chipping hammer and every other conceivable tool, and leaving open rod cans out in the open.Let's look at what's wrong with each…First and foremost, ALWAYS open the "right" end of the can. Some cans and box Make a Good Presentation Remember that you know more about your business than your prospective client needs to on a first meeting. Save the details of your product or service for a second meeting unless specifically asked about them by the prospect. If you overwhelm them with information, you may never have a chance to determine how you can help them with a problem they may have. The key to successful businesses is in solving problems for clients in a fair, efficient and cost effective way. Mining for Referrals All-important referrals come from happy clients. A referral from a client is a reflection of their judgement as well as a compliment to you and your product or service. Be sure to send out "thank You" cards to people who refer you business. Thank them for the opportunity to offer service to their acquaintance and to perhaps help them in the future, in return. Networking is done at any time of day - morning , noon and night. One of the nicest benefits is the friendships you can make while pursuing common goals.
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