Business articles
Showing page 31 of 90 - There are 2700 Business articles
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unforgettable first impressions part 1: discover the cpi
- People like others whom they are like. So if you want to make a flawless first impression, it is your duty to discover what you have in common with every person you talk to.The 6 Essential Elements for Flawless First Impressions are part of Scott Ginsberg's the UNFORGETTABLE! Audio System.Let Me Ask Ya Th...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to turn water into lemonade by giving a flavored answer to a fruitless question
- I remember the first time I opened the fridge to get a drink of water and accidentally grabbed the wrong pitcher...Glug...glug...glug...Ahhh! Lemonade! My cheeks tingled from the surprising tart flavor as I gulped down an unexpected swig of Country Time.Woooo-weee! That woke me up at 6 in the morning!When it comes to conversation, giving flavored answers to fruitless qu...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 effective ways to remember names
- Sigmund Freud says "a person's name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten." Feelings of embarrassment and social ineptitude are conveyed through this forgetfulness, and unfortunately, the problem persists daily. The ability to remember names is an important skill that gives you an advantage in social and business settings. However, the way you associate and remem...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sticky situations: nametag best practices
- Because a person's name is the single context of human memory most apt to be forgotten; because self-disclosure is the single most effective way to build rapport and connect with people you just met; and because initiating the conversation is half the battle - your nametag is your best friend.However, improper creation and wearing of nametags can work against you (and your business) ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 9 ways to spice up your nametags for more engaging conversation
- Nametags are worn for a variety of jobs and functions, but people don't like to wear them because they're annoying, damage your clothing, clash with your outfit, and eliminate anonymity.Picture this: you see someone's nametag and decide to strike up a conversation with them:"Nice to meet you Jimmy, my name is Gary."Conversations like these don't go anywhere because t...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 ways to wow people who wear nametags
- People wear nametags more often than you think. The majority of retail establishments, stores and other social gatherings require nametags for several purposes. Sometimes it's for security. Other nametags are solely for identification. But simply stated; people wear nametags for one reason: so other people can use their names for friendlier, more personable service and conversation.However,...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Building bridges - the importance of being connected where you live
- As a Young Professional (YP) in the up-and-coming city of Milwaukee, WI, I can tell you that it's very important to find a way to get connected in your city. It's important because in order to make a difference, you need to know who those difference makers are. To influence, you must know who holds the influence. Remember, there is influence in numbers, so you'll need to get connected with others ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Give people something to talk about!
- My husband and I tried an experiment one night. We were invited to a dinner party with three other couples we didn't know. What we did know is that we were all around the same age. We also knew what we were having for dinner. The purpose of the dinner party was to have an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.That evening as we were heading to the party, we decided to try a co...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - It pays to be friendly
- Most small business people do not take advantage of human relationship issues. They do not understand that being nice and friendly, out going and enthusiastic pays high dividends. When you are out and about in public you should always wear a smile, wave, honk and have a positive displacement. Such a public image makes people wish to do business with you, it is a good thing.WavingWhen...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Savvy networking: grow your business and your career
- Did you know that contacts are the bread of career life? In times of change, information and relationships are a source of power. Savvy networking will help you to tap into this power to grow your business and your career.Savvy networking is a systematic process of establishing and maintaining relationships for seeking out information and resources in order to accomplish specific goals. Its...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Online business networking: how personal is too personal?
- Online networking has opened up some fantastic business opportunities for solo entrepreneurs. You can open an account with one of the major online business networks such as Ryze, and get to know industrious and inspiring minds from all corners of the world.Many of these networks offer the option to design your own web page, where visitors can surf on by and learn a little about who you are,...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Social networking: a link to like minds
- Not all dot-com dreams died when the Internet stock bubble burst.Amazon.com, the king of the dot-com era, is keeping some of them alive in 2005 inside a small office on Capitol Hill.Light floods into a sparse whitewashed room above a yoga studio, where former Amazon director Josh Petersen and his cohorts sit around a large table plugging away on laptops. This is home to the Robot Co-...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Did you market yourself today?
- "If you build a better mouse trap - the world will beat a path to your door."Do you still believe that?Let's try another one. "Go to school; get a good job; and the company will look after you." The first statement is from Emerson - the second you may have heard from your parents. Both are no longer true. Don't blame your parents or Emerson for their dated wisdom - things change....
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Building business relationships in a roomful of strangers
- You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry conference with you arm outstretched and say: "Hi. My name is?.." And you're off and running.There's an art to successful networking and business development. Rather than just exchange pleasantries you can gather information, gain allies, and explore potential opportunities. Here are ten tips to help you connect with pe...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Power networking: getting your name out there!
- Today's economy presents some very special challenges to people who are unemployed, underemployed, or who are simply trying to give their own business venture a shot in the arm. At times, the job search can seem daunting, if not impossible, as it takes quite a bit of encouragement ? and creativity ? to keep pressing forward. A highly flexible [power] networking plan is important ? one that require...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Discover your own source of business leads
- Generating new business leads is critical in your success, no matter what business you're in. Being aware of certain principals can help you increase your business leads list and generate an explosion of sales.Never overlook the fact that the average person knows about 250 people. That includes you. Those are business leads, for you but each person is also a source of about 250 additonal bu...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The five step formula for getting prospects to call you
- Are you tired of prospecting for new business?Are you sick of networking, begging for referrals, or spending a small fortune on advertisements that produce little results?Wouldn't it be nice if you could just sit down at your desk and have the phone ring knowing that new business is on the other end of the line?Who wouldn't, right...? _________________________________________...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Joining industry specific organizations has many benefits
- Recently, while providing an up-and-coming Virtual Assistant (VA) and small business owner with some start-up information, she asked me a very interesting question, "Why do you and other VA's join organizations?"I guess I take for granted the reasons why I belong to several industry specific organizations. But, to those that are new to any industry, joining an organization made up...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Successfully meeting and greeting - ten strategies for getting off to a good start
- A day in the life of every businessperson is made up of a series of meetings and greetings. Whether you are making the initial contact with a client or a colleague, you want to get off on the right foot. Doing so will make the first encounter and subsequent ones go smoothly and easily. Getting off on the wrong foot can make for a difficult recovery. Save your energy for later and use these simple ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Effective business networking: 5 tips for mastering the art of networking
- The heart of any business is the connection it has with other businesses and individuals that it can call upon to help meet its needs. Networking - any activity designed to create, maintain and utilize interpersonal connections - is an essential business skill. But not all business people take the time to truly master. However, without a solid understanding of how to network effectively and effici...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A vital habit for selling big ticket items
- I hope the title of this article aroused your curiosity! What could this habit be that will help you sell Big Ticket Items?It has nothing to do with copywriting or creating beautiful web pages. But it does have to do with something even more important - building relationships!What is this habit? Well it has many names but the most familiar one is probably is "networking"....
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to generate more business by telling people what you do
- What do you tell people when asked what you do? Many small business owners and independent professionals repeatedly miss great opportunities to generate new business or develop leads by answering the "what do you do?" question with a poorly crafted or completely unplanned answer. If your answer does not regularly start a conversation about your business you need to change your answer....
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make your next networking event a success
- There are people who are natural born networkers - those people that can make conversation in any situation and have no problem walking up to complete strangers. This article is for the rest of us - networking tips that help reduce the stress of attending a networking event and will have you walking away from the event with prospects.Look into and attend local networking events. Of course i...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to be known
- Why business relationships are formed with certain people?If you go to a networking meeting and look around the room, can you tell which individuals you would like to converse with? It is likely you will gravitate towards those that are engaged in conversations and have an enthusiasm about them. If you see people sitting around looking like wall flowers, you will not be as likely to find ou...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to create an interest story for the press
- What makes a good interest story?An interest story is just that, an interest story. It means that you have something interesting to say and therefore have something of interest to be printed. The problem is that everyone else has something of interest to say. You must make your interest story very unique and something that the readers of the media will want to read. Without a twist, you bec...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find participants for a trial run
- Why is a network meeting the best place to get participants for a trial run?We talked about taking a booth at a networking event, or at least sharing a booth. The booth has to be more than informational in order to help you move your product or service. I have been to many networking events and have walked by hundreds of booths trying to figure out if what they offer applies to me as a busi...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to announce a new product
- How can the introduction of new products affect the way I network at meetings?When I have a new product to launch, I make sure that I have a 20 to 30 second pitch ready for the next networking event I attend. I also make sure that I have a supply of product announcements offering a free sample. As I work through the crowd, I make sure that I am talking to a person that could use my product,...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you offer commissions for customer referrals?
- As a small business owner you may find yourself in a situation where you want to partner with another business but they are asking for a commission on your services. You will want to be prepared to handle such a request BEFORE you find yourself in this situation.Whenever someone asks you for a commission in exchange for marketing your product or service, it is basically an affiliate or refe...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 34 power affirmations for networking with the affluent
- Here are 34 affirmations I have created after studying the book "Networking with the Affluent" by Dr. Thomas Stanley. Even though the book is targeted to sales people, I believe that it is to everyone's advantage to network--especially to network with successful people. If enough successful people are favorably impressed with you and choose to help you, you can accomplish almost anything--certainl...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Effective networking
- The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed, and eventually receiving an offer for employment starts with networking. By networking I don't mean sending out hundreds of copies of your résumé unsolicited to H.R. managers throughout the country, but by establishing contacts with people who may be in a position to hire you or refer you to someone who ...