Posts Tagged ‘Networking’

Small bank approval rate has jumped 5 points, big bank rate 2 points   Since the near-collapse of the world economy four years ago, tight credit markets have stunted small business growth by shutting entrepreneurs off from startup capital. But they’re beginning to loosen. The Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index, a monthly analysis of 1,000 [...]

Have you noticed? When someone gets a job, many times they abandon their Linkedin profile. On occasion, I help people with their resumes, and every time I ask for a current resume to see what I have to work with, it’s never updated after they got their last job. It’s like they dropped off the [...]

Does the thought of meeting new people induce panic attacks? Would you rather endure a TSA pat-down than give a talk in front of your peers? The fear of public speaking, or glossophobia, afflicts about 95% of all speakers to some degree. Extreme forms of this phobia can result in nausea, shakiness, or profuse sweating. [...]

As a small business owner you already understand and value networking. So I do not have to remind you the importance of networking to meet potential customers or new business opportunities. Nonetheless, have you ever found yourself speaking to someone for a length of time at an event and thinking you have a great lead [...]

Small business owners may not have all the policies in place so here are some helpful tips for entrepreneurs. You’ve got the funding, the building, the internet access – almost ready to open your business. One thing missing? Employees. Tread carefully because there are many places you can misstep. Here is a basic guide to [...]

Marketing has always been building trust with your customers and knowing what they need and want.  The more ways you can get in front of and get to know your customer the better. Networking is an integral part of business that allows people to know who you are and what you do.   Attend as many [...]

Now you know that businesses grow through relationships and contacts: It’s not what you know, but who you know.  Positive recommendations and referrals are gold to your business – treat them well and reap the rewards. This is the last post in a series on networking that will set you on the road to networking [...]

This is the second post in a series on networking that will set you on the road to networking success. Here is a rundown of some tools you can use for effective networking. Choose based on your goals – which of this will be the best option for you? Business cards are a great way [...]

Businesses grow through relationships and contacts. That’s why if you haven’t been networking, you may be working hard, but not smart. Advertising, cold-calling, and direct mail are ways to grow your business but the old saying is true: It’s not what you know, but who you know. This is the first post in a series [...]

Many people can attest that networking is a contributor to the success of a business professional’s endeavors. And, with the current economic challenges, professionals are taking advantage of this low-cost way to build new relationships that can lead to business opportunities.  Business networking is a form of marketing, even though it can be fun and [...]