Networking
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Building Pre-Conference Relationships
If you are attending conferences as part of your networking strategy. You will want to make the most of building your pre-conference relationships so that you can get the most out of your…
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Talk Business to Build your Relationships
A large part of building a relationship with others as part of your wider business development and networking strategy is that you must also talk business. There is sometimes an aversion to talking…
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Quick Tip: Have a Supply of Thank You Cards
Send a thank you card. One of my colleagues got a thank you card in the post this week. She was simply delighted. It reminded me (because I’ve not sent a card in…
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Why You Should Reach Out to Other Women
Women Only Communities and Networking Events can play an important part in helping women find contacts that they need in a friendly and open environment. It is important to remember that it is…
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Quick Tip: It is okay to be imperfect
It is ok to be wrong and imperfect and admit to it. Part of building a strong long term relationship with someone is being authentic and being human. Having a real conversation. Help…
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Be Curious and ask “Why”
There are lots of different questions that you can ask when networking to get the conversation started and to find out more about the people around you or a particular contact. The important…
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Quick Tip: Keep in Contact by Following Up After an Event
After an event, it is important to follow up with the other attendees. Use this quick tip as a reminder to do this. It can be easier to get out of the habit…
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Social Media is changing how we do BD and Networking
Are you engaging with your network on social media? Social media is a great way to build and nurture your network. This can make it easier to “keep in touch” with your contacts…
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Quick Tip: Share Advice
When you are attending an event such as a conference or netwtorking event or participating in an online event, even if you are not a host, speaker or someone of perceived authority, you…
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Catch up coffee? Plan your conversation
A “default” following up strategy after you have initially met a contact or as a check-in is to grab a “catch up coffee”. There is nothing wrong with this and it can give…
