Networking
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How to: Get Found Online When You Have a Common Name
When you have a common name, it can be hard to ensure that you are found online and that people can easily identify you as the person that they are looking for. So…
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Conversation Starters: Icebreakers
What is an icebreaker? An icebreaker is a type of activity or conversation starter that is used to help people get to know each other and build rapport in a group setting. Why…
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Your Networking Circle: Mentees
A useful exercise that everyone should carry out on an annual basis is an analysis of their network, by identifying the circle of contacts around them. To do this we use our Networking…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #3: ‘I’m shy and never know what to say’
Start by using Conversation Starters. A conversation starter is a question or comment that is used to initiate a conversation with someone. Conversation starters can be useful in a variety of settings, including…
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Your Networking Circle: Clients & Prospective Clients
A useful exercise that everyone should carry out on an annual basis is an analysis of their network, by identifying the circle of contacts around them. To do this we use our Networking…
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Review your Strategy: When should you be concerned about your business development activities?
There are a few signs that you should be concerned about your business development activities and might need to change things up. Lack of progress: If you are not seeing any progress in…
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Don’t let a big deal/project/assignment take up all your time (still make time for networking and business development)
There is a reason why your pipeline of new business is called a ‘pipeline’. New business rarely turns up out of the blue or converted immediately. The reality is that if you stop…
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Use Networking to Improve Customer Experience
Networking can be a powerful tool for improving customer experience in a number of ways. Here are a few examples of how networking can help you improve customer experience: 01. Identify customer needs…
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Your Networking Circle: Multipliers
A useful exercise that everyone should carry out on an annual basis is an analysis of their network, by identifying the circle of contacts around them. To do this we use our Networking…
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How to: Introduce Yourself at a Networking Event (and make sure people remember you).
Networking events are great for making connections and expanding your list of contacts. Both your personal and business brand can benefit from these outings by planting the seeds for meaningful professional relationships. Introducing…
