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Business Networking – Own Your Calendar
Own Your Calendar If you register for a business networking event, or make a commitment to attend any event, that should be your priority for that time frame. The key word here is “commitment.” And you gave your word. I always find it interesting when a registered...
Four Reasons to Join a Networking Group!
The best business networking groups tend to be organizations that require a fairly size-able fee, have a vetting process, and have a structure that connects the right people to the right people. That’s a mouthful! That said, if you don’t participate, follow up, set up...
Location for your Virtual Meeting?
Every now and then, we end up in a location that is far from perfect when taking a phone call or a virtual meeting. From the car, the airport, or from Starbuck’s. Sometimes it’s unavoidable. Other times our location is the result of poor planning, trying to multitask...
Set Your Business Goals and Write Them Down!
‘Tis the season that we are looking at the New Year with business goals in mind. Too soon? Business goals, personal goals, annual, monthly, weekly, daily. All important! Here’s a quick best practice (or jab!) about goal setting. Goals should be written. In a business...
Knock Out Networking at a Holiday Party!
A holiday party! I’ll be at one tonight myself. No two ways about it. Holiday parties are great! Whether it’s your company party, a client’s gathering, association festivities, or celebration with family and friends, it’s a chance to have fun and get into the spirit...
