While social media can have a positive impact on business, it is very important for us to use social media wisely so that we are not actually chasing business away:
Here's an excerpt: Social Media to me and my business is an integral part of building SOCIAL EQUITY ….It allows me to become part of a community … to contribute to the community … Giving back to others allows me to experience sheer joy and a feeling of satisfaction and gratitude that comes from knowing I make a DIFFERENCE in other people's lives… Talk about a heaping helping of SOUL FOOD…. Truthfully….this wasn't always the case with my Social Networking efforts…. I had always heard "The Money Is In Your List"….(Read full article)
Showing posts with label business networking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label business networking. Show all posts
Skipping lunch can be hazardous to your business
This is a great article from AJCjobs.com
With the struggling economy and lean corporate budgets, company leaders may be tempted to pull the plug on business lunches.
"That would be a big mistake," warns Robin Jay, a Las Vegas sales expert and motivational speaker, who wrote "The Art of the Business Lunch: Building Relationships Between 12 and 2," based on her previous experiences in media advertising sales. "I've probably hosted about 4,000 client lunches now, and it caused my sales to increase by more than 2,000 percent."
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With the struggling economy and lean corporate budgets, company leaders may be tempted to pull the plug on business lunches.
"That would be a big mistake," warns Robin Jay, a Las Vegas sales expert and motivational speaker, who wrote "The Art of the Business Lunch: Building Relationships Between 12 and 2," based on her previous experiences in media advertising sales. "I've probably hosted about 4,000 client lunches now, and it caused my sales to increase by more than 2,000 percent."
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This is an example of how Network Referrals Work
An interesting thing happened today on our Yahoo group. Maybe it is because Referral Networks was our topic of the day yesterday, maybe because one of our members did an excellent job.
One of our members is a hairdresser and the group has been buzzing about her. The women love her, and she does a fabulous job for a great price. Because everyone in our group who has used her is writing recommendations and reviews, the next time someone asks me about a hairdresser I will know exactly who to recommend. If she doesn't provide the services they need we still have another hairstylist in our group.
This is an example of how Network Referrals Work. This is however, the second step when using a network group. The first step is to reference the member list to see who provides good and services that you may need.
One of our members is a hairdresser and the group has been buzzing about her. The women love her, and she does a fabulous job for a great price. Because everyone in our group who has used her is writing recommendations and reviews, the next time someone asks me about a hairdresser I will know exactly who to recommend. If she doesn't provide the services they need we still have another hairstylist in our group.
This is an example of how Network Referrals Work. This is however, the second step when using a network group. The first step is to reference the member list to see who provides good and services that you may need.
Networking and Referrals
The people who responded to my last post on what you want in a networking group said they like referrals. (still open for comments)
I agree.. referral business is a large part of networking. How referral networking works.
Individual business people working separately can bring in a moderate amount of business. Sally may sell Tupperware and does just fine. If you asked Sally if she knew someone that did hair, she might tell you about someone she heard about, but not know their reputation. But, in a networking group that give referrals to group members, Sally would tell her customers about Mary Ann, because she knows of several people who rave about their experience with her, plus she had her hair done too.
This increases Maryann business and Maryann is quick to mention someone in the group too, especially Sally who has already sent business her way.
If you are a member of a network group, I am going to issue a challenge. The Christmas try to purchase 1/2 of your Christmas and Holiday gifts and services from someone in your group. I promise you that not only will you see the businesses of your friends grow, but yours will grow as well.
If you live in Gwinnett and/or belong to our networking group, scroll down to view all of the businesses (in the sidebar) you can buy from this holiday season.
by Andrea Hermitt www.ahermitt.com
I agree.. referral business is a large part of networking. How referral networking works.
Individual business people working separately can bring in a moderate amount of business. Sally may sell Tupperware and does just fine. If you asked Sally if she knew someone that did hair, she might tell you about someone she heard about, but not know their reputation. But, in a networking group that give referrals to group members, Sally would tell her customers about Mary Ann, because she knows of several people who rave about their experience with her, plus she had her hair done too.
This increases Maryann business and Maryann is quick to mention someone in the group too, especially Sally who has already sent business her way.
If you are a member of a network group, I am going to issue a challenge. The Christmas try to purchase 1/2 of your Christmas and Holiday gifts and services from someone in your group. I promise you that not only will you see the businesses of your friends grow, but yours will grow as well.
If you live in Gwinnett and/or belong to our networking group, scroll down to view all of the businesses (in the sidebar) you can buy from this holiday season.
by Andrea Hermitt www.ahermitt.com
Let's Talk about networking
Only, I'm not going to do any of the talking. I just want to ask some questions... Please leave a comment with your answers. Thank You
Are you a woman business owner?
What is your business?
Do You network?
What do you want in a networking group?
What excites you the most about business networking?
Are you a woman business owner?
What is your business?
Do You network?
What do you want in a networking group?
What excites you the most about business networking?
When I first started networking...
I was a jerk.
Mainly this was because I didn't really know what networking was.
Step into my time machine and check out how I was a jerk.
I was invited to an online 'virtual' networking event that was being done by an online group as a membership drive. The idea was to use the Yahoo Group to let people come in and post their ads and talk to each other over a 24 hour period.
I just didn't get the idea yet that networking is about giving, not just getting.
During the event, I tried to get into the group about every half hour to an hour, and I'd just blast my ad. To me, it was all about free advertising, and getting my business in their face.
Looking back, I know I had to be totally obnoxious, yet the ladies in the networking group were nice and gave me some kind comments on my art.
Now I know that the most successful networkers help other people. Now I know the idea is to help other people be successful. We all know that when someone has helped us, we always remember them! That's the key to business networking. Really the key to all business. If you help other people get what they want, you will get what you want. Now I try to be a giver, not a taker.
I'm not ashamed of how I behaved, because I didn't have any ill intentions,
I just didn't know any better. It was a learning experience.
Mainly this was because I didn't really know what networking was.
Step into my time machine and check out how I was a jerk.
I was invited to an online 'virtual' networking event that was being done by an online group as a membership drive. The idea was to use the Yahoo Group to let people come in and post their ads and talk to each other over a 24 hour period.
I just didn't get the idea yet that networking is about giving, not just getting.
During the event, I tried to get into the group about every half hour to an hour, and I'd just blast my ad. To me, it was all about free advertising, and getting my business in their face.
Looking back, I know I had to be totally obnoxious, yet the ladies in the networking group were nice and gave me some kind comments on my art.
Now I know that the most successful networkers help other people. Now I know the idea is to help other people be successful. We all know that when someone has helped us, we always remember them! That's the key to business networking. Really the key to all business. If you help other people get what they want, you will get what you want. Now I try to be a giver, not a taker.
I'm not ashamed of how I behaved, because I didn't have any ill intentions,
I just didn't know any better. It was a learning experience.
Business-After-Hours Extravaganza Networking Event
The Snellville Downtown Development Authority, the Snellville Commerce Club, and the Greater Grayson Chamber of Commerce will present their Business-After-Hours Extravaganza on Thursday October 25, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Summit Chase Country Club, located at 3197 Classic Drive, Snellville GA 30078. Summit Chase Country Club's phone number is 770-979-9000.
This will be a complimentary networking event.
No RSVP is required.
You are invited to bring a guest or even two guests!
There will be business exhibits, door prizes, and more.
Thanks to Impact Media & Pulications/Tri-City Times & Scene Around for this information.
This will be a complimentary networking event.
No RSVP is required.
You are invited to bring a guest or even two guests!
There will be business exhibits, door prizes, and more.
Thanks to Impact Media & Pulications/Tri-City Times & Scene Around for this information.
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