Every Event Is A Networking Event

My husband and I have this running joke. I always carry my business cards with me in my purse. He says that I'm ready to do business at any time, even at the grocery store. I laugh at him but we both know it's the truth. I'm always prepared. To me, anywhere I go, any...

Are You “Comfortably” Networking?

At a networking event, there are times when you know no one at the event. You begin to panic and find someone you know. This is ok, it allows you to observe others at the event and possibly find someone to talk to. Try not to get too comfortable in your circle of...

Yes, You NEED to Network!

Is this you? Stuck in your office with contracts? Most business owners and professionals don't take the time to get out and network. What they don't realize is that networking is essential for every business, no matter your industry. It can lead to an increase in...

Top Posts of 2010

Here are some of my favorite posts from this year. Hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did writing them! Business Development Where Do I Network? 3 More Ways to Get More Business at Networking Events Business Networking No-No's Follow Up! Marketing Visibility is...

3 Tips on How To Break the Ice

It's happened to you at least once in your business lifetime. You're at the company picnic, at a networking event, or at your industry's national convention surrounded by people you don't know. All around you there are streams of conversation that sound inviting. Yet,...