Here’s a little tale about why you’re always networking, even when you’re just grabbing a plate of free food.
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Self Employment & Productivity
Reflections, tools, and truths for the self-employed life—because doing it solo doesn’t mean doing it alone.
Recharge Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Importance of Downtime for Solopreneurs
Downtime for solopreneurs and small business owners is essential for boosting productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Learn why taking breaks, whether through vacations or sabbaticals, is key to preventing burnout and ensuring long-term business success.
3 AI tools I use that aren’t ChatGPT
Cuts through the AI hype, with practical insights for service-based SMEs. From automating customer relationship management to refining your professional writing and optimizing your calendar, these AI tools streamline your tasks and enhance productivity.
From Unknown to Unforgettable: Creating a Strong Brand for Your Startup
Creating a brand from scratch can seem daunting, but by following these steps, you can establish a powerful and effective brand that sets your startup apart from the competition.
Stand Out from the Crowd: Why a Brand Advisor is Essential for Your Personal Brand
In this article, we explore seven reasons why you need a brand advisor for your personal brand. Learn how a brand advisor can help you define your brand, create a strategy, develop your voice, establish authority, increase visibility, maintain consistency, and save time and energy.
The Power of Monthly Resolutions: How to Achieve Your Goals in Smaller Steps
Setting monthly resolutions can be a powerful tool to help you stay motivated, focused, and on track to accomplish your annual goals.
Discovering What Consumers Expect In A Brand
Want to know what makes a great brand? We surveyed friends and colleagues to learn what consumers value in a brand. From consistency to originality, see what it takes to create a brand that stands out and resonates with your audience.
Six Steps To Get More Referrals From Your Network
Referrals don’t happen by chance. They come from trust, clarity, and consistency. Build credibility, clearly define your ideal client, show your network how to spot opportunities, and make it easy to refer you. Give referrals first, and always show appreciation. Over time, your network becomes an active source of growth.
How to Evaluate Your Business Contact Network
One of the most valuable and often ignored assets any business professional has is their network of personal contacts. If you keep an organized list of contacts, you’ll be able to effectively and efficiently build and deepen your relationships, ask for referrals, or simply keep in touch.
Never Forget to Follow-up Ever Again.
A timely follow-up can mean the difference between closing a sale and hearing that they hired someone else before you got around to it. Use this hack to never forget to follow-up ever again.
Present Like a Pro
Are you stressed about your next networking presentation?...
How To Use Social Networks to…Network
If you’re like me, you have changed your approach to networking over the last seven months. As we have learned in our chapter, we can all find new clients by watching out for each other on Facebook. But Social networks are multifaceted tools being used to create awareness, promote, and build relationships!