Networking Nugget

What Do You Do — Your 20-Second Infomercial The most commonly asked question at networking events is, “What do you do?” How you respond can be the beginning of a great business relationship. You must be prepared to answer this question in a clear, … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 87

Develop Advocates Who is your advocate? Your clients can be. In business, strategic networking is a necessary and critical skill for finding and developing new clients and retaining those you have. It's also an opportunity to create advocates for … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 86

A Simple Note Goes a Long Way After any meeting, it is important to connect with your new contacts and follow-up, as you would with your friends or acquaintances to continually nurture the relationship. Because timing is of the essence, be sure to … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 85

How to Exit with Grace Networking events are full of professionals to whom you can be of service to or who can help you. In these situations, be sure to consider other people’s time, as they may also have others to meet during an event. Set your own … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 84

The Ten Rules of Business Etiquette Here are my rules of business etiquette that I have researched that will make networking at events and meetings an experience that you will look forward to: It’s better to arrive early than late. An early … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 83

Developing Your 20-Second Infomercial In a previous Networking Nugget we discussed PBS, or Personal Brand Statement, and why it is important when you meet new people, to let them know quickly and clearly who you are and what you are. You need to do … [Read more...] about Networking Nugget 82