While many people know that joining a networking group is a good idea for gaining exposure, sadly not everyone knows how to make the best use of them when attending. This is because there really isn't any training manual when you sign up. This leads many people to just wander around aimlessly or worse, just sit by themselves. This explains why some people seem to get so much … [Read more...] about Networking For Beginners: 15 tips for getting the most out of a networking event
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10 Networking Mistakes (and how to correct them)
One of the fastest ways to drum up business for your cleaning business is through networking (that's why we spend so much time writing about it). Networking gets you in front of more people who either need your service or know someone who does. In other words it creates sales opportunities. However many people make a variety of mistakes during the networking process that … [Read more...] about 10 Networking Mistakes (and how to correct them)
Prepare For The Unexpected (hint, public speaking)
Always be prepared to speak about your business, because you never know when the opportunity may present itself. I recently attended a networking breakfast, and out of the blue the president of the business association asked me to do a 5 minute presentation about my business (the person that was to speak did not show up). Though I was a little nervous I said yes right away. … [Read more...] about Prepare For The Unexpected (hint, public speaking)