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Networking

Online profiles can make or break your social networking success

You wouldn't miss an opportunity to give a business card to someone at an offline networking event - so why join an online social networking site and neglect your profile? Bonnie Jo Davis has some excellent tips on making the most of yours
June 30th, 2010 by Bonnie Davis
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Why social marketing your way won't build your business

Almost every business these days, it seems, has adopted a social marketing strategy. Joanne Black says most are wasting their time - and she shares what you need to do to make social marketing really work for you
May 26th, 2010 by Joanne Black

Should you fake it till you make it?

It's a line often trotted out to business newbees, but are these words of wisdom? Hannah Samuel thinks not - or at least, not always
May 12th, 2010 by Hannah Samuel

Are you nurturing recommendations?

We all know how valuable good referrals are for our business - and Hannah Samuel points out the things you can be doing to encourage clients to recommend you to others
March 19th, 2010 by Hannah Samuel

Joint ventures can give your business a boost

Working with other businesses can give you a strategic advantage. Joint venture broker Brent Frewen explains how leveraging your network can be of benefit
March 17th, 2010 by Brent Frewen

An acid test of reputation

The success of your business rests on your reputation and Hannah Samuel tells you how to test what others really think of you
March 1st, 2010 by Hannah Samuel

Would you fish where there are no fish to catch?

There is little point in networking if you don’t know exactly who your target audience at that particular networking event might be. Bill James explains how to fish for business in the right places
April 6th, 2009 by Bill James

Four tips to get introverts networking successfully

Shy people, says Graham Southwell, often make better networkers than so called “people persons”
July 13th, 2007 by Graham Southwell

Tips on keeping your cool at business functions

Business events might be great for networking, but not if you have spilt food all down your front! Business etiquette expert, Lydia Ramsey, shares tips for managing messy food at business functions
October 11th, 2006 by Lydia Ramsey

A guide to making the most of networking events

If you shrink away from business related social events, Debra Fine has plenty of hints to help you hone your small-talk skills. And it should help your business too
May 12th, 2006 by Debra Fine

Network your way to success with your business card

If you want the most effective networking and marketing tool you can find, Helen Down says it comes down to just one little rectangular piece of cardboard & your business card
March 17th, 2006 by Helen Down

Network only where you need to

It pays to research and deliberately choose the best places to network because well planned networking opportunities are a very cost effective way to market and grow your business
January 16th, 2006 by Helen Down

Networking - the five traits of great networkers

Helen Down has identified five common traits of exceptional networkers that you can put to use to grow your business
November 11th, 2005 by Helen Down

The truth about networking

Great networking is a very cost, time and energy efficient marketing activity for any business. Helen Down shows you how to start
October 21st, 2005 by Helen Down

Stand out in business the write way

In this era of hi-tech, high speed communication, a handwritten note can cut through the techno-clutter to make a real impression. Lynda Ramsey gives you some pointers on how to turn a personal touch to professional advantage
May 19th, 2005 by Lydia Ramsey

Sealing the deal over the business meal

There's more to entertaining for business purposes than meets the eye. Here are some tips from Lydia Ramsey to make sure you get the most return on your hospitality
May 4th, 2005 by Lydia Ramsey

For the networker, attitude is everything

John Shattock explains the huge difference between REALLY making networking work for you, and being a pain in the neck with your self-promotion. And there's a practical follow-up to help you hone your own skills
January 17th, 2005 by John Shattock

Client ahoy!

What are you doing to make sure you are seen by - and remain in full view of - potential clients? Stuart Ayling has some suggestions to help keep your home business top-of-mind
July 4th, 2003 by Stuart Ayling

The marketing magic of business cards

Your business card could well be your cheapest form of marketing. Is yours as effective as it could be? Read on to find out if you're making the most of this strategic little weapon ... or if you are losing some wonderful opportunities
April 30th, 2003 by Maria Carlton

Does networking make you nervous?

Confronting a room full of strangers can be nerve-wracking. Nicole Attias has some timely tips to help you make the most of pre-Christmas functions and other networking events
November 13th, 2002 by Nicole Attias