Archive for the 'Social' Category

Article Writing: Can It Help Grow My Forum?

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Question: I’ve got a forum and it’s a ghost town. How can I get people to my forum? - NobodyLovesMe
Dear Nobody Loves Me,
Building a forum into a happenin’ place is a LOT of work. Don’t be discouraged if your efforts aren’t paying off yet. It does take time.
That being said, there are ways to boost […]

Networking Resource - Getting the Most Bang from a Networking Event - Part 2

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Invited guests and their business associates have arrived at the business networking event and are enjoying an evening of meeting and greeting. Below are tips to help you network with your ideal client and become the “go to” resource for attendees.

Decide in advance whom you want to meet. Define your ideal customer or contact. Be […]

Can you increase business without putting more time in?

Friday, February 29th, 2008

As business owners or managers we often find it difficult, even in the best of situations to get out and seek new business. You’ve probably thought that if you could just find a way to squeeze that into your day without spending more time away from your family or working weekends, you’d be all set, […]

How to Find Work in the Medical Spanish Translation Field

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Spanish translators specialize in all sorts of industries where they can find Spanish translation work. One of the major industries that is very attractive to Spanish translators is the medical Spanish translation industry.
Medical translations can take many different forms and there are a lot of areas within the medical Spanish translation industry where translators work. […]

How To Make Your Next Networking Event A Success

Monday, October 29th, 2007

There are people who are natural born networkers - those people that can make conversation in any situation and have no problem walking up to complete strangers. This article is for the rest of us - networking tips that help reduce the stress of attending a networking event and will have you walking away from […]

The 6 Power-Steps To Networking For New Prospects

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

Prospecting is one of the key success factors in sales. If you’re great at closing and presenting, but lousy at finding the right people to sell to, it will hold you back.
Question: If you were going to open a new restaurant in town, what is the one thing you would want most? If you are […]

Are You Really Listening: The Importance of Strong Communication Skills

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Let’s face it, when most people think of IT professionals, the image that comes to mind is the guy or girl with the glasses huddled behind a myriad of computer monitors, incapable of communicating with anyone other than their keyboard
In today’s competitive IT marketplace, this person also is exactly the type that no employer wants […]

Developing a POWERFUL 30-Second Elevator Speech That Could Double Your Business

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

First let me tell you what NOT to do. Don’t talk about you, don’t talk about your products. In as short a statement as possible tell them the measurable results you deliver, and who you deliver them to. Then shut up.
Don’t try to tell them EVERYTHING in one breath. Tell them something that is so […]

Secrets to Successful Networking: Set Your Business on Fire!

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Networking isn’t just for Realtors; it’s a valuable tool for every savvy business leader. Meeting people in a variety of industries can lead to all kinds of alliances. Think about the people you know. How have those relationships enhanced your business?
No matter what kind of business you operate, whether you’re an independent contractor, store owner, […]

10 Second First Impression c2006

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

Excerpted from: Dr. Fanning’s book: “Do What You Love & Get Rich” c 2006
Whether you are currently in a corporate position, entrepreneur or business owner your FIRST introduction can make a lasting impression…or fade you into the woodwork. It’s your choice. Typically you have 10-30 seconds to introduce yourself in a way so […]