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Networking Success Secret: Flawless Follow-Up!
Do the following scenarios sound familiar?
• You meet someone at a networking event who may be a potential client or good referral partner. You exchange cards and eventually head home. Two weeks later you discover his business card in a pile on your desk and wonder if it’s too late to contact him.
• You have - Continue Reading
Kids back in school? Great time to refocus on your biz!
Summer is over…. at least for the kids in Palm Beach Country Florida! As I sat at my desk this morning, I couldn’t help but notice all the grade school children going by on their way to school.
I also thought I heard a huge sigh of relief from all the neighborhood parents.
Did you hear it - Continue Reading
Social Media Marketing – Is it right for your business?
Currently there is a great deal of hype about social media. Everywhere you turn, you hear about social media tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. On a recent television newscast, I learned about the “Twitter Effect” and its impact on movie box office sales. I have also heard about people not being hired - Continue Reading
Tips for Networking Success!
Over the last year, I noticed a dramatic increase in the number of networking groups and events, as well as an increase in the number of people using networking as a way to grow their businesses. During networking events, I observed people who were not prepared, not using their time effectively, and even coming and - Continue Reading
So You’ve Failed… Now What?
As a business owner one thing is certain, you eventually will experience failure. You may call it “a challenge,” “an opportunity” or “one step closer to success,” but deep down inside you know what it really is and how it makes you feel. It’s failure and it feels lousy. – Continue Reading
Plan for your Summer of Success!
Summer marks the midpoint in the year and is a great time to dust off your business goals, evaluate your performance and to determine what action you want to take going forward. If creating an action plan for the remainder of the year seems overwhelming or draining, consider developing a plan just for your Summer of Success! Here are 5 steps to help you get started:
Step 1: Evaluate where you are
Look at your year-to-date performance and compare it to your original plan. What is going well? Where are you falling short? Gain a solid understanding of your current position and how it may impact your ability to achieve your year-end goals. Don’t have year-end goals? Don’t worry. You can still benefit from putting a plan together now.