Send a Thank-You Card
A simple thank-you card may not sound like going the extra mile. To many people, however, it truly is. The old-fashioned, personalized, handwritten thank-you card has been largely replaced by e-...
International Passion Day
This week celebrates International Passion Day. With that celebration comes the release of the paperback version of The Passion Test written by good friends of mine Chris and Janet Attwood. A...
Become a Networking Catalyst
I'll be the first to admit that I'm no mechanic. In fact, when I was a kid, my father (who can fix just about anything) brought me out to the garage one day and said, "Son, you'd better go to co...
I Refuse to Participate in a Recession (Part 2)
Recessions come and go. Statistically, we have one every six years or so. This recession is a serious one. I get that. I also believe that the people who look for opportunities when times are to...
Networking ROI
Have you ever wondered how effective networking really is for different types of businesses? I have. Consequently, I am assisting a university project that will establish the best approach to ne...
Volunteer and Become Visible
One of the first steps toward networking your business is to become more visible in the community. Remember that people need to know you, like you and trust you in order to refer you. Volunteeri...
Blog Talk Radio–Free Networking Telebridge
Join me on Blog Talk Radio on September 23 at 5 p.m. (Pacific), 8 p.m. (Eastern) for a lively discussion about business networking. I'll be talking about many things, including material from my...
Create Your Networking Future
I had a conversation this week with a florist who was bemoaning the commitment he'd made in becoming a member of a local referral marketing group. He complained that he had never considered hims...
Empty Your Purse Into Your Head
Most entrepreneurs pay lip service to education! OK, maybe not you . . . you're actually taking the time to read an article on business. I'm talking about the average entrepreneur. Ask a numb...
Go the Extra Mile
On a daily basis, I am surrounded by people who know that connecting with others to network their businesses is extremely important. However, I am often surprised at how many people don't put en...