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Entrepreneurship can be a challenging life. Many entrepreneurs, especially those just starting out, often work alone. While being your own boss is often one of the chief attractions of entrepreneurship, every entrepreneur needs some support to help them on their path to success. Having a support network can not only keep from feeling (and being) […]
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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. With more than 500 million users, and nearly half of them active on a regular basis, there is no better place online (or possibly offline) to connect professionally. LinkedIn is my favorite place to do business and to find great people to work with and learn from. But […]
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Networking is an integral part of the business world. In most industries, it can be an effective way of meeting prospects and getting your name out there. For many people, though, it can also be a frustrating experience, leaving networkers wondering if there isn’t a better way to build their businesses. While there are many […]
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Business networking is a time-honored tradition. It has become such a part of the business world that there are now many ways to network. You can network by attending a Happy Hour or Business After Hours Event. You can take part in educational and informational programs and groups. You can participate in Leads Groups where […]
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Business cards are a staple of the business world these days. Despite protestations to the contrary, business cards are neither obsolete nor going away any time soon. From networking events to business meetings and trainings, we exchange business cards over and over. Even in the age of smartphones and devices, business cards are still the […]
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One of the things I love most about Christmastime is that good things appear in my mailbox. In addition to the usual assortment of bills and ads, I get letters and Christmas cards from friends, family and associates all around the world. I don’t know about you, but there’s something special about getting a care […]
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I’ve been a LinkedIn user for nearly a decade now and have found it one of the best online tools for building my business and making productive business connections. I’m always surprised at those who don’t use LinkedIn and don’t see the value in it. I often hear comments like “It’s only for job hunting,” […]
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Networking is essential for building excellent business connections and relationships these days. There are so many great ways to promote yourself or your business both online and offline. This article will point out a few excellent ways to build connections and strengthen your networking potential by using methods that have worked for many others. Organizations […]
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Gaining (and retaining) clients is the goal of every business. Networking, whether at a formal event like a “Business after Hours,” or at less formal event like informational seminars or trade shows, is a great way to meet new business connections and find potential clients. But networking doesn’t come easy to everyone. Some people seem […]
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Is your business where you want it to be? Could it be better? Here are five things you can begin doing today that will improve your business. Improve your public speaking skills. We’ve all been doing it since we had to give book reports in the third grade, but public speaking still ranks at the […]
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