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Author :: Dr. Michael A. S. Guth  |
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| Article Title :: A New LinkedIn Discussion Forum for High Power Dealmakers |
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| For those of you interested in international business transactions or the business networking organization, LinkedIn, a new Yahoo groups discussion forum has been created. Several Yahoo discussion groups already exist on the uses and preferences concerning LinkedIn, such as the Yahoo Group forum called MyLinkedin Power Forum (MLPF), but the messages on that forum were biased. The moderator of MLPF censored opposing points of view. He is the type of person who would criticize a group member’s message, but not let that member respond to his criticism. In many respects, the MLPF and forums like it were just plain boring: a large cacophony of disjointed and disconnected messages on every (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Jack Foley |
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| Article Title :: Sell For Yourself Or Sell For Your Boss? |
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| First of all I would like to start this article by saying no matter what job you are in now, no matter what product you are selling, you will NEVER NEVER get the just reward that you are were entitled too when you made all those sales for your boss. Fact of Life. Your job is to make your boss wealthy, period.When you reach your target, your target will go up, will your salary?, will your commissions? In an ideal world yes, but we don’t live in an ideal world, we live in a world ruled by our peers where the little guy is always at the bottom of the food chain. You get stuck in a rut, traveling salesman selling what you can and as you feel your livelihood depends on it. As time goe (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Russ Kovar |
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| Article Title :: Value-Added Network |
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| A value-added network can be achieved through explicit actions to develop, expand, and promote trusted relationships. One successful example is Thomas Powers, the founder and chairman of ecademy, one of the largest UK-based business networks. His passion and commitment to networking compares to none; he is ranked among the top business networkers in the world. Ecademy’s philosophy is “Winning by Sharing”, a theme of paramount importance. Donna Fisher and Sandy Vilas, of Power Networking, define networking as: “Networking is making links from people we know to people they know, in an organized way, for a specific purpose, while remaining committed to doing our part, expecting n (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Dr. Michael A. S. Guth |
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| Article Title :: Comparison of Linkedin, OpenBC, and Skype |
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| After using the business networking organization Linkedin.com for two weeks, I was invited by a contact on Linkedin to establish a profile and join OpenBC, another networking organization. I spent several hours opening my OpenBC account and creating a
profile, much like the one on LinkedIn. For those of you are
unfamiliar with Open Business Club (OpenBC), it is a Europe-based
professional networking site similar to LinkedIn. I was eager to develop more contacts in Europe, so I went into the registration with optimism and enthusiasm.For the first month, new members are given a premium membership to try out different features of OpenBC. I could not see much benefit from the premi (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Scott Ginsberg |
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| Article Title :: Where Does That Word Come From? |
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| “Instead of a handshake, I gave Toby a high-five to break the ice; and when we sat down on the front porch and started talking off the cuff, it was as if serendipity brought us together.”That sentence contains several words and actions you see and hear every day. But have you ever wondered where some of our most common communication-related terms come from?Handshake
We do it every day – sometimes 20 times a day. But how many of us actually know where the handshake originated? According to author/speaker Melvin Murphy, “The handshake has origins more anthropological than historical. Men used to carry knives, spears and rocks. And when land was scarce, ma (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Leesa Barnes |
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| Article Title :: Networking in the Change Room: 5 Ways to Network Effectively While Getting Undressed |
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| There's a time and place to network with people in order to generate leads, build rapport and form meaningful relationships. The change room at your gym, spa or country club isn't one of them. It's a lousy place to do any networking. Things dangle, imperfections are visible and being naked means that you're vulnerable.If the person is a yapper, you're stuck listening to him since you won't be able to scurry away to your car in your birthday suit. If the person is a looker, you may feel embarrassed asking her to keep her eyes focused on your own.If you bump into someone you've been trying to get in touch with, and he's standing in front of you half-naked, here's some tips to (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Carol Lynn Blood |
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| Article Title :: Good Manners Mean Good Business |
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| Good manners, good networking and good business all have the same thing in common. What they have in common is “you!” You are the secret weapon that everyone is looking for to help promote themselves effortlessly, enhance their communication skills, and more effectively network.Sounds too easy, doesn’t it? It is easy! There is magic that will happen in both your professional and personal lives if you hone these skills. Once these skills are sharpened, you need to use these valuable tools daily.How do you enter a room at a networking event? Do you look for a friend or acquaintance that you already know? Will you rush to the bar or head for the buffet table? Will you ma (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Thomas Murrell |
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| Article Title :: The Festive Season: Your Networking Opportunity |
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| The festive season is a great time to sharpen and hone your networking skills. There is not a better time to start building long-term business relationships. Christmas offers a chance to meet new people in a relaxed a social atmosphere whilst maintaining a professional relationship level.However it is important to uphold your professionalism to make optimum use of the networking opportunities. Ten common mistakes people make when networking over the festive season include;1. Not Planning Prior to the EventWork out what you want to achieve from going to the festive event. Is it just to relax, have fun and unwind after a busy year? Is it to say thank you to your clients (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Julianne Kuhlmann |
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| Article Title :: Flying High, Flying Far |
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| “What me? Sell myself? You have to be joking!”This was the response I received from one of my clients when I suggested that she needed to get out there and promote herself. She had to “network”.The Oxford English Dictionary defines networking as “interacting with others to exchange information and develop useful contacts.”This is how I see it. It’s not about “selling yourself” but about an exchange of information with like-minded people.Say to yourself, “I am going to do research. I am going to discover what other people are doing, how they are doing it, and why.”Don’t regard meeting someone as a confrontation (read full article) |
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| Category :: Networking Articles |
Author :: Kevin Stirtz |
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| Article Title :: Ten Simple Steps to More Customers with Better Networking |
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| Networking is a great way to meet people in a "non-selling" setting. So, don't sell. Meet and greet. Ask people about their businesses. Be friendly and relaxed. Enjoy yourself. Get to know people. Above all, do not sell.If and when someone appears to meet your target criteria, ask for their business card. Then follow up with them later to see if there might be a fit.Here are some ideas to help you get the most from your networking:1. Set a time budget each week or month for your networking. Plan to attend a specific number of meetings or events at which you can network. Make sure your other tasks and responsibilities fit around these meetings. It's best to balance net (read full article) |
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