Archive for the 'Online Social Resources' Category

Advertising Yourself To Friends?

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Did you know many of your friends do not know exactly what
you do to make your money? It happens more often than
you’d like to think to small businesses.
Since people like to do business with friends, it is important
you help them to know what you do.
Recognize that you need to educate your friends […]

Why Should I Go to a Networking Event or Join a Networking Group?

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Have you been thinking about attending a networking event but keep putting it off because;
a) It’s all just an excuse for those that love to hear themselves talk to get more and more “air” time !
b) I hate making small talk
c) I can’t see how my particular business could benefit it’s
1. Too small
2. Too big
3. […]

Everyone Tells You To Get Referrals - Here’s How To Do It

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Everyone tells you to get referrals, that it’s the easiest way to build your business. But how many investment professionals do you know who get an abundance of referrals? Not too many. And how many producers work hard at it, but end up with little results? They join the board of […]

It Isn’t Just A Matter of Black and White

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

We network, by joining online communities, to promote our services; get advice from others or just plain “chat”, and most of our time is spent sending, and responding to, e-mails. But have you considered that e-mail isn’t just a matter of black and white.
It is very true that the written word can be misconstrued and […]

5 Networking No’s No’s

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Whether you’re in the process of starting a new service business or growing an existing one, networking is a valuable way to get your name known in your community, develop a rich base of contacts, gather valuable resources and meet potential new clients. But oftentimes clients and colleagues will tell me that networking is […]