#Business Networking
Promote your business all year long: Leveraging events, networks, sponsorships and more
Promoting your business is a full-time job. There’s traditional and digital marketing to consider, public relations and any number of other things that help your business grow. But there’s also some unconventional ways to help you promote your business around the clock. If you’re looking for ways to to promote your business all year long […]
Mastering the wine list at a business dinner
A look at the five keys to building social currency when you’re trying to land an important deal.
Networking fundamentals to boost your bottom line
Effective networking involves more than just reaching out to people and showing your face at events. Here are four key ways to use networking as an effective growth strategy for your business.
4 ways introverted young treps can win in an extroverted world
It’s not easy for introverted young treps to put themselves out there, but these tips can help you master the networking scene.
7 key habits of super networkers
Networking requires focus and follow-up to develop and nurture valuable business relationships.
8 ways to make your business cards stand out
We might be living in a digital world, but paper business cards remain a vital part of networking, here’s how to make yours memorable.
Why finding time to network is a must
We all know why we should network, so why don’t we do it more? Mentally, networking feels like it takes a huge chunk out of our already time-poor weeks, but as one time management expert explains, this need not be the case.
Richard Branson on how to network
The celebrated entrepreneur shares advice on making connections.
5 ways to improve your support network
It’s very easy to forget that you can’t do it all as a business owner, and this stubborn mentality could do you more harm than good in the long-term. If your support network could do with a bit of an upgrade, consider these 5 simple ideas.
10 habits of remarkably charismatic people
Charisma isn’t something you have. It’s something you earn. Here’s how.
Too shy? Three tricks for overcoming social anxiety
If you think you’d be a better entrepreneur if you were less shy, try these simple methods from the pros. (Hey, it worked for Will Ferrell!)
New LinkedIn iPad app makes networking easier
With networking key to success in the current business environment, the newly launched LinkedIn iPad app aims to help users make the most of its services.
Using events to build your business profile: Four ways
We all know that industry events are a great way to build your brand. But with so many ways you can incorporate events into your PR and marketing strategy, it’s a good idea to get a little creative in the way you approach them.
The link between networking and great leadership
Being a good leader requires you to be great at selling yourself and your business, but for many networking is an incredibly daunting exercise. Here’s some easy ways you can overcome your fears and become a master networker.
Seven easy ways to leverage LinkedIn
Networking and growing business contacts is vital to small business success, but traditional networking can be time-consuming and costly, making LinkedIn an ideal alternative for SMB owners. Here are some tips from LinkedIn for making its professional network work for you.
Confidence, key to networking and events success
Does the thought of networking make you a little anxious? You’re not alone. Lady Danielle Di Masi blogs about walking into a business networking event with confidence. “If you have to fake it till you make I say go for it and never let something like the unknown or nerves get in the way of getting what you deserve.”
Networking for women – what’s the point?
Catriona Pollard blogs about the benefits of women’s networking groups. “Business networking is the single most effective way to not only meet new contacts that share your vision and mission but it is also an excellent method for meeting people that can assist in new business development.”
3 reasons to pay attention to MeetUp
Cenk Baban blogs about using MeetUp to connect with like-minded business owners in your area. “If you’ve ever tried to organise an event, meet like-minded people, or tried to be part of a local group with similar interests, you may have come to realise the current social networks are not that efficient.”
Networking: not just about getting business
Leading networking experts say business owners need to understand that networking isn’t just about getting leads for your business, urging they shift their attitude towards this important business tool.
Use LinkedIn to maximise benefits for your business
Anna Cairo looks at the benefits of using LinkedIn for your business. “Although LinkedIn is the most commonly used business networking site, it appears to be an underrated social media platform and consequently is under utilised.”
Networking is king
Julian Smith blogs about the importance of face-to-face networking in the business world. “Glancing around the convention… it reminded me of the one downside of the rise of the online revolution. The loss of face-to-face interaction. We’re getting better at tweeting and worse at networking.”
LinkedIn delivers faster, simpler mobile experience
LinkedIn has unveiled the next generation of its mobile experience, improving its iPhone and Android applications and delivering a new HTML5 experience for users viewing their account in a mobile web browser.
LinkedIn becomes newest Flux Capacitor
Jennifer Bishop blogs about new LinkedIn features, which make it akin to the Flux Capacitator. “Forget the static CV. LinkedIn have just removed the need for the static 1.0 CV/resume and propelled you all into an interactive 3.0 web world of LinkedIn.”
LinkedIn betters recruitment process for employers and jobseekers
A new plugin is allowing jobseekers to easily submit their LinkedIn profile for job opportunities on an employers website, as the business networking site attempts to better its ability to connect talent with opportunity.