The headline above is a question that just came in here via email. I thought the answer would make for an interesting post. Why is that you ask! Because the person was asking the “wrong" question! Networking is not about getting something from someone. It's about giving of yourself without any expectations of a return favor. This is probably a BREAKING NEWS to some people. … [Read more...] about What do you “get” from networking?
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Potential Business Is All Around Us
We talk about this topic so much it's like a broken record at times, but “Networking” is very valuable to your business. This weeks networking meeting was held at a restaurant during lunch. There were about 12 of us in attendance. We each get our 30 second commercial to say who we are and what we do. Then we eat lunch and talk to each other about business. Normally we discuss … [Read more...] about Potential Business Is All Around Us
10 Networking Mistakes (and how to correct them)
One of the fastest ways to drum up business for your cleaning business is through networking (that's why we spend so much time writing about it). Networking gets you in front of more people who either need your service or know someone who does. In other words it creates sales opportunities. However many people make a variety of mistakes during the networking process that … [Read more...] about 10 Networking Mistakes (and how to correct them)
Prepare For The Unexpected (hint, public speaking)
Always be prepared to speak about your business, because you never know when the opportunity may present itself. I recently attended a networking breakfast, and out of the blue the president of the business association asked me to do a 5 minute presentation about my business (the person that was to speak did not show up). Though I was a little nervous I said yes right away. … [Read more...] about Prepare For The Unexpected (hint, public speaking)
Networking Update
UPDATED 10/21/2021: I have done my fair share of talking on the topic of networking. In one post I touched on the importance of networking. In another post I discussed how to connect to others while at these networking events. Tom has even discussed the topic before. He talked about the importance of creating your own mini commercial for use at networking :functions. Today … [Read more...] about Networking Update