Making connections to start your own business

I recently got asked a really great question on Ask Entrepreneur : Where do I get connected with people who can help me open a business?
Though there is evidence that business is currently on the rise and the economy is moving in a positive direction, the recent downturn in the economy prompted many people who [...]

New Year’s Resolutions and Networking

A friend of mine, TR Garland (pictured with me in the photo), just wrote a great blog entry which contains some very timely information for many people across the globe and I’d like to take the opportunity to share it with you today as a guest blog.  Enjoy …
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A networking trick for the 21st century

Years ago I wrote about a great technique to get people to come to me for their referral needs.  However, I recently saw a modern twist to this great idea that I’d like to share with you today.
Here’s a little background information on the original concept:
Since the late ’80s I’ve been training people to use [...]

The keyword in network is “work”

BNI is not a passive activity. It is not buying a ticket to a stream of vast wealth through referrals – it’s not a get rich quick scheme.
If you want BNI to deliver, you have to work the system.
Nobody can afford to turn up at the meeting each week, deliver a 60 second we’ve thought [...]

Taking charge

The best word-of-mouth programmes I’ve seen happen by design, not by accident or wishful thinking. Unfortunately, many businesspeople view word of mouth somewhat like the weather: “Sure it’s important, but what can I do about it?”
Based on more than two decades of research, observation, and practical experience, I’ve found that in addition to focusing on [...]