Real networking isn’t about handing out business cards at a networking event, or seeing how many you can collect before the event is over. Real networking is about relationships that, when cultivated properly, will breed referrals and positive word of mouth about you and your company.
Too often I hear the famous networking complaint: “networking doesn’t […]

Have you ever wondered about how to make connections with the right people in your target market or industry? Or how to find the best networking event or group to suit your business and your personality? Or even how to get the most out of every event you attend?
Well, before I answer the question, let […]

In his book, “Super Prospecting: Special Offers and Quick-start Systems”, Tom “Big Al” Schreiter tells the story of an old lumberjack who observed a young lumberjack laboring to chop down a tree. After watching the youngster work himself to nearly exhaustion without accomplishing much, the old man said, “Looks to me like it’d […]

INTERNET MESSAGE BOARDS – CAN THEY BE TRUSTED?
While posting on a vacation message board for St. John, Virgin Islands yesterday, I was referred to as a “troll” and compared to looters in Louisiana. Being called names in The Virgin Islands, especially from someone from St. John is par for the course. Even when the […]

In today’s competitive climate, the adage, “It’s not what you know but
who you know” couldn’t be truer. It’s the “who you know” that leads to a
new client, funding, great travel accommodations, etc.
There are some that say networking is simply talking to people while
handing out a business card. I’m here to […]

Introduction

In recent years forums has emerged as a great tool for sharing resources, ideas and views worldwide. Even, search engines are now giving more value to forum posts. One can create a forum and can enjoy high traffic on there site. Creating a forum needs nothing but any of the free forum software […]

How can you find out the group loyalty requirements before you venture forth?
Many groups have loyalty requirements in order to make sure that the leads you generate are exclusively for the members of the group. It is important that you make sure you know everything about the group before you join, and loyalty requirements can […]

Copyright 2006 Ike Krieger
Do your employees and staff really know and understand your core marketing message? How effective are they at sharing that message?
If you really want your business to grow… the people in your organization need to be taught the most effective way to network.
You’re pretty good at representing your company. You believe that […]

Your nonverbal communication talks before you do. Only seven percent of interpersonal communication is transmitted verbally—the remaining ninety-three percent speaks for itself.
And, because nonverbal communication is learned and practiced on an unconscious level, you won’t be aware that you silently scream, “Please don’t talk to me!”
When you enter a room full of employees, clients […]