Last week we looked at How to Manage Rejection. This week we look at how to you ensure you aren’t the pest but always follow up. Simple 2 guidelines: Always ask permission to follow up. If they show interest or even say ‘not at the moment’ say “Do you mind if I call you next week/ next month/ after the holiday/ in the autumn to explore ideas/ meet/ talk it through …Read More
“I like it when they say NO” Part 1 – How to Manage Rejection
How to Manage Rejection If you are directly or indirectly involved in business development it is generally accepted the biggest barrier to being enthusiast about it is the fear of rejection. We don’t like hearing no which means we often don’t follow up opportunities as much as or persistently as we should. If you have met someone at a business event or anywhere in fact, and spotted a potential opportunity …Read More
Happy New Year – Talk more AND Type less
As we move into 2015 there seems to be a more confident feeling around business so potentially lots more opportunities. Unless you’re BMW, Coca-Cola or DFS we haven’t got massive budgets to promote ourselves so the best way surely is word-of moth networking. However it seems to be the norm to do business development through using one’s fingers rather than the voice. Maybe it’s time for us all to go …Read More
Become a Confident and Effective Networker in 2015
With 2015 fast approaching, take some time to think about developing your networking skills in the New Year! We have numerous dates throughout the year in both London & Manchester. Come & join us: https://www.kintish.co.uk/public-seminars/
Fear is temporary; regret is permanent – 10 possible networking regrets. (part 10)
It is said when we indulge in quiet reflection we more often regret actions we haven’t taken opposed to things we have done. When it comes to networking there are certain moments when perhaps you and I should have taken that extra step but didn’t. Here are some thoughts to ensure the next time you pull out …you don’t! Bear this in mind the next time you don’t Approach someone …Read More
Fear is temporary; regret is permanent – 10 possible networking regrets. (part 9)
It is said when we indulge in quiet reflection we more often regret actions we haven’t taken opposed to things we have done. When it comes to networking there are certain moments when perhaps you and I should have taken that extra step but didn’t. Here are some thoughts to ensure the next time you pull out …you don’t! Bear this in mind the next time you don’t Approach someone …Read More
Fear is temporary; regret is permanent – 10 possible networking regrets. (part 8)
It is said when we indulge in quiet reflection we more often regret actions we haven’t taken opposed to things we have done. When it comes to networking there are certain moments when perhaps you and I should have taken that extra step but didn’t. Here are some thoughts to ensure the next time you pull out …you don’t! Bear this in mind the next time you don’t Approach someone …Read More
Fear is temporary; regret is permanent – 10 possible networking regrets. (part 7)
It is said when we indulge in quiet reflection we more often regret actions we haven’t taken opposed to things we have done. When it comes to networking there are certain moments when perhaps you and I should have taken that extra step but didn’t. Here are some thoughts to ensure the next time you pull out …you don’t! Bear this in mind the next time you don’t Approach someone …Read More
Fear is temporary; regret is permanent – 10 possible networking regrets. (part 6)
It is said when we indulge in quiet reflection we more often regret actions we haven’t taken opposed to things we have done. When it comes to networking there are certain moments when perhaps you and I should have taken that extra step but didn’t. Here are some thoughts to ensure the next time you pull out …you don’t! Bear this in mind the next time you don’t Approach someone …Read More
Fear is temporary; regret is permanent – 10 possible networking regrets. (part 5)
It is said when we indulge in quiet reflection we more often regret actions we haven’t taken opposed to things we have done. When it comes to networking there are certain moments when perhaps you and I should have taken that extra step but didn’t. Here are some thoughts to ensure the next time you pull out …you don’t! Bear this in mind the next time you don’t Approach someone …Read More