1. Walk in and get a drink – 30 secs 2. Look for someone – 15 secs 3. Approach – 10 secs 4. Ask permission – 5 secs 5. Introduce – 5 secs 6. Opening comment – 20 secs 7.… Read More »15 Minutes & 10 Seconds To Great Business Opportunities
These are not my words…I read an article in a Sunday paper supplement. It read “business is about profit – sustainable growth and innovation”. I co-run the Working Mothers in Business Group and from my experience of running this Group and… Read More »“New Mums should return to work in 3 weeks!”
You have met Priscilla, the prospect at a networking event and you have agreed you are going to call her the following Wednesday afternoon. The following Wednesday afternoon comes, you look on your to do list and, dare I suggest… Read More »The 5 Key Reasons Why You Should Make That Follow-Up Call…
Going to an event, entering that room of dark suited circles of strangers unnerves you. This is a statement. I know because thousands of delegates and audience members tell me so. In fact, I promise you over 98% are somewhere… Read More »Breaking the Ice and moving on
35. Have personal business cards if you are seeking a new job or career. Don’t use old cards. 36. Wear your badge on your right. As you shake hands, the other person’s eyes will naturally follow down the line of… Read More »Working The Room – 45 Golden Rules…Rules 35 To 45
24. Repeat the name after the introductions and try to picture something associated with their name to help you remember it. 25. Introduce yourself slowly and clearly ensuring that the person has every chance of hearing your name. They will… Read More »Working The Room – 45 Golden Rules…Rules 24 To 34
13. Remember constantly “givers gain”. The more you give the more you will get back in return. Create an “abundance” reputation rather than a “scarcity” reputation. 14. Be first to offer your hand and shake hands firmly. A limp handshake… Read More »Working The Room – 45 Golden Rules…rules 13 to 23
When you work the room, there are 45 golden rules you must abide by: 1. Look at the people and visualise growing business 2. Get there early if you are a guest as you will feel more comfortable when there… Read More »Working the Room – 45 Golden Rules
This hackneyed phrase cannot be more apt when building new business relationships. Firstly I have asked a number of human resource managers what is the average time it takes interviewers to make their decision when assessing the interviewee. The answer,… Read More »You Don’t Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression
The longer I live the more I realise the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances. It’s more important than failures… Read More »An attitude problem
