I spend most days helping people overcome their fears and concerns with networking.In theory I ought to be able to walk into that room, see the sea of strange faces and have no misgivings or feelings of disquiet. But guess… Read More »I’m vulnerable too.
Either way you are going to meet strangers, you know those funny people your mummy told you not to talk to when you were very young But you’re now grown up. here are some thoughts before you enter the arena… Read More »It’s Christmas time…time for socialising, time for networking
Just think of those 7 open questionsWHO will be going? Who should go with me? Who will the hosts be?WHAT is the event all about? What will the format be?WHEN is the event? Can I go, what are the timings?WHERE… Read More »Plan and prepare for your networking
Yes, there is no business without a customer and all commerce stems from that person. But for a business to thrive and you to have fun in your daily work life the key party are your colleagues. When you are… Read More »The most important person in your business is the customer…not!
The Kintish business has looked like this graph since inception 6 years ago.We have had good years and ‘average years.We have had 2 great years and are at our most successful.WHEN YOU ARE AT YOUR MOST SUCCESSFUL, YOU CAN OFTEN… Read More »How has 2006 been for you?
Gatekeepers, the scourge of the follow up!There are many reasons people don’t follow up opportunities which may arise after attending business events. A regular one is ‘how do I get passed the gatekeeper? Firstly you have to pass the receptionist… Read More »Do you hate gatekeepers?
Take the right approach to networking Networking events allow salespeople to scout for customers, but instead of collecting as many business cards as they can, your salespeople should set a more promising goal: Get to know just three people. Tell… Read More »Jonathan Walsh from Friends Provident said this about Business Cards
It doesn’t matter if you don’t like networking, if not you’re good at it, or if you just don’t do it – this won’t stop you from being successful! However, when you are a confident, enthusiastic and effective networker, I… Read More »Networking and success
My granddaughter…happy 10 months old exactly
My son-in-law has just been promoted to manager. As an interferring father-in-law this is an email I have just sent to him Fantastic news. Well done.Here is one or two tips to consider as a manager.1 These people can and… Read More »Kintish interferring
