Don’t let rude networkers spoil your evening!
A small percentage of networkers can be quite rude when letting you into the circle of conversation. If you feel unwelcome in one of these situations walk away and don’t let it ruin your evening.
A small percentage of networkers can be quite rude when letting you into the circle of conversation. If you feel unwelcome in one of these situations walk away and don’t let it ruin your evening.
A lot of you know I preach “If you don’t follow up why show up?” having met someone and spotted a business opportunity. Or they have asked for a proposal and don’t get back to you. Familiar? But I… Read More »“If you don’t follow up why show up?”
Business Networking – The Survival Guide. By Will Kintish If you hate networking or think it’s a waste of time but know you just have to do it.. I promise you this book will turn you from a reluctant networker… Read More »Business Networking – The Survival Guide.
The key skill of the effective networker is the ability to ask relevant and intelligent questions. Conversations are made up of 2 areas; the small talk which builds relationships and rapport and discussions about peoples’ business and their careers. But… Read More »Mistakes to avoid when in Conversation
Where the worlds of LinkedIn and face-to-face networking collide! Networking in the traditional sense or on-line is simply building relationships. The courtesies and etiquettes ought to be the same but over the years I see very different behaviours. Would you… Read More »Would you do this when you attend networking events?
So we’ve looked at ‘How to Manage Rejection‘ and the difference of ‘Pest -v-Persistent‘ Now for a story of my own… No in business doesn’t mean no, it generally means ‘not yet’. Early on in my presenting and training career… Read More »“I like it when they say NO” Part 3 – Personal Stories
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… Read More »“I like it when they say NO” Part 2 – Pest -v- Persistent
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… Read More »“I like it when they say NO” Part 1 – How to Manage Rejection
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… Read More »Happy New Year – Talk more AND Type less
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/