10 Tips on How to be a GREAT Host at Your Networking Event

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Apr 6 2
Networking Should Never Be Dull

Networking Should Never Be Dull You've heard the saying, "People buy from people they know, like and trust." Nothing builds trust in a relationship faster than a face-to-face interaction. As powerful as online networking is, there is nothing more magical than connecting with another human being in person.  So, here are 10 TIPS on how to be a dynamic host at your very own networking event: 1. Have a designated greeter at the entrance. It's just plain good manners to welcome people at your event. 2. Use name tags. If it is an event where most people have only met online or don't know « Continue »

My Experience at SXSW as a First-Timer

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Mar 29 6
We waited 4 hours for the Austin Police. They never showed.

SXSW Networking Rocks As I mentioned in my last post, I am a self-described Technophobe-turned-Technolovah. It's the social media stuff that I really love. My business partner is the real Techie, (not to take anything away from us power-users.) I am just coming off the high from all the incredible people I met at South by Southwest a few weeks ago!  I can't remember the last time I got so jazzed about attending a business related conference. While the lectures and panels were organized and structured, it was the impromptu networking where I found the most value. It felt like all the top « Continue »

What Businesses Can Learn From Avatar

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Mar 8 0
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I SEE YOU There's no doubt that the movie Avatar has captured the imagination of millions. So what does a Hollywood film have to do with business owners? Three words: I SEE YOU. In the movie, Neytiri of Pandora looks straight into Sully's eyes and says to him, "I see you." Three simple words, yet such profound meaning. Now think about that for a moment. Imagine taking the time to say that to our customers, our vendors, our employees, our subscribers, and our partners.  My observations and life experiences lead me to believe that people have a desire to be acknowledged and treated with « Continue »

Over-delivering is so Under-rated

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Jan 22 4
French Flag Corks

Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting A little over two years ago, I organized a charity fundraiser in my community for children in the foster care system. It was a gourmet food and wine tasting event along with a live and silent auction. The goal was to raise over $100,000.00. Anyone who has ever spearheaded a fundraiser, knows how labor-intensive they are even with hundreds of volunteers. One day, I called on a local French restaurant, Le Bilig and asked the chef if  he would be willing to donate a cooking demonstration class that would be auctioned off during the live auction. He graciously « Continue »

7 Tips to Transition your Business from Offline to Online

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Dec 12 9

As an online business training and software company, we often get a lot of  small business owners who come to us asking to help them grow their business online. So I have put together 7 tips on creating an online presence for entrepreneurs: 1. Have a long term perspective about your brand. Word travels fast on the internet so be intentional about your activities online. Have a long term perspective about your online BRAND. Word travels fast on the internet so be and intentional about your activities online. 2. Do some market research.  Find out where your customers are hanging « Continue »

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