Hi Michelle
Most networks are 'exclusive' that is they recruit one of a profession or trade and 'lock' the door on others from that business type.
There are a couple of monthly networks that laen towards finance and profesionals, but it depends on…
Hi Ralph
It might be worth considering joining something like your local BNI (Business Networking International) chapter or your local chamber of commerce.
You tend to find that it is smaller businesses that are involved with BNI who don't have fl…
Hi Joanne
Mmmm chocolate. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to have your business - I'd be eating all the profits!!
Good luck with it.
Best wishes
Michelle McDines
Hi Daphne
Welcome to the community. I hope you will find it very beneficial in raising your profile and expanding your network.
Best wishes
Michelle McDines
My personal approach to this is to remember that there are usually more millionaires created during periods of recession than during the boom times.
I think it's more important than ever to keep yourself active and keep yourself in front of people.…
I find it can be quite difficult to get a balance
Either you end up all work and no play, or you never quite make it to the office.
When I first started working for myself and chose to work from home, I had friends and relatives calling round for…
Hi Mark
A good reminder.
I also like to think about making the most of the business card by using both sides of the card to get your message across - but a lesson I learned was making sure that there is always a white or pale coloured area on one…
Hi Gail
Yes, do send me a copy of the email and I'll include the information on my site (including a link to any site you have) and also include it in my next mailshot.
I am actually about to embark on a major drive forward as I have been approach…
Hi Mark
I also agree. I've been networking for a long time and I still see so many bad networkers:-
1. The Salesman - they just launch into a sales pitch about their product or service without taking the time to find out anything about you, what y…
I have been using Twitter for the past few months and it has certainly been useful for raising our online profile.
I'm not sure whether it has brought in much more traffic to the site in relation to the amount of time I have spent twittering! I hav…
Hi Helen
Your network sounds terrific. Golf has always been such a part of business entertaining but has traditionally been seen as a male thing. In my years in the corporate world I always felt I missed out on a lot of networking because a) I was…
Hi Gail
As well as being an overseas property consultant, I am also a property investor and run an online community for property investors.
I'd be happy to explore how I might be able to promote your software to my members.
Do get in touch if thi…
Hi Deirdre,
Have you come across The Youth Coaching Academy founded by Harry Singha?
His organisation works closely with schools and other youth organisations to bring the benefits of coaching and to encourage youngsters to become accredited coach…
Have you yet joined in the global phenomenon that is Twitter?
If so, are you finding it useful and how?
Have you had any tangible benefits e.g. new clients, sales? Or is it more about raising your online profile?
You can follow me at michellemcdi…
Online community for property investors, offering a warm and friendly, ethical group of fellow property investors to share ideas, solve problems, joint venture and offer leads and deals
Helen and i from Ladies Golf are trying/doing an event for me down here for all the secretaries in my club, there are about 7000 now.
Are you a golfer?