10 Things Not to Do at a Business Networking Event
It all sounds so easy. You join a group, attend the meetings and get leads. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy! There are some things you just mustn’t do at business…
The Importance of Networking in a Tough Economy
Our current economic state presents us with many opportunities – it’s all about how you choose to look at it. My focus has always been on the basics; taking a…
Successful Networking For Your Business
During the past five years and throughout what has been a difficult time financially for many businesses, more and more entrepreneurs, small businesses and medium sized companies have realized that…
Business Networking For the Chic Entrepreneur
Networking is not just reserved for three piece suits, briefcase toting entrepreneur. In this day and age, there is no particular face or spokes-model for the typical business person. We…
Eight Key Elements of a Good Business Strategy
What is a business strategy? A business strategy is an articulation of the overall direction of an enterprise in the medium and long-term. It basically specifies the way an entity…
Networking Through Online Business Directories
If we observe and study the most successful businesses and professionals, there are some factors which are common in them. One of the most striking among them is their ability…
Power Networking
Let’s face it. No one really likes cold calling. Cold calling by itself is not going to generate the selling numbers that every salesman dreams of. However, thanks to the…
Bed and Breakfast Franchising
If you are looking to open a bed and breakfast for whatever reason, I would like to tell you that you have made a great choice. You should know that…
Do First Generation Franchisees in a Franchise System Get the Shaft from Franchisors?
On numerous occasion former franchisees of various franchise system have complained that as the franchisor grew the rules changed and eventually forced them out of business – is this a…
Finding the Best Professional Social Networking Sites
The modern business that keeps itself in the loop will know that social networking pages can be a great platform for branding and product promotions, as well as an ideal…