Networking expertise to help you grow your business
Over the last year, I have definitely become what are known in the trade as a ‘busy person’. White spaces in my diary have become a bit of a rarity… This has prompted me, based on my own experiences, to write an article helping you get into the diary of a busy person.
I think that the first thing to acknowledge is that don’t get upset if you get turned down, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Such is the way with things in life. [click to continue…]
A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of working with some marketing managers from a large accountancy network. My challenge was to fill them with confidence so they would go forth with confidence and blog. However, they were literally petrified about blogging…
So, what’s scaring them? like many soon to be bloggers, there is a fear that they will write something stupid which then could go viral around the world and bring them and their part of their practice into disrepute. [click to continue…]
I’ve often wondered whether LinkedIn is a numbers game. My networking methodology and philosophy is firmly centred in relationship management. So, surely LinkedIn should be used to deepen and strengthen relationships rather than building up a large number of connections? [click to continue…]
Whenever people ask me who I want to meet, I always answer… “George Clooney”. (Well, which female wouldn’t?)
I then get challenged… “No, Heather – who do you REALLY want to meet?”
At which point, I answer honestly, “George Clooney”.
By this point in the conversation, I’m normally getting the vibes that I’m starting to annoy the other person. So, I explain why I want to meet George. [click to continue…]
Heather Townsend is The Author Of ‘The Financial Times Guide To Business Networking.’ She is a performance improvement specialist for professional services, widely published writer and social media expert.
