Many people start the year with a written list of things they
intend to accomplish, yet by year's end these goals have either
been forgotten or left by the wayside, ready to be recycled for the

What is it that stops you from networking?  You know you need to do
it, it's on your list and you really meant to go to an event this
week... if only you knew where to go. 

For many of you, 2009 has been a challenging year.  You may be
tempted to just bury your head and avoid thinking about it, hoping
2010 will be better.  Yet looking at 2009 and planning now for the

We hear it over and over, the holidays are a slow time of year for
doing business.  Don't you believe it!  With all the holiday
parties, events, and family visits, the holiday season provides

Have you ever received one of those holiday letters?  You know, the
kind that tells you everything that's happened in the person's life
during the past year, from births to deaths, the good, the bad, the  

Have you ever found yourself sitting in your office or at home, or
maybe already in the car, just dreading the thought of attending a
networking event you have on your calendar?  You're not alone!

These days it's difficult to avoid all the economic bad news --
spending is down; costs are up; credit is tight.  Although times
may be tough for you and your customers, whatever you do, don't

Whether you are looking for customers or looking for a job, one way
to set yourself apart from the competition is to become known as an
expert.  Given today's tough economy, getting yourself noticed is

A new client who is starting a business mentioned that while she
was putting a lot of time and effort into her online marketing and
networking, she had yet to see any tangible results (i.e. clients).

Have you fallen into a networking rut?  Do you keep going to the
same events, or the same type of events while wondering if there
are other places to go? 

Browse the internet, read the newspaper, or thumb through a
magazine and you're bound to see an article advising you to use
your network to help you grow your business or find a job.  But how

An often over-looked place to network and find referral partners is
professional associations.  These associations serve people working
in a particular industry or profession and can provide you with