Do you conduct your online networking using the same social skills
you use at an in person event, or, do you leave those skills behind
the minute you log-in to a social networking site? 

Hearing "no" is an inevitable part of marketing yourself or your
business.  Someone you meet might say no to meeting you for coffee,
hearing your proposal, or buying your product or service.  A no can

When it comes to following-up with the people we meet, most of us have really good intentions. . . as well as a long list of very good reasons why we can't.

You've heard that participating in a referral or leads group can
help you generate new business, yet you may be hesitant to join
one.  If your fear is that you won't be able to pass leads to your

Ah, springtime in the Rockies, and we've just had our second big
snowstorm in a week.  After a relatively dry winter, here we are in
March with back-to-back storms that have cancelled many networking

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. 

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

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!

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

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).