Author Archives: savvynet
Due Diligence in Business Networking
PT Barnum is well known for saying, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” He also said, “Without promotion something terrible happens … nothing!” And when you put the two of those ideas together … well what you can get is … Continue reading
It isn’t easy being green
With all the talk, and seriously, everyone is talking about going green … I’ve been thinking about green networking. How exactly can someone change their habits with regard to networking to reduce their impact on the environment? I think one … Continue reading
Midpoint Check up Time
Amazing, but true. Here we are at the half time show for 2008. Where are you in relation to the dreams that you held for yourself for this year. Are your goals on track? Are they reachable? I’m on track … Continue reading
Business Networking, George Carlin & Stuff
The passing of George Carlin got me to thinking about one of my favorite routines that he did about people and our stuff. Business networking, when it comes right down to it, is really just all about our stuff. We … Continue reading
Business Networking Pause
Before your next business networking event, try hitting the pause button. Take a deep breath, relax, and remember why you are here. Give yourself the present of, well, being present. Try this: The day before you plan to go networking, … Continue reading
Kindness in Networking
The # 2 reason why people do not like to network is that they fear that no one will want to talk to them. Which goes hand in hand with the #1 reason why people don’t like to go networking. … Continue reading
Concerns about Fast Pitch Networking
Like you, I get invitations every day to join this new social networking site … or that new social networking site. And, I know from talking to people that many are getting weary of all the invitations for it just … Continue reading
The Five High Impacts in Your Life
I’ve had several people ask me recently, “Who are the 5 people that you spend the most time with?” And since that question kept coming up, I did a little research and found that this is a theme in Jack … Continue reading
Biznik 2 Minute Networking Strategy
Here’s a quick strategy to increase your networking connections if you are a member of Biznik. (And if you aren’t a member yet, check it out at www.Biznik.com ) While you are logged into Biznik, go to your Profile. Underneath … Continue reading
Networking the Walmart Way
The first time you meet me, please don’t act like you are a buyer for Walmart. Don’t ask me to discount my product or my services just to get you as a customer. It will not endear you to me … Continue reading