I’ve been attending a lot of conferences as of late, and I realize my attitude on what I get out of these get togethers has changed. A year ago I was disappointed when I attended a conference and didn’t come back with business. Now I come back completely satisfied, ready to build on the connections [...]

I am so wrapped up at the conference I’m attending this weekend (Type A Mom) that I forgot to write my post yesterday. But that gives me a great topic for my branding post: working conventions. No matter what industry you’re in, there are conferences you can attend to learn more on your field and [...]

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If you’re like me, you network with other professionals, in the hopes of finding new clients. But what are you supposed to do after you meet the people and give them your card?

It’s important to get organized after the event. I know, I know, I’ve had business cards scattered all over my desk and not [...]

I know for many of you, networking is solely offline. You attend your local BNI or Chamber meeting, rub elbows and trade cards.

But for me, and a growing number of entrepreneurs, our networking is done online. We become “friends” on Facebook. We swap stories and links on Twitter. It gets to a point where many of us have never spoken on the phone, but know each other pretty well.

I made a special video just for you! I show you how to create an elevator pitch at a social networking event.

If you’ve been reading my blog for very long, you know I’m a big fan of networking both online and in person:

Small Business Marketing Tip #5: Marketing Your business with Creative Networking and Volunteering
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But while I’ve done it [...]

Think YouTube is something teenage girls are wearing, akin to tube tops in the ’70s? Think again. It’s actually one heluva marketing tool, reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers every day with its videos. Think about your consumers. They’re not watching your commercials. They’re not looking for you in the phone book. How are [...]

Networking Marketing for Your Business: Nothing to Fear
Bet I can make you cringe with just one word. Watch:
Networking.
You felt a knot in your stomach, didn’t you? Believe me, I understand. I was once the shy little girl who hid from everyone. The last place I wanted to be was in a room full of strangers. [...]

Small Business Networking as a Marketing Strategy
In a previous Networking Article, I discussed networking as a marketing strategy.  In this article, I will be following up on some of those ideas.
If you’re not getting the results you want with the typical marketing and advertising channels, here’s another idea that can generate a lot of business [...]