Networking is not just about handing out your business card and hoping someone will call you. It is somewhat of an art to get it right. If you have an outgoing personality, you will probably be fine. But if you are a bit nervous about attending your first networking event, here are a few suggestions.
Arrive on time. You can be fashionably late to a friend's dinner party, but you should be on ...
If you are like the rest of us, you have probably posted a link on a social media site. Everyone does it. No big deal. But what do you do after you post? That is where the problem comes in.
Recently I clicked on a link that was posted by a business associate. It was a link to an article that I had a real interest in. After I clicked I got a message saying the link was no longer availa ...
If you do any public speaking, you know the value of having your seminars, workshops, or podcasts in written form. You can take this information and repurpose it into newsletters and articles for publication. But how do you go about getting it in written form? Here are a few suggestions.
EQUIPMENT. Test your equipment ahead of time to assure it is in working order. If it is battery oper ...
My husband and I recently bought a new house. It was built in 1985 and needs a bit of work. Our latest project was replacing the two large sliding glass doors in the living room. One of them is twelve feet wide, so we are talking large.
We went on the internet and picked out a company that we thought would give us the product we wanted. The salesman came to our house and gave us his pit ...
You think I'm unprofessional? I'm a busy person and I am just doing my job. I have more important things to do then sit here and listen to you. Who cares if I lose a client or two. I'll get more. And what is your reasoning anyway?
1. DON'T PROOFREAD YOUR WORK. I am just too busy to have to take the time to proofread. Who is going to notice it anyway?
2. SWEAR. This is how I talk. If pe ...
Nowadays most freelancers have a blog as this is a great way to showcase your knowledge and attract clients. But what can you do so people actually read your blog? Here is a list of suggestions that might help you.
1. You might write a great post but if your title isn't strong enough, you might not capture anyone's attention enough for them to read it.
2. Use keywords in both the title and t ...
