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As most people know, in business, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. That is why you have carefully put together strategic alliances, but when was the last time you had a look at those alliances and if they are benefiting everyone involved.

From specific association networks to broad business groups, there are so many opportunities for business owners to network, but does networking actually work? In my experience, the answer to that question is a resounding YES. But just turning up isn’t enough. And it isn’t just about you getting new business either. You can never have too [...]

Did you know that your self-worth builds your network? When we value ourselves, other people also place a high value on our worth and contribution. Find out how to remove your inhibitions and insecurities to become a master networker.

By learning how to conduct research and identify your ideal prospects you’ll save time and massively increase your sales.

Getting to know your potential clients on a personal level could be the best way of snatching them up. But how do you go about getting to know them when by all appearances you have no link to them? The answer: Forensic Networking.

If you look at any networking event where people can put out their promo materials, you will see a motley assortment of business card piles, three fold brochures with curling edges and the odd pile of photocopied A4 sheets of paper. Nothing really stands out. People pick over the piles in the same way that they [...]

Many businesses feel like their tooting their own horn when it comes to entering business award competitions. Learn how beneficial winning and entering business awards can be for your business.

Do you feel like networking is sometimes a waste of your time and that you just don’t seem to be getting the desired results or return on investment? Then it is time you did a ‘Networking Audit’.

Are you getting the most out of your networking events? If you find yourself making any of these mistakes, use these helpful guidelines to optimise your networking experience.

Technology is changing so quickly that it is often difficult to keep abreast of what will best help your business to get further reach. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate email marketing when planning your online social media strategy for 2012. We are currently seeing the convergence of two rapid changes in the use of [...]