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5 Tell Tale Signs Your Strategic Alliance is Failing and Needs a Revamp!

May 8, 2012 | Robyn Henderson

5 Tell Tale Signs Your Strategic Alliance is Failing and Needs a Revamp!

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.



Does Networking Really Work?

April 25, 2012 | Catriona Pollard

Networking at events for business purposes pays big results to those who are willing to put in the effort required.

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 [...]



Is Your Net Worth Equal To Your Self Worth?

April 9, 2012 | Robyn Henderson

Making real connections at networking events can be a scary task. Discover how to overcome your obstacles and become comfortable with networking.

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.



Selling Yourself Can Be Fun With a Little Research

April 6, 2012 | Gai Hook

Having a look at the right organisations and contacts could benefit you and your career in leaps and bounds. Discover some helpful research tips for building your image.

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



Forensic Networking: The Tool For Serious Networkers

March 26, 2012 | Robyn Henderson

Learn how 'Forensic Networking' can help you swoop up those big clients you've been dying to get your hands on.

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.



Shred Your Brochures for Better Results

March 7, 2012 | Ingrid Cliff

When was the last time you evaluated how well your promotional material is working?

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 [...]



Why Business Awards Are A Good Idea

February 20, 2012 | Catriona Pollard

Entering into business awards could get your business some serious recognition and build team moral. Find out how this simple idea could benefit your business.

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.



Audit Your Network and Increase Your Results

February 15, 2012 | Robyn Henderson

A 'Networking Audit' will eliminate time wasters and help you be more productive when networking

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’.



3 Business Networking Faux Pas To Avoid

February 13, 2012 | Michele Connolly

How to avoid becoming someone everyone wants to avoid at networking events.

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.



Enabling Email Messages to be Shared on Social Media

February 3, 2012 | Heather Maloney

How get traction in social media with email marketing initiatives.

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 [...]