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Networking Follow-Up Techniques To Turn Prospects Into Customers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jennifer Hazlett | 2 Comments

How good are you at following up after a networking event? Do you have a follow-up system in place? I hope you’re not someone who says, “I’ll call you and we’ll meet for coffee” and then you never do. A lot of people complain that networking doesn’t work for them and it could be that they just aren’t following up….

Networking With A Twist

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

If you’re an active networker, you know the drill. At meetings each member gets their turn in the spotlight for 30 or 60 seconds, time to mingle and exchange business cards with others, an opportunity to display marketing materials, provide a door prize and have a space on the website to advertise their business. Networking in the traditional sense usually…

It Pays To Invest Your Time Wisely

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

As business owners we need to ensure that we accomplish at least one revenue generating activity on a daily basis. Generally, when operating a small service-based business there are multiple revenue streams: active (one on one client work); leveraged (working with a group as in leading a training program) and passive (creating and selling a product). For me, keeping on…

How To Beat The February Blues

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Jennifer Hazlett | 1 Comments

If you live in a climate with long, cold winters, then you know all about the February Blues or ‘Blahs’. It’s the time of year when we’ve had enough of hibernating inside away from the cold and often dreary outdoors, short days and lack of sunshine. As solopreneurs we spend a lot of time on our own as it is…

3 Simple Ways to Consistently Grow Your Business

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Business owners can get stuck in the area of Revenue Generating activities. This initially seems like a good thing, however, it’s important to devote time to other aspects of running a business to enable you and your business to grow and prosper and the cycle of Revenue Generating activities to continue. Business Development is one of those areas. Here is…

How To Make Networking Easy

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

Do you find networking in person intimidating? I network regularly and have become comfortable with a number of individuals in the groups I normally attend. There are always several familiar faces. However, later today I am participating in a large networking event – a ‘Summer networking bash’ they’re calling it – with an expected turnout of over 500 business owners…

A Pocketful of Business Cards

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Jennifer Hazlett | 0 Comments

You know how it is. You go to a networking event and everyone is exchanging cards. You come home with a pocketful of business cards. What do you do with them or better yet, how do you avoid collecting so many? Below are some suggestions. First of all, collect less of them. Only accept cards from those you know you…