Category: networking
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We all have a purpose in whatever we choose to pursue. If you haven’t questioned or identified your purpose lately, now might be the time to reflect and quietly reaffirm your passion, the path to success you may be following, the goal you are looking to reach.
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I was talking with a pal I hadn’t seen for a while. Mark wanted to introduce me to his girlfriend, who he said was looking to launch her own new business. ‘I’ve sorted a logo already, Charlie. I’m hoping the device can reflect all I’m able to provide and so tempt some new enquiries. ‘What…
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How do I do that? I recently enjoyed a conversation with an old friend, an electronics engineer whom I hadn’t seen for a couple of years. He was finding it difficult to offer his tech services as a solution. Sure, he would describe, in detail, what he could provide … but solutions? Noel has difficulty…
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My business needs a specific kind of client … then don’t generalise, speak in specifics
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This same story I also shared with a friend I’m writing for. Alistair is a solicitor; he’s also a recovering alcoholic. Some years ago Alistair was an esteemed, well-off figure with the world at his feet … until life tipped him off the rails.
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Hi Everyone… I recently felt that my time spent following a particular path was coming to an end. I sensed I was tired; my enthusiasm was down to a minimum … I felt we (my community practice and I) had run the race, now becoming yesterday’s flavour. It wasn’t until I sat with a friend…
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Building relationships online is the same as in any other community. How your audience comes to see and know you through the messages we’re delivering. Getting to know you, that’s important. Often, I see people enjoying our morning business meeting, introducing themselves through networking, looking to deliver the message of what they’re looking for, and…
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I was with friends in conversation during our Tuesday Biz network when Terry, a relatively new contact turned to me and asked: “So, why is it I don’t ever see you ask for business, Charlie?” I wasn’t expecting to hear that question (although I have many times in the past) when I found myself replying…
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I received a call from an old friend early last week. Geoff and I hadn’t spoken since he married and left for Denmark almost fifteen years previous and it was great to catch up. We’d originally met when introduced on a flight, London to Zurich. “Charlie, remember that flight to Zurich?” I’d surprised myself taking…
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I met Karen recently. She has a start-up business and is now looking to generate new opportunities via ‘word of mouth.’ It’s always a pleasure to share new contacts with my own business community. The new connection is invaluable, although Karen may not ‘connect’ with everyone during her first meeting, she has the opportunity to introduce…
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