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Category: networking
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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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“Hey, the world is moving so fast!” Did I open with this line during my last post? Often I find myself ‘checking in’ during self-reflection, I’m confirming whether the direction I’m headed qualifies whether or not I am still relevant. Make sense? Many (if not all) of us working for ourselves in a remote environment…
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Many moons ago, as a youth Rugby Coach, one of the things I remember saying to my son was to make sure he stayed wide and watch for the gap. “Once you see the opportunity, move into the space at pace.” I would say. He understood what I was saying, it was grasping (as a…
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Not everyone attends for orders Chris. 50% of our group are seeking affinity and knowledge as much to bolster the books with an order. The best, most effect groups work with a healthy diversity in the room. Besides, my business is not the commercial offer that your particular supplies may be, Chris …
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I bumped into a good friend at ‘Pets At Home’ the other day. I hadn’t seen Cheryl lately, and we got talking about similar ‘doggie’ interests, their diets (not ours), and the fickle life we, as dog owners, endure. Our best friends have particular tastes. I mean, they have to work hard if they’re ever…
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There are so many options open to us with the benefit of flexibility that comes with the solopreneur, if only we simply step out and take the opportunity that presents itself.
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