While networking, remember to have fun! If you look grumpy and stiff, no one will want to approach you. Those who are laughing and smiling with others will look more approachable and more fun to work with in the future.  Don’t forget you’re not only looking for new clients, you’re building relationships. www.businessmixers.com

When networking, do not judge a person by their appearance. Not only will it avoid possible awkward moments in the future, you never know if that person in jeans and a t-shirt is the CEO of the company you want to impress. www.businessmixers.com

You know more people than you think and those people know countless others. Start networking with the people you know and take hold of every opportunity to expose your business. www.businessmixers.com

Whether or not you’re drinking, it’s always a great idea to position yourself at the edge of the bar. Many people run for the bar when they get to a networking event in order to get a short respite from an overwhelming entrance. If you position yourself a few steps from the bar, you can […]

The holiday season is a time of rushing — to buy gifts, finalize plans with family and friends and rush to meet yearly goals. Despite all this running around, I believe December presents a great opportunity to reflect, slow down, step back and get refreshed and ready for the year to come. As work slows […]

Don’t leave your network to chance. Before make your way to a networking event take a moment to define what you are looking to get out of your network and what kind of connections you want to make.  It’s a whole lot easier to find that diamond in the rough if you know what kind […]

By Dinah Eng Real estate professionals often see the holiday season as a slow time for business. In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, buyers tend to be less active and sellers may be out of town or entertaining guests, making it harder to get deals done. But that doesn’t mean you have to […]

Ariella Coombs Networking. It’s a necessity in life. If you want to advance your career, have lots of friends, or find new opportunities, you need to network. Love it or hate it, it’s just a fact of life! It’s a good thing you already network on a regular basis. You’re actually networking everyday – whether […]

By Deborah Sweeney Is it possible to connect on an organic level anymore when it comes to networking? I definitely think so. But what I also believe is the word “networking” itself conjures up a painful visual image, both in an offline and online context that makes it difficult for many to get the most […]

by Sasha Matista Word-of-mouth marketing is great for every type of business, but it truly is the life blood of small businesses. Not only is traditional advertising more expensive, small business owners and entrepreneurs operate with the understood advantage of being able to offer personalized service the way big brands simply can’t. In a crowded […]