Whether you’re sipping sparkling water or not, positioning yourself near the bar at a networking event can be a powerful strategy: Why It Works: Most people head straight to the bar when they arrive—it’s a natural pause point and a chance to regroup. Your Opportunity: Stand a few steps away from the bar. As guests […]

By Mitch Nabki Guerra, Contuitiv Consulting We all know the power of networking and personal referrals.  Eighty-five percent of small businesses get customers through word-of-mouth.  And that’s why we value a referral /networking vehicle like TEAM Referral Network. With small businesses, it’s not about casting a wide net, but rather about connecting with a select […]

Want to know what happens to people who spend their whole lives dreaming about fame and fortune, reading about others’ success and accomplishments, and following a who’s who of the influential elite in the hope that some of their magic will rub off them? Not a whole lot. Dreaming, reading, and following will get you […]

You’d be hard pressed to find an entrepreneur who wakes up every morning, heads to the office, sits at his or her desk and contemplates how they can disappear from the insanity, go around unnoticed and ultimately create forgetful products and services. On the contrary, the most successful entrepreneurs have an insatiable appetite for doing […]

For a lot of professionals, it’s alarming to know that 2022 is merely days away. When so much of the past two years was spent trying to stay afloat, many were forced to be realistic about how far they’ve come in pursuing career growth. Amidst countless challenges, one thing that remains uncertain is how to […]

A business network is essentially a social network that connects businesses with each other to further their interests. But not all networks are alike—and the right network for you depends a lot on your goals for your business. “There are many different kinds of business networks you can participate in,” says Yang-Hai Wang, Senior Client Partner […]

by Lolly Daskal Unless you’re naturally gregarious, meeting new people is a challenge–and anetworking event, which is all about meeting new people–can be downright grueling. You want to sound intelligent but you don’t know what to say, and you dread the thought of a long awkward silence or a statement that falls flat. But if […]

I’ve been attending local networking events as long as I’ve run my content marketing agency (so, 13 years). I’m aware that trying to sell yourself isn’t the general concept behind networking, that it’s better to build relationships over time rather than “machine gunning” your business card to everyone in the room. Believe me, I’ve seen […]

Start networking before you need it so you avoid getting in a desperate situation. Have a solid plan and be clear on what value you can provide to others. Forget your personal agenda and focus on building the right relationships. Never dismiss anyone as unimportant. Connect people who can help each other.

When you are an entrepreneur, there is always something to do when it comes to starting and running a business. As chief cook and bottle washer, the challenge is to prioritize how you spend your hours in a workday. For the new year, my goal is to be better at prioritizing my time. Below are […]