Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking in to room filled with people you don't know horrifies you? You are not alone. Yes, even a social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School and avid networker knows the way you feel. Here are a quantity of my tricks.
And they have all worked!
~A great way to network at a conference is to volunteer at the registration table. Why? You get to say hello to everyone who registers in your line and everybody who registers gets to see you behind the registration table. At the event, you'll feel more comfortable speaking with people because you have "met" them already. And if those are not benefits, people will "recognize you" from the registration table, and be more likely to come talk with you.
~If you teach a class or speak, go in to the room early. Receive a feel for it, alter it around if need be, & greet everyone who walks in with a large "hello my name is ...".
Bring name tags or recycle the tops of elderly manila folders, have each person put their name on it, & put it on the table in front of them.
~When you are planning to attend a gathering for the first time, call up whomever you can from the organization. Ask them in the event you can meet them at the meeting. Then you'll "know"
anyone that you can look for when you arrive.
~Put your notes on the back of duplicates of pics
(photography) you have taken. Then they won't stick out a lot from the podium (like white paper or index cards do.)
~Carry a nametag in your glove compartment. Make for personal use, another for business use. Then people will feel more comfortable walking up to you in meetings.
~Practice some opening lines & your handshake before you attend the event. Practice using a mirror & ask your relatives to let you practice on them, .
~Develop a 30-second adverts (also called elevator speeches, USP - matchless selling propositions). is for personal use, & the other would be for business use. On a recent telelclass I attended, provided by Jay Levinson of Guerilla Promotion fame, suggested making a 7 word commercial, .
~Remember that everybody in that room is a human being, .
Everyone has their own fears to deal with... & they might even be the same as yours.
Find other ways to build your confidence, . Let me know the ones that work for you.
Minggu, 10 April 2011
Follow-Up with Your Contacts
What happens when you meet a potential client at an event and you do not follow up?
So now the event is over and you have collected various business cards, taken notes on the best prospects, divided the cards in to Y(es), N(o), and M(aybe), now what? It is time to follow up. The best follow-up is immediate - they will keep in mind you best in case you go home that night and enter their knowledge in to your database and send a personal electronic mail or hand-written note. E-mail is much faster and you will be surprised at the speedy response you get. This gives you instant contact and you can then ask how they felt about a sure event. You are sure to receive a response. This gives you an immediate relationship with the individual.
Fast response gives you an edge on the competition. You had a reason to follow up (the event) & then an additional reason to set that all important appointment with the right individual. It may be that you have talked with this individual extensively at the meeting & now need to discuss your business relationship further. The final objective of attending an event is to get to the next appointment with positive individuals you feel you would like to do business with. It is not rocket science that you will have a common objective in business, after all, that is the type of person you sought to be introduced to in the first place. You have a quasi-relationship in the fact that you were both at the same event & the fact that you followed-up promptly. Sometimes when speaking to somebody at an event, they might need to speak at a later time; then write it down & follow up.
So now the event is over and you have collected various business cards, taken notes on the best prospects, divided the cards in to Y(es), N(o), and M(aybe), now what? It is time to follow up. The best follow-up is immediate - they will keep in mind you best in case you go home that night and enter their knowledge in to your database and send a personal electronic mail or hand-written note. E-mail is much faster and you will be surprised at the speedy response you get. This gives you instant contact and you can then ask how they felt about a sure event. You are sure to receive a response. This gives you an immediate relationship with the individual.
Fast response gives you an edge on the competition. You had a reason to follow up (the event) & then an additional reason to set that all important appointment with the right individual. It may be that you have talked with this individual extensively at the meeting & now need to discuss your business relationship further. The final objective of attending an event is to get to the next appointment with positive individuals you feel you would like to do business with. It is not rocket science that you will have a common objective in business, after all, that is the type of person you sought to be introduced to in the first place. You have a quasi-relationship in the fact that you were both at the same event & the fact that you followed-up promptly. Sometimes when speaking to somebody at an event, they might need to speak at a later time; then write it down & follow up.
Communication Is The Main Factor Of Networking
There is a simple art to networking and the nice news is, ought to you select to put forth a conscience work to improve the way you communicate, networking can and will become second nature to you, it is that simple. A personal touch giant or little makes a giant difference in how others perceive you professionally and personally as well.
I have a mate, Sharon and he seems to think that effective communication and networking is meeting people at a business mixer or dinner, giving them her business card, bragging on her title and then cornering the individuals he's met for the next 30 minutes with suggestions as to how they can assist her in growing and promoting her business.
Perhaps, you have run across a person like Sharon while networking at different events. I am sure you waited with much anticipation to be rescued from her. This sense of discomfort in this situation actually keeps the individual from giving Sharon their full attention.
The issue here lies in Sharon thinking her business is the greatest thing in the world. Sharon ought to feel this way but he ought to even be thoughtful of others' time. However, he usually neglects taking an interest in other peoples' business and personal endeavors.
It is great to be an fascinating person but it is also important to have an interest in other people. The balance when it comes to effective communication is critical. Keep in mind your new contacts will either come towards you or run away from you based on the last experience with you.
Keep in mind, what makes a conversation great. Yes, you guessed it. It is a two-way street.
I have a mate, Sharon and he seems to think that effective communication and networking is meeting people at a business mixer or dinner, giving them her business card, bragging on her title and then cornering the individuals he's met for the next 30 minutes with suggestions as to how they can assist her in growing and promoting her business.
Perhaps, you have run across a person like Sharon while networking at different events. I am sure you waited with much anticipation to be rescued from her. This sense of discomfort in this situation actually keeps the individual from giving Sharon their full attention.
The issue here lies in Sharon thinking her business is the greatest thing in the world. Sharon ought to feel this way but he ought to even be thoughtful of others' time. However, he usually neglects taking an interest in other peoples' business and personal endeavors.
It is great to be an fascinating person but it is also important to have an interest in other people. The balance when it comes to effective communication is critical. Keep in mind your new contacts will either come towards you or run away from you based on the last experience with you.
Keep in mind, what makes a conversation great. Yes, you guessed it. It is a two-way street.
How To Do Networking
Networking is about making connections with people & building a network of significant relationships.
Networking is probably the oldest, simplest, most effective & least pricey way to get more business. It doesn't necessarily involve selling your product or service but it does mean selling yourself. However, that doesn't involve lots of speaking - it does involve lots of listening.
Having lovely relationships means - these people will either do business with you and/or recommend you to others. These people are your unpaid sales-force & you have got to make sure that they do a lovely job.
Here are 9 steps to successful networking:
* Be prepared - if you are attending a formal networking event like the Chamber of Commerce.
* Think about whom you'll be meeting - Think about what your opening remarks or questions will be. & think about what you are going to say when they query you.
* Make positive you have lots of business cards, a small laptop, as well as a pen - These ought to be basically available & not involve a rummage through pockets or a bag to find them.
*You don't necessarily need brochures - These can be sent when you follow up later. A networking event is not a place to sell your product or service. (This is not understood by the individuals who have bored the pants off me over the years)
* Think about what you are going to wear - I have seen people rush in to a networking event in clothes that look like they have been slept in.
If it means having a alter of garments in the office or
going home to freshen up - then do it. Keep in mind, the picture you present to other people is the picture they are going to have of your business.
Men ought to wear a bright tie (not cheap) & ladies ought to wear something bright. Keep in mind, however - business dress, not sexy.
* Personal hygiene - Brush your teeth or use a breath
freshener. I have met people at networking events whose breath would bring down a rhino at fifty feet. Avoid drinking wine or coffee; they can make your breath sour. Stick to mineral water or a soft drink.
* Watch out for the fragrance - Both men & ladies, strong scents can be overpowering.
* Name badges - They are going to probably hand these out at the event, however think about having your own produced. They are not costly to produce & it means you can make positive that what is on the badge is what you need. (Conference organisers
often get the details wrong on name badges) Pin the badge on your right lapel - it is simpler for people to read. all of people shake hands with their right hand. As you lean forward to shake hands, it means that the other person can read your badge simpler.
* Go with a partner - Take a mate or of your team to a networking event. While you are there, alternately separate & come together. When you see your partner with somebody or a group, walk up & let your partner introduce you. Your partner will introduce you using a pre-agreed benefit statement. Something like - "This is my mate Mary Smith -
he helps business people find more customers by improving their networking skills." It is then simpler for you to make more contacts.
Networking is probably the oldest, simplest, most effective & least pricey way to get more business. It doesn't necessarily involve selling your product or service but it does mean selling yourself. However, that doesn't involve lots of speaking - it does involve lots of listening.
Having lovely relationships means - these people will either do business with you and/or recommend you to others. These people are your unpaid sales-force & you have got to make sure that they do a lovely job.
Here are 9 steps to successful networking:
* Be prepared - if you are attending a formal networking event like the Chamber of Commerce.
* Think about whom you'll be meeting - Think about what your opening remarks or questions will be. & think about what you are going to say when they query you.
* Make positive you have lots of business cards, a small laptop, as well as a pen - These ought to be basically available & not involve a rummage through pockets or a bag to find them.
*You don't necessarily need brochures - These can be sent when you follow up later. A networking event is not a place to sell your product or service. (This is not understood by the individuals who have bored the pants off me over the years)
* Think about what you are going to wear - I have seen people rush in to a networking event in clothes that look like they have been slept in.
If it means having a alter of garments in the office or
going home to freshen up - then do it. Keep in mind, the picture you present to other people is the picture they are going to have of your business.
Men ought to wear a bright tie (not cheap) & ladies ought to wear something bright. Keep in mind, however - business dress, not sexy.
* Personal hygiene - Brush your teeth or use a breath
freshener. I have met people at networking events whose breath would bring down a rhino at fifty feet. Avoid drinking wine or coffee; they can make your breath sour. Stick to mineral water or a soft drink.
* Watch out for the fragrance - Both men & ladies, strong scents can be overpowering.
* Name badges - They are going to probably hand these out at the event, however think about having your own produced. They are not costly to produce & it means you can make positive that what is on the badge is what you need. (Conference organisers
often get the details wrong on name badges) Pin the badge on your right lapel - it is simpler for people to read. all of people shake hands with their right hand. As you lean forward to shake hands, it means that the other person can read your badge simpler.
* Go with a partner - Take a mate or of your team to a networking event. While you are there, alternately separate & come together. When you see your partner with somebody or a group, walk up & let your partner introduce you. Your partner will introduce you using a pre-agreed benefit statement. Something like - "This is my mate Mary Smith -
he helps business people find more customers by improving their networking skills." It is then simpler for you to make more contacts.
How to Avoid Accidents?
One of the best techniques of stopping accidents at a immense project site is to let the contractor supervisors ponder over the jobs to be done and then putting them down in writing.
It is a common fact that workers coming together in a immense construction project have different levels of experience and training. The key persons for stopping accidents are the supervisors.
The way to do this is to have a form for the supervisors to fill. This is called the site incident prevention plan or SIPP. It is a form that informs the safety officers their work plan.
By getting the supervisors to put their work steps and
procedures in writing, safety personnel can use this system to reduce incidents of workers taking shortcuts in safety.
A lovely description of the work plan will include the
following:
* A sequence of work that starts with informing the project manager or supervisor before beginning work. The work will then have a description of the potential hazard if this was not carried out. Having made aware of the potential hazard, the person writing the work plan will also write down the countermeasures that they will take to eliminate the hazard. An example of this control measure will be seeking approval from
the safety officer & conducting gizmo box meeting with the workers before beginning work.
* The next sequence will most likely be mobilization of tools & materials to the work site. The potential hazard could be personal injury or messing up of the work area. To reduce the hazard, the supervisor may need his workers to wear safety gears like helmet & safety shoes.
* The job itself will even be said in the work plan.
Depending on the location, the potential hazard could be personal injury, falling from height, or possibly causing a fire. So the supervisor will must state all the control measures that they will must take. An example could be for the workers to wear safety personal protective equipment, in this case,
safety harness to prevent falling from heights. Applying for hot work permit could be another control measure.
There may be other control measures to be taken. It depends on the job. control measure might need that workers do not step on the existing piping. Another control measure might be to
erect barricades...
The hot work permit itself is a separate form to be filled. This is applicable for hot work that can possibly cause a fire at the site. The hot work permit may need the applicant to make prepared fire extinguishers, remove combustibles, use torches &
burning equipment that are in lovely working order, etc...
In this work plan, the supervisor will indicate his name, the location of his work, the company name, & the work to be done. Depending on the complexity of the form, they might include a site
map with the location of his work clearly marked out.
* The last item in the SIPP could be housekeeping after the completion of the work. The potential hazard could be fire or tripping hazard. The control measure - cleaning up, removal of debris from the site & sweeping the floor after work completion.
When supervisors make the work to submit this SIPP work plan day before the execution of the work, they can control the work hazards to prevent accidents. It all happens when thoughts are put in to writing.
It is a common fact that workers coming together in a immense construction project have different levels of experience and training. The key persons for stopping accidents are the supervisors.
The way to do this is to have a form for the supervisors to fill. This is called the site incident prevention plan or SIPP. It is a form that informs the safety officers their work plan.
By getting the supervisors to put their work steps and
procedures in writing, safety personnel can use this system to reduce incidents of workers taking shortcuts in safety.
A lovely description of the work plan will include the
following:
* A sequence of work that starts with informing the project manager or supervisor before beginning work. The work will then have a description of the potential hazard if this was not carried out. Having made aware of the potential hazard, the person writing the work plan will also write down the countermeasures that they will take to eliminate the hazard. An example of this control measure will be seeking approval from
the safety officer & conducting gizmo box meeting with the workers before beginning work.
* The next sequence will most likely be mobilization of tools & materials to the work site. The potential hazard could be personal injury or messing up of the work area. To reduce the hazard, the supervisor may need his workers to wear safety gears like helmet & safety shoes.
* The job itself will even be said in the work plan.
Depending on the location, the potential hazard could be personal injury, falling from height, or possibly causing a fire. So the supervisor will must state all the control measures that they will must take. An example could be for the workers to wear safety personal protective equipment, in this case,
safety harness to prevent falling from heights. Applying for hot work permit could be another control measure.
There may be other control measures to be taken. It depends on the job. control measure might need that workers do not step on the existing piping. Another control measure might be to
erect barricades...
The hot work permit itself is a separate form to be filled. This is applicable for hot work that can possibly cause a fire at the site. The hot work permit may need the applicant to make prepared fire extinguishers, remove combustibles, use torches &
burning equipment that are in lovely working order, etc...
In this work plan, the supervisor will indicate his name, the location of his work, the company name, & the work to be done. Depending on the complexity of the form, they might include a site
map with the location of his work clearly marked out.
* The last item in the SIPP could be housekeeping after the completion of the work. The potential hazard could be fire or tripping hazard. The control measure - cleaning up, removal of debris from the site & sweeping the floor after work completion.
When supervisors make the work to submit this SIPP work plan day before the execution of the work, they can control the work hazards to prevent accidents. It all happens when thoughts are put in to writing.
Senin, 04 April 2011
Paid Online Surveys
Online survey sites are mushrooming. You ought to dig for the best survey companies with the high-pay online surveys and pick up those. Even when a company offers nice pay-per-survey, chances are that it will offer only few paid surveys online per month. Finishing only a few, but high-reward online surveys is only half of your success story. Finishing a immense number of moderate-pay surveys is the other half. You ought to basically make the best of your time online and complete the optimum mix of surveys that will bring you the expected income and keep you stress levels down. What else?
Paid online surveys are becoming increasingly popular among online money-makers and home workers. Paid surveys bring nice funds to those who know how to make the most of it. Unrealistic expectations of four-digit profits or passive anticipation of funds floods is not the tactics of clever survey takers. What is their secret?
Watch out for the free survey sites that will charge you no fee for joining online surveys sites. Their survey listings are well chosen and they often offer you additional incentives and bonuses to join particular survey sites. Paying membership fee or another charge basically adds no sense to your money-making efforts and does not necessarily improve your chances for higher payouts from finishing paid online surveys.
Paid online surveys are becoming increasingly popular among online money-makers and home workers. Paid surveys bring nice funds to those who know how to make the most of it. Unrealistic expectations of four-digit profits or passive anticipation of funds floods is not the tactics of clever survey takers. What is their secret?
Watch out for the free survey sites that will charge you no fee for joining online surveys sites. Their survey listings are well chosen and they often offer you additional incentives and bonuses to join particular survey sites. Paying membership fee or another charge basically adds no sense to your money-making efforts and does not necessarily improve your chances for higher payouts from finishing paid online surveys.
The Top 3 Internet Jobs for Moms
Stay at home moms are always searching for better ways to supplement their home income so that they can have more free time to spend with their families. One of the most popular types of at-home businesses women are interested in these days are in Internet Jobs for moms.
Is it Click Fraud?
With the advent of pay-per-click promotion, little businesses can now afford targeted, content-related Web promotion campaigns. Google's Adwords service, for example, allows advertisers to set the cost they are willing to pay every time someone clicks on of their ads. The ads are placed on sites that display content that is relevant to what the advertiser is selling, thereby ensuring that a targeted audience will see them. This approach has been invaluable to the success of lots of little businesses. Regrettably, it's also created opportunities for fraud.
The sites that run your advertisement get paid based on the number of clicks each advertisement receives. Although this amount is usually only a few cents, fraudsters have realized that thousands of clicks per day can add up to lots of money. Usually, they will set up multiple sites that feature nothing but pay-per-click commercials. They then pay other people little fees to continually click on the ads, earning advertisement revenue without actually producing any sales for the advertisers. Some estimates place the average number of fraudulent clicks at 10-15% of the total click-thru rate, costing little businesses thousands of dollars.
Get more specific about where your ads are displayed. Although it is often tempting to cast the widest net feasible, use some judgment with placement. If your ideal customers are actual estate agents in North The united states, for example, why promote on Chinese sites? Google's Adwords service is simple to personalize. You ought to also pay close attention to where your traffic is coming from. Don't hesitate to alert Google in the event you get a giant number of suspicious clicks. They will work with you & may refund your expenditures. Keep in mind, companies like Google & Yahoo are also relying on pay-per-click promotion to succeed.
Companies like Google & Yahoo are actively working to reduce or eliminate fraudulent clicks by developing sophisticated program that attempts to filter out or block open to doubt sites. The fraudsters are working as hard to get around these obstacles, often developing their own programs designed to beat the method. What are you able to do to protect yourself?
The sites that run your advertisement get paid based on the number of clicks each advertisement receives. Although this amount is usually only a few cents, fraudsters have realized that thousands of clicks per day can add up to lots of money. Usually, they will set up multiple sites that feature nothing but pay-per-click commercials. They then pay other people little fees to continually click on the ads, earning advertisement revenue without actually producing any sales for the advertisers. Some estimates place the average number of fraudulent clicks at 10-15% of the total click-thru rate, costing little businesses thousands of dollars.
Get more specific about where your ads are displayed. Although it is often tempting to cast the widest net feasible, use some judgment with placement. If your ideal customers are actual estate agents in North The united states, for example, why promote on Chinese sites? Google's Adwords service is simple to personalize. You ought to also pay close attention to where your traffic is coming from. Don't hesitate to alert Google in the event you get a giant number of suspicious clicks. They will work with you & may refund your expenditures. Keep in mind, companies like Google & Yahoo are also relying on pay-per-click promotion to succeed.
Companies like Google & Yahoo are actively working to reduce or eliminate fraudulent clicks by developing sophisticated program that attempts to filter out or block open to doubt sites. The fraudsters are working as hard to get around these obstacles, often developing their own programs designed to beat the method. What are you able to do to protect yourself?
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