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Networking Tips
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Long Term: Focus on building long-term
relationships, not an immediate transaction.
People who invest the time to forge
relationships and build their social capital are
those who will ultimate succeed and appreciate
the rewards from their efforts.
More Space: Taking up physical space is a sign
of external confidence. Stand when possible
versus sitting. If you are sitting, stretch out your
legs or arms beyond the boundaries of the chair
to maximize your spatial volume.
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18% of an American's income is spent on transportation
According to research, the most productive workday is Tuesday and the lease productive is Friday.
Approximately 7.5% of all office documents get lost.
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Featured Event
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Technology & Telecommunications
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Sept. 13, 06
7:30a - 9:00a
Maggiano's
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SBN offers a unique opportunity to interact among Nashville’s leading Technology and Telecommunications professionals and participate in a private networking event. Meet like-minded professionals across a spectrum of technical arenas in a comfortable and exclusive setting. Establish new relationships, share ideas and resources among your peers within or serving the Technology or Telecommunications field.
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10 Powerful Networking TIps Using Business Cards
by Carl E Reid
Whether you are looking for a job or running a business, giving out business cards is crucial to marketing
your skills or services. Even as a job seeker, develop the mindset of running the business of YOU, Inc.
Business cards speak volumes about who you are, what you offer and how serious you are marketing
YOU, Inc. as a business. Oh! So, you have a resume and don't need business cards. Can you carry 10
resumes in your wallet' Do you or can you carry your resume everywhere you go' A church bell ringing lets
people know they are open for business. Your business card is your bell. Here are some proven tips using
business cards to increase your chances of landing a job or creating a business opportunity.
1. Never leave home without them. Before leaving home, your checklist should be expanded to include
business cards, as part of "do I have mywallet/money, house keys, driver's license'" Any 'per chance'
meeting is an opportunity to give out a business card. A morning run or a quick trip to the local store could
be an opportunity to network. My wife and Ialways ask each other 'do you have business cards', before
leaving the house. Make it a habit to carry business cards.
To read the remainder of this article, Click HERE.
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10 Tiips for Telephone Success
by Jo Ann Kirby
The telephone is an often under-appreciated and much maligned piece of office equipment. Have you stopped to consider how much business you conduct over the telephone? These 10 tips will help you improve your telephone presence and presentations.
1. You are the “Manager of First Impressions” for your business. Whenever you pick up the telephone, put a smile on your face first. It will enhance your vocal quality and you will sound pleasant and relaxed.
2. Listen attentively to the person you are speaking with. Recall why your dog is such a good listener: listen actively and in the moment. Multi-tasking is the enemy of effective listening.
3. Let other people talk! Make sure your caller has completely finished speaking before responding. Remember: sometimes they aren’t done talking; they are just coming up for air.
4. Use open-ended questions to get people to speak more freely. You should always talk less than the person you have called. It makes others feel more comfortable, particularly if you are asking them to make a decision. The more they talk, the easier it is for them to “buy into” what you are proposing.
The rest of this article can be read by clicking HERE.
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