As mentioned in my last post, I recently attended the POC Conference in Toronto. It was a fabulous experience and, in addition to having the honour of presenting to 70 professional organizers from all over Canada, I heard some excellent speakers, including Joe Roberts, The Skid Row CEO and Margarita Ibbott of Downshifting – Professional…
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Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Social Media Time
There are literally hundreds of social media sites with many different purposes, and you could easily devote your entire week to exploring new sites, maintaining your connections, and updating your profiles! Unfortunately, although effective social networking can and does lead to business opportunities, you can’t make a living at it, so it’s important to use…
Do Your Management Skills Need Improvement?
One of the “special dates” marked on my blogging calendar for March is “Improve Management Skills Month.” I haven’t been able to find any information about the origins of this event, but it did inspire me to write a series of posts last year which, in my humble opinion, are well worth reading again. Essential…
Benefit from the Experience of Others
At one of the first small business networking events I ever attended, the group leader gave an excellent presentation in which she explained that no matter what you’re working on, you don’t have to learn everything the hard way. Whether it’s a marketing technique, an administrative procedure, or something specific to the services you offer,…
In Celebration of Networking
Today is the Third Annual International Networking Day, part of a week-long celebration for people who grow their business through networking. It’s hard for me to believe that I have only been networking for five years, because it’s now such an important part of my life! Although these days, much of my networking is conducted…
The Incredible Power of Networking
According to Wikipedia, “Business networking is a marketing method by which business opportunities are created through networks of like-minded business people.” Most small business owners, especially those in service-based industries, will name networking as their most effective marketing tool. But it’s important to remember that networking isn’t just about generating business!
