Business Networking Tips in "Business Advice"

Are You Communicating Effectively?

posted on January 17, 2011

A whole lot of good networking is about good communication. So the question is, are you communicating effectively?In this post I just want to highlight a couple of basic communication priorities as well as share some thoughts on e-mail communication pet peeves (as suggested by a good friend). Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Are You Prepared to Succeed?

posted on January 9, 2011

I’ve learned something incredibly powerful in just the last couple of months that I’m eager to share with all of you, because it’s made a really significant difference for me.As with most things this is a really simple idea that can create some pretty profound results, and applies to a LOT of different things. Networking and one-on-one meetings are just one area. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Adaptability

posted on December 27, 2010

If you're like me you're probably spending some time this week putting the final touches on some of your plans for 2011, defining and refining many of your goals and strategies for what has the promise to be your best year yet.Having been here before the challenge with all of these plans is that they never seem to work out exactly as planned. Does anything? Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Don't Give Up on December

posted on December 6, 2010

Too many people write off December as a month to do business. They reason that everybody is on vacation, too focused on the holidays and otherwise unfocused.The truth is for exactly these reasons, and a few more, December can be a great month to do business.You're working right? You can't be the only one. :) Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Holiday Networking Advice (Not the Kind You're Expecting)

posted on November 29, 2010

Well it's official. With Thanksgiving behind us and the lights up on the house it's officially full fledged holiday season. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Don't Be Afraid to Ask

posted on November 22, 2010

Typically when I have an opportunity to speak with a group about networking I will ask the audience before we begin what they're hoping to gain from my presentation. This always brings about some interesting questions and in the next couple of weeks I'll address some of the more interesting ones I've heard recently that are generally outside of what my talks are designed to cover. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

Secrets of Planning and Strategy

posted on November 15, 2010

Author: Scott Ingram

One Touch Isn't Enough

posted on November 5, 2010

If you're a student of networking you should already know how critically important follow-up is. However, from what I've seen of most people's follow-up it's not nearly enough. Here are some thoughts to help you get much much more from your efforts. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

What Do You Need?

posted on October 29, 2010

Many people come turn to networking because they need something. What is that need for you? What do you hope your networking efforts will produce for you? It might be something that will help you advance your career or your business today. Maybe you're laying a foundation for future opportunities. Right now be as specific as you can and write that thing down... What do you need? Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram

An Often Overlooked Networking Opportunity

posted on October 25, 2010

Many people look to organized events as their primary excuse to network. However, some of the best opportunities to network for the best long term bang for your buck may be sitting next to you on an almost daily basis. Read more »

Author: Scott Ingram