Happy Valentine's Day!!
Today's the day to give treats to your loved ones (and even yourself!). It's also the perfect time to acknowledge other people you appreciate, for example your suppliers, clients and prospects too.
And so, I have cooked up something special for you...
First, your Valentine's gift!
December is an interesting month for business. Many of my clients find that sales soften and slow down - some industries more so than others. I frequently hear the comment that now is not a good time for business. 
How can you build a strong network? It's really not rocket science. Here are some easy to do key strategies to develop a strong network.
Are you networking online? If you're not, you're missing out on a wealth of opportunities. Read on for a few tips on how to get started.
It's been said that "Relationships make the world go round". As business owners, relationships are at the core of our business and our abillity to develop strong relationships is key to our success. That includes relationships with our customers and clients, with our suppliers, our referral partners and all those people we network with year in and year out.
Do you feel awkward when you're at networking events? Are you less than thrilled to attend a networking event and would rather be home with a good book (or even housecleaning) than talk to people you don't even know? There are ways to make networking more comfortable - and more productive - even for shy, nervous, or reluctant networkers.
This past weekend I spent Saturday at the TEDxCapU event and had the opportunity to hear some great speakers share fresh ideas. The a couple really stood out for me and so here’s some thoughts that most inspired me…
When was the last time someone connected with you? No, not to solicit business or one of those so-called "follow up" calls after a networking event that ends up being a meaningless call or vague pitch of their services.
