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Effective Networking = Business/personal Success
I quite positive I am not the first and will not be the last person to tell you that you can accelerate your business and personal success by effectively building and maintaining your network. “You need to network more,” anonymous Marketing consultant. “Stop cold calling, start networking,” anonymous Sales Trainer. “Go to more networking events,” anonymous Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. “Pass out more business cards,” anonymous Professional Association President.

Guerrilla Problem-Solving
Guerrillas know that it's easier to sell the solution to a problem than to sell a positive benefit. That's why they position themselves as problem-solvers.

The One-third Rule: And You?
I had established the one-third rule: For every three hours you spend at work you have to spend at least one hour outside the office on professional development.
Public Speaking: Its Many Benefits Can Grow Your Business
Smart professionals well understand the value of relationship building in developing and keeping new business. What better vehicle to further such cause than an event at which you are a featured speaker? Speaking multiplies the benefits of networking by initiating face-to-face personal connections. By addressing a topic which illustrates something you know about, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how fruitful public speaking can be. New prospects and clients will come out of the woodwork... or at least the folding chairs!
Association Involvement Can Increase Visibility
Getting involved with associations will not only enhance your visibility, your business image and sales, it can also give you a mood boost, resulting in renewed energy that you can bring back to the office.

How to Expand Your Referral Base
Everyone talks about the importance of networking. But, do it the wrong way or talk about the wrong things, and you'll do more harm than good for your company and your promotions. Here are some tips to get the most out of any networking event, and walk away with more than just a stack of business cards.
A Whole New Mind at Work - Watch How Right Brainers Will Rule
Arupa Tesolin interviews Daniel Pink, Author of "A Whole New Mind at Work - Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future"

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“A Business Coach’s Top Ten Tactics for Marketing Professional Services”
Marketing professional services is a real and difficult challenge. The challenges of marketing professional services are different from those of marketing products. Two major reasons for the differences are that clients cannot see or touch professional services before they buy them and the professional services are often produced and consumed simultaneously. And another reason is that marketing professional services is split among marketing, sales, professional and management staff instead of a dedicated marketing and sales force. Based upon my research and my own professional experience, I developed a Top Ten Tactics for marketing professional services. My top ten tactics for marketing professional services are:

No One Ever Tells Us/No One Ever Asks Us
The Seattle Sonics, a National Basketball Association team, are having problems. This is nothing new for the Sonics, nor for many professional teams. The same could be said for many businesses. The actual problem is universal.

Bringing Association Teams Together - One Game At a Time!
In this article published in the Canadian Society of Association Executives Association Magazine details tips and techniques for getting teams to work together more efficiently.
The Value of the Certification Process A PI Q and A
The following is an interesting question that was submitted by an eSourcing and SCM Professional regarding the relevancy of the certification programs offered through a number of associations. Reader Question: In SCM, what is the relevance of certifications like APICS-CSCP? Raheel Ahmad eSourcing & SCM Professional India My Response: I actually just returned from a speaking engagement at the APICS Houston 6 Packed conference. While I both write and teach accredited courses for organizations such as the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), this was my first event with APICS.

The Web 2.0 Association: Reader Response (CPPC-CCMP Profile)
Response to our recent sponsor profile articles is quite active with the posting on services procurement garnering more than 20 comments. As is our normal practice, I am more than pleased to share these comments with you starting with the feedback that was received from a supply chain professional in Panama regarding the August 20th post titled “The Web 2.0 Association: A Dynamic Engagement Between Stakeholders Sharing the Same Interests and Goals.

Filing So You Can Find it Again
According to the National Association of Professional Organizers, it costs $120 in labor to track down a misplaced document or $250 in labor to recreate it. YUCK! Filing systems that work with the way you work are critical to cost management. The following tips will aid you in setting up systems to meet your needs.
Managing Your Daily Barrage of E-Mail
Computers have made our world a much more information rich society, but they have also created so much information that it is sometimes hard to track it all. Most executives average about 100 pieces of e-mail per day! Additionally, according to the National Association of Professional Organizers, e-mail has added one to two hours to each person's work schedule per day compared to 10 years ago. Here 11 Tips for When When You are the Receiver of Email
Help Others Manage Their Daily Baragge of Email and Save Time Too
Computers have made our world a much more information rich society, but they have also created so much information that it is sometimes hard to track it all. Most executives average about 100 pieces of e-mail per day! Are you adding to that barrage? According to the National Association of Professional Organizers, e-mail has added one to two hours to each person's work schedule per day compared to 10 years ago. Here are 10 tips to use when you are the sender of e-mail to save you and the receiver time.

100% Responsible Listening Turns Fantasy into Reality
Published in International Listening Association’s THE LISTENING PROFESSIONAL. Skilled Listening IS the difference between Fantasy and Reality.

WHY working with a Public Adjuster can be good for your independent insurance agency and for your customers
WHY Independent Insurance Agents should consider working with a Public Adjuster to handle and resolve home owners and business insurance damage claims. Insurance agents need to realize that Public Insurance Adjusters are not your enemy. If you help your customer pick a claims professional who understands YOUR insurance claims business, adheres to a Professional Code of Ethics and has an excellent reputation, you will have done a great service for them. Here are guidelines for how to pick a good Public Adjuster: - They should be licensed in the state the loss occurs in - A member of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) - Experienced with a range of disasters and has worked with many insurance companies - Local knowledge of contractors, repair and remediation prices, building codes, etc.
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