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Resourcefulness Opens Unlimited Doors

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June 6, 2010 Business, Connection, Networking

How often have you asked someone for a reference? How often has someone else asked you for a recommendation? Being resourceful and top of mind to others who recognize that you have the gift of giving is a valuable asset to have, especially in the business world. Call to mind individuals that are reliable and resourceful. Hopefully, others see you in that same positive light.

So, what are some of the specific ways you can be a “go to” person? What are some of the behaviors you can implement immediately to set you apart and to further enhance your credibility?

  1. Consider sending invites to events to individuals with whom you wish to stay connected.
  2. Offer to make introductions to people you meet that can benefit from meeting people you know.
  3. If you read about something that can be of value to someone, share the information.
  4. Maintain a dynamite rolodex of contacts and what they offer. Let others know that when they have a need for a product or service, you’d love to help them connect with the right person. Start now.
  5. Being resourceful is a strong quality to have. Individuals you help will often want to help you in return. People love to help others.
  6. It’s easy to “cash in on a favor” when you’ve helped someone else.
  7. Do the unexpected!

There will always be an endless number of people clamoring for business, attention and their share of the marketplace. Developing the proper skills will reap huge rewards over time. No doubt you can make sales and establish lasting relationships without going through the ideas I’ve suggested. Every now and then business will “fall in your lap.”

The reality is that to ensure your long term goals and to foster your sustainability in a competitive arena, it certainly is worth taking time to network differently. One of the most effective ways to be remembered by the individuals you meet through any networking arena is to be resourceful. Look for specific ways to stay connected to specific associates you meet by noting what you can do in the future that will give others a reason to stay connected to you. Go for what you want and remember, people will do business with people they like and with people they trust. In any competitive arena, being recognized as a resourceful business person will undoubtedly differentiate you from others who offer similar products/services. Implement these simple steps and reap substantial rewards for doing so. What have you got to lose? What might you gain? Test the waters. Apply what works for you. Start now.

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Be the Bearer of Gifts

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May 18, 2010 Connection, Networking

You possess a wealth of ideas and information that you can gift to others. by guest Contributor Diana Nichols (Chapter excerpted from the book, 42 Rules of Effective Connections) One of the easiest ways to really connect with someone, and make an impression, is to give them a gift that has real value to them.
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Making Networking Work for You

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May 12, 2010 Connection, Habits, Networking

Remember the Total Cereal commercial a few years back? You’ll have to eat ten bowls of the leading brand to get the same nutrition that’s in one bowl of Total! The advertiser’s point is clear: If you want better nutrition for less calories (not to mention money!), you’ll logically choose the “one-bowl” alternative. This same
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Better Business Tip: Blog Regularly!

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November 27, 2008 Networking

Are you using a blog to promote your business? If so, you are on the right track! A blog is a great communication tool and it also serves as a relationship builder. When you do business online, you cannot greet your customers face to face and get to know them as you would in a
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Ravioli with Butternut Squash Cream Sauce (Holiday Entree)

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November 24, 2008 Networking

Hello and Thanks to the guests at my recent Joy of Connecting event in Decatur for requesting this receipe.  I thought I would place it on our great new JOC Blog for all to see.  Hope others enjoy as much at our group did.   As you will see you can make it rich and sinful
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How Gratitude can bring an increase in your bottom line!

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November 23, 2008 Business, Networking, Relationships

I hauled myself out of bed the other morning at 4AM in order to attend a Breakfast networking meeting that was entitled How Gratitude can bring an increase in your bottom line!  When I first got the invitation to this meeting, I thought Oh Boy!  This is right up my alley.  But after a long
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Let’s Stay Connected!

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October 29, 2008 Networking

The Joy of Connecting is a wonderful community representing amazing women.  This is a great opportunity for us to be ‘connected’ even though we are located nationwide.  Please share your experiences, your connections and your comments so we can exchange ideas, resources and shorten the physical distance between us!  I’ll be on the lookout for
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Relationship Building Online: Getting in the Habit

CONSISTENCY | INTERNETWORK MARKETING | RELATIONSHIP | TRAINING 5 Tips: You will be amazed at the difference being consistent in this way will change – well, just about everything in your life. by Andrea Goodsaid ________________________________________ As I sit here chowing on a bag of Peppermint Patties, after just yesterday getting pretty clear on the
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What a working mom needs for Mother’s Day (in addition to more time)

by Dory Devlin You know if she knows you’re feeling the pinch this year with rising gas prices, job uncertainty, and all-around-everything-is-so-expensive anxiety, Mom is not going to want you to spend a ton on her this Mother’s Day. The market analysts who watch just how much we spend on what predict fewer dollars will
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Networking nicely: Pick a good role model

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May 4, 2008 Networking

by Diane K. Danielson Sometimes the best role models for business and networking don’t come from the business world at all. One such role model for me is my friend’s mom, who was a master of “the greeting.” She greets everyone she meets with the biggest smile and with such excitement, you’d think you were
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