Category Archives: business networking

Networking to Grow Your Business

Posted on April 10, 2014 by sdrefnet

Love it or hate it, networking is a great way to grow your business. The old adage that people like to do business with people they know is a fact all 29 million US small business owners must embrace. Networking, … Continue reading →

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The shy guy’s guide to networking*

Posted on August 27, 2013 by sdrefnet

Follow these steps and you’ll never be a wallflower at a work function again. There’s no backing out. You walk into the room, sign in and take your badge. You quickly scan for people you might know and find no … Continue reading →

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Dining Etiquette: The Art of a Mannerly Business Meal

Posted on August 25, 2013 by sdrefnet

he savvy professional knows the importance of strong dining skills and it should come as no surprise that dining, unless done well, could be disastrous to your reputation. It is for this reason that second interviews are often conducted over … Continue reading →

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7 tips for getting the best small business website

Posted on August 21, 2013 by sdrefnet

Last week, I walked through 7 reasons why you need a small business website, and this week, following on from there, I’m going to cover 7 ways in which you can get the best small business website possible. These tips … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Generate Traffic to Your Site for Free

Posted on August 20, 2013 by sdrefnet

Most businesses now count on a web presence as a big part of their marketing campaign. Whether it is a small start-up or a major corporation, Internet marketing is absolutely necessary for businesses that want to reach the biggest audience. Luckily for … Continue reading →

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How To Get Meetings With People Who Don’t Have Time For You

Posted on August 18, 2013 by sdrefnet

Jason, an entrepreneur I’ve known for over a decade, came out to the ranch today. He was celebrating selling his company and just beginning to think through his next moves. Since he wasn’t from Silicon Valley, he decided to use his time … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Grow Your Small Business Using Automation And Referrals

Posted on August 17, 2013 by sdrefnet

True, a few customers may send other business your way simply because you did a good job, but that’s not a growth strategy — that’s just crossing your fingers and hoping. To successfully scale up your small business, you need … Continue reading →

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Essential Networking: How to Attract Quality Referrals

Posted on August 15, 2013 by sdrefnet

There is a difference between receiving lots of referrals and attracting quality referrals. There is nothing better than word-of-mouth recommendations which speak volumes and are a highly effective, low-cost form of marketing. In this fast paced world we are living … Continue reading →

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5 strategies for global expansion

Posted on August 14, 2013 by sdrefnet

FORTUNE — Eric Zuziak reckons that the Chinese middle class saved him from ruin. Before the real estate bust of the past four years, a company in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province in China, noticed on Zuziak’s website all … Continue reading →

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Twitter’s New Photo Galleries and Other News You Need to Know

Posted on August 13, 2013 by sdrefnet

Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,” a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. Today, we’re looking at three stories from the tech world you may have missed. … Continue reading →

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