Well, it’s time to check up on your network and build solid relationships. Can you make people smile with your actions and your interest?
-What organizations do I currently belong to and am I active in?
-Who can I meet with in the next few weeks to “refresh” my networking relationship?
-What am I doing this week and this month to get to events and meet new prospects?
If you ask yourself , ” Who am I going to help?” and not worry about “Who is going to help me?” then your life and experience will be an hourly suprise.
Testimonies have proven that if you have a well-developed network, you probably aren’t going to be greatly affected by a softening economy.
How many people do you know that are having their best year ever. I know of an IT company that is. They have developed a niche market of working with veterinarian clinics, that they have also built through word of mouth referrals and thourough dedicated service.
When you build a solid base of advocates for your business, it will continue to thrive no matter what is going on. The referrals won’t dry up, because you are on the inside track with referral partners.How about with a human resources manager who is in charge of moving people into your city? Can they use your product or service?
You see it’s all about attitude! It’s about working smarter and building trusting relationships with your referral partners. A strong network can outlast economic cycles.
It is your foundation build on rock …..not sand.
Start today, right now. Volunteer for your church or any club. Junior Achievement is a great place. The schools really benefit from business expertise in the classroom. Your future employees need you. The teachers need you. Get involved in your community, help out with the Chamber of Commerce. Go on http://meetup.com and find some social or business events in your area. Go after life and service with a passion and it will come back to you.
In the process you will make at least two people smile.
Make people smile with a card, a phone call, a gesture, act of kindness, simple silent gift , or just by listening and caring.
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