You + Who = Success?

Who in your community would be a good partner for cross-promotion your small scrapbook business? Give it some thought, you might be surprised!

When I'm Looking For An Opportunity - I Look For These Qualities

WMI was able to provide me with valuable information and resources that will assist me in building my personal enterprise. Like you, I have no need, time or reason for hype fluff or smoke and mirrors.

Networking Quandry

Going networking tonight? What do you want to accomplish. If you don't know before you arrive at the event, you'll walk out later, having achieved just that, nothing. Plan for your networking success.

Effortless Networking - How To Find The Time To Network

If you struggle to find the time to network, while still keeping your business running, here's a simple and easy solution.

Is 2007 the Best Year for Call Center Outsourcing?

Recently, the answering service companies have experienced extremely important increases due to the large volume of information that need to be transmitted among business men and their clients. Is 2007 their year?

The Three Truths About Networking During the Holiday Season

Networking is an activity that should never stop. During the holiday season especially, people tend to take a break from networking due to family and work obligations. The truth of the matter is that you should constantly be networking and building relationships no matter the time of the year. The following truths should help you understand why it’s necessary to continue your networking during the holiday season.

Getting a Word in Edgewise

When you enter the hall where the networking event is taking place, does everyone seem deep in conversation? If so, reading networking body language will help you to know who to interrupt and who to leave alone.

Bartering Boosts Business and Is Good Karma Too

Bartering isn't just for tales of frontier life in the Old West. It's a viable technique for obtaining valuable products and services, creating networks, promoting your business and maybe even building up good karma. How's that for a win-win situation?

High Speed Business Building

The key to building a successful business online is much more simple then you have been led to believe. This article details several required strategies you need to know to make your business as successful as possible. Every small business and home based business owner needs to know this information.

How to Turn Simple Networking Snafus Into Effective Techniques

Networking is an activity that many people take part in on a regular basis. In fact, most of us don't even realize we are networking when it takes place. Most situations and conversations with colleagues, friends or new people should be taken seriously because you never know where it could lead you. Consider every opportunity to build a relationship as networking. Because we often get comfortable in our networking routine, we often forget some of the basic rules of relationship building. Pay attention to what's written below so you can become a more cognizant and effective networker. After all, a refresher never hurts!

Thoughtful Recruiting for Your Stamp or Scrap Biz

The drive of most direct sales companies in the scrapbook and stamping industry is to recruit, recruit, recruit. However, recruit carefully. Turning your best customers into your downline can actually cost you time and money. Sometimes, you are better off to leave well enough alone!

A One Stop Financial Solution

Amy Wright, 34, was extatic when her realtor showed her the three bedroom townhome overlooking the lushious golf course. It was exactly the home she was looking for. The interior was sunny and bright, with a newly remodeled kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and the perfect little study area to set up her new home office. It had a spectacular pool and a lovingly tended flower garden. Best of all—the seller had to move immediately, so the home was a steal and miraculously within her budget! Amy was already making moving preparations when suddenly, a devastating blow paralyzed her plans. Her credit application for a mortgage had been denied. She couldn’t understand how this had happened—just a year ago, her credit had been almost perfect! The last year had been a little tight, and sure she had a few late payments here and there…but she had no idea it was so bad that now she couldn’t even get the home of her dreams.

Games are a Reflection of Behavior

Games are an opening to our true natures. In games we can react immediately rather than with a careful response. Reactions often depend on your view of the game. If the game is seen as a one-time event, why not be brutal? But if this event is one in a series, then cooperation is clearly the better long-term strategy.

Determine Your Rate And Negotiate Carefully With Unreasonable Clients

Set expectations for services provided on a virtual basis. Evaluate circumstances and scale rate accordingly. Avoid clients who want top notch service at a rock bottom rate.

30 Tips for Keeping Meeting Expenses to a Minimum

Money makes the world go ‘round. And when it comes to meeting planning, money can probably get you whatever you want. However, few event planners have the luxury of an unlimited budget. Your boss ...