How does Your Business Grow?

Mary, Mary, How Does Your Business Grow?

What are some of the things that can be done to help Business Grow?  Does Networking come to mind?

Getting out and meeting new people always has the potential for new clients or meeting someone who can help us find new clients.

What makes a good Networking person?


Here are 5 points that I feel make a good networker -

-  Good Listening skills - We were given one mouth and 2 ears for a reason.  When we meet someone new, we need to listen to what they have to say about themselves and their business.

-  Have a Givers Gan attitude - By giving we receive.  This can be in the way of information, business, referrals, introductions, etc.  I'm reminded of Zig Ziglar's quote - "If you help enough people get what they want, you'll receive what you want."

-  Be a Connector - After you listen, connect/introduce the person to someone whom you feel would be a good resource for them - as a referral partner, information resource, business, etc.


-  Be Trust Worthy - Do what you say you will do.  Most people do business with people they know like and trust.  If people can rely on you, they are more apt to refer business to you and stay with you versus going elsewhere over a price difference.

-   Follow Up - The fortune's in the follow up.  Rarely do we meet someone for the very first time and immediately do business with them.  It takes time and building the relationship.  Schedule time to get to know someone and how you can be of help to them.  Keep in touch.  Life and business change.  We can't assume everything remains status quo.

So remember a Good Networker is not focused on themselves and where they are going to make their next sale, but they are focused on how they can be of service to others.

I recently read a book entitled 'The Networking Guru' which was written by my friend and colleague, James Barber.  It is a good read with lots of practical information on how to be a good networker.  I highly recommend it.  You can find it on Amazon.

Happy Networking!
Annette
Painted Lady Enterprises

An Attitude of Gratitude

The time has changed. The days are shorter, but it seems the years are getting shorter too.  I would like to think that 'time flies when you're having fun,' rather than it being because I'm getting older. But with every passing year I cherish my life and my loved ones even more. For who knows how much time we have left to be with them and enjoy their company.

I found a wonderful inspirational article I want to share with you.  It's called 'Keep an Attitude of Gratitude.' It is from the book 'Attitude is Everything.'  The article was written by Vicki Hitzges and features Zip Ziglar, who is one of my all time favorite motivational speakers.  (The book is also by Vicki.)  Be sure and read all of the article and learn about the marbles.  Click Here to go to the Article.

The book is available on Amazon - 


November is most noted for Thanksgiving, let us give thanks for All the things for which we are grateful. What are you grateful for?   I am grateful for my wonderful family, my health, my marriage, my friends, my home, my business, and my list goes on and on.

Thank you for your time.  Your feedback and comments are welcomed and appreciated.

In gratitude,
Annette
Painted Lady Enterprises
"Helping You and Your Business Look Good"