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Relationships, Business and Networking - A Delicate Balance

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:26:55 +0000

Today, as I opened my Skype window to “check in with my Skype buddies” and see what has been happening over the weekend, I found this message waiting for me. “Hi Carol, I am from website design and development company based in India. As you arrange public conference so you must interacted with the people of [...]

Thanksgiving: A Time for Love and Gratitude and a Time for Reflection

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:52:45 +0000

I just wanted to take a few minutes to wish each of you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and hope that your day is filled with lots of gratitude and love. This is the time of year when we all start to reflect on the what ifs, what would have happened, what could of happened, what [...]

Networking: Encourage Children to Learn and Participate

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:36:20 +0000

Networking takes on many shapes, sizes and forms. We can, and should be, networking everywhere, every day, wherever we go. We talk about ways to develop and attract new business, help others to build their business by providing referrals for them and generally encouraging and supporting other business owners as they move on through their [...]

Who Do YOU Know is an Online Business Manager?

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:26:30 +0000

I am honored today to be asked to participate in a Book Blog Tour for a great new resource for business owners and Virtual Assistants. Tina Forsythe has just published a book titled Becoming An Online Business Manager. As a virtual business owner and a former VA (Virtual Assistant), Forsythe knows first-hand the challenges that are [...]

Are You Frustrated with Networking Results?

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:42:04 +0000

Are you frustrated with the results you get from networking? Tell me where you are networking and what’s causing your frustration. Perhaps I can help you move past that “block” to get the results you are seeking from your networking activities. Are you listening to what others have to say? Are you finding a way to [...]

The Celebrity Experience

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:18:13 +0000

Wow, I’m so excited and thrilled that I was asked to participate in Donna Cutting’s blog tour to showcase her new book “The Celebrity Experience!” I’m going to be writing a book review on this book as well, so please be sure to check back for that as well. Let me begin this by saying, [...]

Are You Respectful with Your Network?

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:18:39 +0000

Tonight I was spending some time on FaceBook - looking at the profiles of those that have either added me as a friend or who had accepted my friend request. All of a sudden, this post became crystal clear to me to come and talk to you about being respectful of your network. As you know, [...]

What are Your Networking Challenges?

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:46:39 +0000

Do you Twitter? I am learning more each day about Twitter is a tool that will help me with networking! Getting to know new people, finding out what their needs and/or wants are and generally enjoying their selected topics is a great way to start each morning. Not wanting to be a “card-carrying” member or a [...]

What NOT to Do When Meeting Someone for the First Time

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:19:57 +0000

People are meeting new people all the time . . . in restaurants, at shopping malls, in movie theaters, grocery stores and more. It’s amazing how many of us consider ourselves to be networkers, yet we don’t have a clue what to do (or not to do) after we meet someone! Jason Jacobsohn, Networking Insight had [...]

Paying it Forward . . .

admin — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:57:49 +0000

Pay It Forward PIF, standing for Pay (or more recently Pass) It Forward is based on the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward.” Where acts or deeds of kindness are done without expecting something in return, just passing it on, with hope that the recipients of the acts of kindness will do the same. Thank you to Debbie at Creations by [...]

Strong Connections on all levels

drsallywitt — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:55:24 +0000

Carol Deckert is one of my favorite people on the planet. I first met her through LinkedIn, then the group LinkedIn Power Women. After a bit, we started chatting on Skype. After I was asked to join Carol as a co-moderator of LinkedIn Power Women, we found that we not only had a lot in common, [...]

Netweaving Begins With: “Who Do You Know Who . . .”

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:46:59 +0000

Good morning everyone! Things have been a little quiet around here lately. What have you all been up to? Tell us about your latest networking event that you attended - online or offline - meet any new interesting people? Netweaving is really a lot of fun and it is the latest, best way to utilize your [...]

Why should I do business with you?

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:08:04 +0000

What makes you and your business different from your competitors’ business? Tell me why you are unique and why you should be chosen over all your competitors to do business with! As members of my weekly RUN group will tell you, this is a question I am constantly asking them as we give our referral requests [...]

Come and Network with Me!

admin — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:22:05 +0000

I am participating in the MarketingSalad.com Online Social Networking Event, and would love for you to join us! Social networking is very hot right now, and this event is going to help you sample social networking and learn how to use social networking to get clients. The event is hosted by Biana Babinsky, the online business consultant, expert and author. She has gained [...]

Quote of the Day - Do quotes motivate you?

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:44:10 +0000

Bill Cates, from The Referral Minute, writes some great email posts. Today’s included a great quote that I felt compelled to share with all of you . . . Quote of the Week “Referrals come through who you are, not what you sell.” Think about that - does that motivate you to change the way you think or [...]

Business Networking & Relationship Building Skype Room Guidelines

admin — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:03:12 +0000

GUIDELINES: Everyone is welcome to join Carol Deckert’s - Business Networking and Relationship Building Skype Room as long as your behavior is professional and non-threatening. EVERY new person entering this room MUST introduce themselves by their first and last name. It is difficult to get to know someone only by their aliases. Your introductions can [...]

Networking with Skype Rooms

admin — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:47:07 +0000

Networking with the use of Skype Rooms is becoming very popular. Skype is a service that allows you to talk computer-to-computer for free, anywhere in the world! If you would like to begin using Skype, download the software at http://www.skype.com - it only takes a few minutes to download and you can begin searching your [...]

Managing all Those Connections, How Do You Do It?

admin — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:23:25 +0000

One of my newest connections on LinkedIn sent me an email a few days ago, with a question as to how I manage my connections. For those of you who are building a network and are “afraid” of over-extending yourself, read on . . . Here is my response: Don’t be overwhelmed, take it one step at [...]

Expanding our networking reach globally while leveraging our time locally.

CoachChris33 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:03:36 +0000

As a web based Health Coach, I stumbled across a cool tool that perhaps you can use: VoIP Virtual Office/Classroom. I have found using this platform to be comfortable and the communication rich features to be very versatile. I now am able to see and hear my clients without incurring phone charges. Sessions (voice/text) can be recorded [...]

Good Intentions = A-C-T-I-O-N

admin — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:22:35 +0000

I was chatting with a friend of mine in California today and he asked me how much I knew about another person. My response was that I was familiar with the name, knew a little about her but she was on my Intention List for 2008. I hurried to add that my Intention List (for the [...]

Are you Podcasting?

admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:30:44 +0000

Scott Andrews, a connection of mine (Plaxo Pulse) just shared this with me and I thought you might find this information useful! Yes, that is his affiliate link for the software but I suggest you check it out and decide for yourself if it is good for your business. ARRiiVE: Podcasting as COLLABORATION or BLOG TOOL? Have [...]

Netweaving Your Way through Blogging

admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:27:15 +0000

Wow, I just listened to an awesome presentation by Debra Simpson, on WECAI’s First Fridayz event. Debra shared some great tips on increasing the visibility of your blog, how to make it more interesting and how to collect some “link love!” Debra Simpson says visit magicinblogging for some how-to videos! You can also find Debra’s podcasts at [...]

Relaxed . . . Non-aggressive Networking!

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:36:27 +0000

I enjoy meeting people, don’t you? As I was growing up, my parents warned me not to talk to strangers. Then I became a business owner and found that in order to generate new business and/or referrals, I had to talk to strangers! Now what should I do? Without funds available for a marketing budget, [...]