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8 Proven Networking Strategies of Successful Entrepreneurs

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We’re either time poor and don’t know where to find quality connections , or we leave a networking event with a stack of business cards but no solid relationships. My entire world changed when I learned that networking was not about building my database but about being the gateway to another great relationship. Do the work.

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

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Challenge yourself to learn two new things. I despise small talk, but I love to connect with new people and learn about them because there is always something interesting to glean. As an example for how your questions might flow: How do you know Allison? Learn their story. Commit to at least an hour. Compliment and shift.

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Tackling Business Strategy: 6 Tenets of Building a Scalable Brand

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Scalability refers to the ability of a business to increase revenue without much increase in costs. For example, suppose you own Emma’s Pet Treats. Work with a professional graphic designer at the planning stage of your business and consider all the possibilities for future growth. Similarly, create standardized style guides.

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25 Self-Help Books You (Probably) Haven’t Read

Success

The critical path to the goal you’re chasing is waiting for you on a bookshelf. For example: “Live as if your father were dead.” Surrendering your preferences and renouncing goals might seem like the opposite of following your heart, but in fact, it perfectly demonstrates the principle. You’d better learn to lead yourself first.

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

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Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success. The goal is to get in touch with whatever is making our current situation feel too constricting or just plain wrong. For example, starting a nonprofit may not be the best choice for someone with no business experience.

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Getting buy in from the boss

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Be mindful of your end goal – you need to tie in your request for L&D to your current position and how it will prepare you and your boss for the future. Will you share your learning with other Assistants thus increasing the ROI? Will the request tie in with one of your appraisal goals? Be prepared to negotiate if necessary.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

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Everywhere you go…there’s somebody new to learn to know! The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area. Ask questions and learn about the members near you. Where you work.