Have any of your customers or prospects ever said to you, "I didn't know you did that?" This is usually said after you have found out that they used someone else for a service you do. Don't you just love it? I guess you never want to turn to them and say very loudly, "Of course I can do that, what … [Read more...]
Are Business Cards Still Relevant
August 21, 2014 by 2 Comments
I was at a chamber after-hours mixer when a friend who reads these great weekly marketing tips asked me a question: "Are business cards still relevant?" I thought about it, and my answer is yes. For networking or doing business with other business people, the business card is still … [Read more...]
Why Are You Here? It’s Not To Get Business Obviously.
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Good Morning One of the leads group that I go to does a networking tip of the week. This week, I gave the tip and would like to tell it to you here. Have you ever gone to a networking event where you had to RSVP, maybe had to get a ticket, and pay a fee? Now you're talking to someone and are … [Read more...]
I Will Not Get Over It, I’m The Customer
February 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Good Morning I got a business card from a business owner the other day. She has the type of business that is usually a brick-and-mortar retail location. But on her business card, she listed only the company name, phone number, and web site. No location or email address. The only way I can … [Read more...]
Stop Steaming Me Up!
September 27, 2012 by 2 Comments
Good Morning I go to a lot of networking events, you know, events to meet other business people with the hopes of getting a few leads, maybe drum up some new business. If I'm really lucky, get something to eat. What steams me up the most is when I'm talking to someone and I get to the point … [Read more...]
