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Social media

Geoffrey Prince — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:51:25 +0000

Wednesday 4th August 2010

I thought I had a reasonable amount of knowledge regarding the use of Social Media/Marketing. However yesterday I was invited by Wayne Farrell of Business4Breakfast to lunch at the Ramada Hotel Chester, followed by a presentation by Pippa Adams of Prodo Media a [digital marketing agency] based in Chester.

Pippa, Amy and Kate did a fantastic job of taking us to another level; that level was “talking to you, not down to you” as often happens when these internet wiz kids are talking computer jargon. Although at times Ami’s voice was very low the information passed out was tremendous. I personally gained a lot more than I thought I would, indeed I wrote over five pages of A4 double side notes.

The team covered the basics of setting up accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and finally blogging sites and what they can do, what a combined WebLog; which by the way is a “Website with a blog built in Blog” can do for you business profile, that is if you do it CONSISTANTLY for a SHORT time each and every day.

I must congratulate Wayne for his inspiring leadership for arranging for his 10 breakfast groups, which by the way cover Liverpool, the Wirral, Chester, North Wales and finally Warrington for Prodo Media to make their presentation. The only downside was that a lot of Wayne’s membership missed what was in my opinion a tremendous and informative afternoon. If you would like more information you can contact Pippa at pippa@prodo.com or Wayne at wayne@waynefarrell.com

Speed-networking

Geoffrey Prince — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:40:44 +0000

Friday 12th March

Speed-networking with a TWIST

Last night I attended the Chester, Ellesmere & Neston monthly business forum and with over 50 people but what was so refreshing was there were so many new faces. Everybody did their individual 15 seconds of fame and unfortunately most people took longer, it’s a pity networkers can’t gauge time more accurately! However Eric Hearn of Business Scene www.business-scean.com was presiding over the event. Eric was there to get us started on our speed-networking with a twist. This was the good bit; the twist was when you were going through your 60 second pitch you had to do it in the third person, as though you where actually giving testimonial on yourself, I must say it did take some minutes for a lot of people to understand but when it got going it did carry some power, the volume increased, the inhabitations where put to one side but overall I felt it was well worth doing. What was very good was that a lot of referrals took place. It was a very good team effort.

Networking thoughts

Geoffrey Prince — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:36:22 +0000

Monday 1st February 2010

“A far sighted businessperson is constantly aware of new opportunities and not just between 9am to 5pm. They are always searching and going THAT EXTRA MILE.”

Networking, the basics

Geoffrey Prince — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:59:02 +0000

Friday 18th December 2009

A lot of people think that business networking events are all about ‘selling-yourself’ or ‘working a room’. I’ve always said that networking isn’t about that at all, it’s about building relationship and projecting you and your company image attractive to people in a way they hadn’t realised before. It’s about developing you and your business, not ramming it down someone’s throat.

However, not everyone thinks they have good networking skills. They look at other people who appear to be at ease in the networking environment, and think, they a natural at this; I could never do that. You should always remember, the same as learning to drive a car, you move through the gears very slowly at first until you’ve gained a lot more experience and passed you test feeling more confident with yourself; all those people in the room had to start at some time themselves, indeed in that very same room there will be people just like you!

As far as I’m concerned, you can network; business networking skills can be learnt and are far easier to pick up than you might think.

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Networking lifeblood

Geoffrey Prince — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:49:31 +0000

Tuesday 15th December 2009

Positive networking is the lifeblood of YOUR business. Why do so many business owners shy away from networking? Over the years I have personally heard so many lame excuses, the classic has to “Nobody in their correct mind gets up at 05-45hrs to meet the same old people, week-in and week-out” That’s complete nonsense, I have over the years, picked up more business before 09-00hrs (what they would call the official start-time) and still function for a full day afterwards.

Networking Tip

Geoffrey Prince — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:33:42 +0000

Monday 30th November 2009

“Networking is all about coming out of your own, comfort zone. Meeting people but, not trying to sell to them, there and then. Networking is about building relationships first. Networking is about being consistant in what you do”

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Networking

Geoffrey Prince — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:14:01 +0000

Monday 16th November 2009

4 more tips to networking

17 You should attempt to build a rapport with people. Become someone others look to as a font of knowledge.
18 Aim always to highlight what you do and try to bring in anecdotal situations to build genuine interest.
19 When you have joined a group, try to get involved in the background first before you push yourself forward.
20 Try hard to bring helpful leads to the group, leads that are genuine and not maybe’s, people will then try harder to help you because you are trying to help others.

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Networking tips

Geoffrey Prince — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:21:05 +0000

Thursday 12th November 2009

4 more tips to networking

9 Be yourself at every event, this will leave a lasting impression
10 You should visit as many groups as possible; there are so many these days. You’ll be more than welcome at most and it’s cheaper than advertising.
11 You must understand that to be successful you’ll need to be able to give to the group before you can expect to take from the group.
12 Never miss a networking event. Prospecting is your “Lifeblood” in business.

Networking

Geoffrey Prince — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:35:59 +0000

Wednesday 11th November 2009

4 more tips to networking

1 Always put the person you’re talking too at the front of things and yourself in second place
2 Being confident and having a positive attitude is very important but don’t become a bore, let them talk as well
3 You should follow up very quickly on the people you’ve spoken with at the networking event. This will prove your genuine and mean business
4 Make sure you collect all business cards and write on them the date and venue, it certainly helps later

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4 more Tips for networking

Geoffrey Prince — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:49 +0000

5 Your handshake will tell people what you’re like, not a limp fish and certainly not a bone-crusher.
6 You were born with two ears and one mouth, so listen twice as hard as you speak
7 Your goal in networking is to foster and develop relationships
8 You should learn to ask open-ended questions the same as you do when you’re selling in the field

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