So you’re sitting at your desk thinking how busy you are but you hesitate working with a virtual assistant. Why is that? Is it the money? Did you do the math and figure it would be easier and cost effective to do the work yourself? I have to be honest with you. I’m sure you’re a smart person, but this isn’t one of your best decisions. Did you throw away 5 hours today doing administrative work? Or are you wasting time looking for some clever, inspirational quote online to add to your Facebook page instead of contacting prospective clients? Or maybe you’re on hold ordering business cards or other office supplies.
Bryan Dyson, the former CEO of Coca-Cola explained that he feels we juggle 5 different balls: a health ball, a family ball, a friends ball, a work ball and a spirituality ball. Four of the five are made out of crystal. If we drop them, they are going to shatter. Only one ball is made out of rubber and bounces back: the work ball.
How does a professional speaker develop a speech? They have three basic parts that they work on in a prepared presentation: structure, content and delivery. Think about these questions before your next business to business networking event and you’ll never be at a loss for what to say (and how to say it). Here are three sets of networking vpc based on this presentation format. Next time you are wondering how to network, start with this basic set up and have answers ready to these questions.
Take stock of your business contacts, who are your confidants, mentors? Who do you know and what do they do? Do you belong to professional networking groups or Chamber of commerce in your areas? LinkedIn is one of such business networking sites that comes to mind.
1) Get clear on what you’re looking for. What kind of software defined networking job or opportunity do you want? Keep it short and sweet so you can communicate it easily. Practice that as your “elevator speech” for meeting new potential employers or future colleagues.
I recommend using AWeber to manage your database and send out emails if you’re starting out. This service is easy to use, inexpensive to start and allows you to send professional looking emails that get through spam filters.
These two tips have revolutionised my performance and success rate at business networking events, practice them and I hope that they work for you too.