Thaidoweb 2008

How’s your relationship?
I’m not prying into your personal life, so no need to worry. it’s just that lately I’ve noticed something about most network marketers which got me thinking.
Let me start with some background on these thoughts I had. One of the reasons an internet business seems so attractive is because of the ease with which you can communicate. This lends itself well to marketing, and in particular network marketing.
With me so far?
So we all jump into network marketing and [...]

Douglas Wilder, former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first elected Black Governor in the United States gave me advice that I will never forget. He said, “From this point on, when you walk into a room, walk in that room like you own it, when you talk with people remember to stand on your principles, keep your word, and people will want to associate with you.” His advice became synonymous with my career and everyday living.
At the [...]

You approach a stranger at an association meeting or industry conference with you arm outstretched and say: "Hi. My name is?.." And you’re off and running.
There’s an art to successful networking and business development. Rather than just exchange pleasantries you can gather information, gain allies, and explore potential opportunities. Here are ten tips to help you connect with people immediately, develop meaningful conversations and move on to profitable relationships.

Come prepared. Have two or three openers that you can use with [...]

Defining your purpose for joining a group.
When you make the decision to join a group, you should make sure that you have a clear understanding of what you would like to gain from the group. If you are there for business only, then you should make sure that you have as much to give others as you expect to get from the group. Business purposes are genuinely straight forward and nothing else will get in the way. If, on the [...]

There’s a time and place to network with people in order to generate leads, build rapport and form meaningful relationships. The change room at your gym, spa or country club isn’t one of them. It’s a lousy place to do any networking. Things dangle, imperfections are visible and being naked means that you’re vulnerable.
If the person is a yapper, you’re stuck listening to him since you won’t be able to scurry away to your car in your birthday suit. If [...]

Small businesses are really excluded from the global economy
Small businesses from many different industries, both traditional and hi-tech, have discovered a new way for them to succeed in the “global economy”.
It involves collaboration on large proposals, R&D and fulfilment of orders assisted by relatively low cost, virtual collaboration technology.
Traditionally many small businesses join supply chains centred on larger companies.
Unfortunately the companies at the bottom of such supply chains are often treated as commodity players and replaced with cheaper alternatives when [...]

In the workplace – and when dealing with workplace matters – networking is a powerful tool. And the same is true in personal and social situations, where friends and family can provide you with a great support system, both as you make decisions about change in your life and as you carry them out. Most of us already have a network, but many of us don’t know it, so we don’t use it. All of us can have a network, [...]

Good manners, good networking and good business all have the same thing in common. What they have in common is "you!" You are the secret weapon that everyone is looking for to help promote themselves effortlessly, enhance their communication skills, and more effectively network.
Sounds too easy, doesn’t it? It is easy! There is magic that will happen in both your professional and personal lives if you hone these skills. Once these skills are sharpened, you need to use these valuable [...]

A few years ago, I was attending a family function when I ran into a cousin of mine. Having not seen her in more than three years, she told me that her son had graduated from law school and had passed the bar examination and was now a lawyer at a very prestigious law firm in New York City.
“So what kind of law is he practicing?”, I asked.
“Well….law, The American kind” she replied.
“Ok, but what area of specialization? Bankruptcy? Criminal? [...]

I remember the first time I opened the fridge to get a drink of water and accidentally grabbed the wrong pitcher…
Glug…glug…glug…
Ahhh! Lemonade! My cheeks tingled from the surprising tart flavor as I gulped down an unexpected swig of Country Time.
Woooo-weee! That woke me up at 6 in the morning!
When it comes to conversation, giving flavored answers to fruitless questions works the same way. Think about your responses to ritual questions like "How are you?" "What’s up?" "How’s business?" or "How [...]