Monthly Archives: February 2011
Business After Hours
A great way to meet new people is to attend open networking events created by your local Chamber of Commerce or other civic organizations. These might be free for members with a small charge for non-members. Each event will take … Continue reading
Pretend Its Your Own Party
Here is a great re-post from Fabienne Fredrickson: There are a few different types of professional networking events, one of them being the “free-for-all.” That’s the kind of networking where you’re basically thrust into a roomful of people who seemingly … Continue reading
Going the Distance with Network Marketing
There are a LOT of choices when choosing a direct marketing company. Most companies have an appeal for new recruits to go out and SELL, SELL, SELL. The idea is that a quick start-up with successful results will keep the … Continue reading
Be a Networking Observer
Are you new to networking? Have you followed all the tips so far? If you are a bit shy about jumping into the networking fray; allow yourself to take a few baby steps by first being a networking observer. It … Continue reading
The Visioning Process
Networking can bring great insights into your self and your community. Recently, I attended a regional meeting designed to gather opinions about how we can sustain our community culture, environment and economy. The group talked briefly about where our region … Continue reading
Speed Networking
The dating scene meets the business scene. At many networking events you are in a roomful of people, but you don’t have time to personally speak with each person. Speed networking, much like speed dating, allows you to interact face … Continue reading
Executive Women’s Roundtable
Bright and early before the frost melted from the windshield, I was heading downtown to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce for the preliminary meeting of the Executive Women’s Roundtable. My name tag was in place and I had all my … Continue reading
I am a Change Agent
Change Agent: one who creates positive change in the world. I consider myself to be a change agent. Through my chosen profession and my daily interactions with people I try to help others take action on things in their lives … Continue reading


