Category Archives: Events

Get the most out of your meetings

When you have a meeting, how do you handle it?  Do you research everything in advance or simply turn up and “wing it”?  I’m not just talking about new client meetings here, but any meeting.

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Are you an effective networker?

In order to be truly successful at networking it is absolutely critical that you keep your promises – be sure to do what you say you will do. Few things can be more damaging to your credibility as a reliable … Continue reading

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4 tips to writing an instant speech

Last month two clients asked us to help in this area following last minute requests for them to deliver presentations.  We’ve not come across a more simple and effective formula for writing a speech as the one outlined below. If … Continue reading

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Webinars – the basics

Webinars have been around for at least ten years now and have advanced from the “dubious” dial-up connection, where people were unsure how much it would cost them to attend once call changes etc had been applied, to today’s very … Continue reading

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Exhibitions – getting the most out of them as a visitor

Today and tomorrow sees the Business North West 2011 Business North West 2011 exhibition taking place in central Manchester.  Two days of exhibitor promotions, seminars and networking opportunities with thousands of fellow business owners, directors and managers. I thought this … Continue reading

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What event(s) can you take advantage of as a business?

Another way to stay current and keep your customers and prospects well-informed is to respond in a timely manner to significant events or dates in the year. If there are big ticket industry events or particular times within the year … Continue reading

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Friday 13th

I’ve spoken before about using key dates and events to get in front of your prospects and when a Friday 13th comes around the media is full of superstitious articles, comments and predictions of why things happen on this day.

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International Women’s Day – 8 March 2011

Today sees inspirational and enterprising women around the globe celebrating the centenary of International Women’s Day Is there an opportunity for you to take advantage of either for this occasion or other forthcoming dates?  It will involve forward planning of … Continue reading

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