15th Birthday celebrations for Business Excellence August 20th
July 20, 2008 10:45 pm Uncategorized
Looking forward to our very special Birthday Breakfast with International presenter KUREK ASHLEY on the 20th August 7am at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club.
Kurek spoke in 2006 to a packed house at his last breakfast appearance. One of the most exciting speakers in Australia today a large crowd is expected on this very special occasion.
Bookings can now be made to john at- john@businessexcellence.net.au
Copies of a recent two page article in the Sydney Sunday Telegraph- February 24th 2008 can be made available by contacting John at the above email address.
This event is very special as we are celebrating 15 years of continuous operation organising a top speaker every month since 1993!!
WHALE WATCHING CRUISE–SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD 9AM TIL 12 NOON
Aquatic Blue Charter Cruises have given Business Excellence a special price of $60-00 per person for a fabulous morning cruise that in usually $85-00. We are allowed 30- 35 guests for this special event.
Please contact John at the above email address if you want your name down.
5 BUSINESS NETWORKING TIPS.
1. BE ORGANISED
When attending a business breakfast or similar function make sure you have plenty of business cards with you. You may also could have a name badge to help in creating a memory to the people you meet. Spend well on your business cards as they are your first tool in networking. Use both sides and put phone and email numbers in good size print.
2. FLYERS OR SALES/SERVICE BROCHURES
Always have a good flyer or brochure with you at networking functions as an extra tool in your quest to establish your “business identity”. This should be your next step in your marketing and networking endeavours. Search around for a good graphic designer. Presentation in these two things is paramount for increased awareness and business success.
3. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Do not expect instant referrals or business from one meeting and one exchange of business cards. Relationships should develop slowly as people like to do business with people they like and trust. This does not happen at one breakfast meeting. Be genuine and friendly and ask your new contact what they do- not earbash them about your product or service too much at the initial meeting.
4. KEEP YOUR CARDS AND NOTE DETAILS OF THE CONTACT ON THE BACK OF THE CARD.
Put some notes about the new contacts on the back of their cards eg. place you met, similar interests etc.
as this will assist greatly at the next meeting or when you may need their service or product.
5.MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION.
Practice a short intoduction about your self and your business or service to make a good first impression. Be confident and well versed with your business but allow the other party time to reply with their words.
Remember you only get one chance to make the first impression.
MORE TIPS FOR BETTER BUSINESS NETWORKING NEXT ENTRY.
Enjoy our beautiful weather and keep positive in this diffiicult business environment.
JOHN HURD
