Business Development Clinic: How to network effectively without having to go out networking in the evening
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Business Development Clinic: How to network effectively without having to go out networking in the evening

  Heather Townsend helps professionals become the ‘Go To Expert’. She is the author of the award-winning and best-selling ‘The FT Guide To Business Networking‘. In this post, Heather shows you that it is possible to build up a network which helps you win business without compromising on your evenings with the family. How does…

Business Development Time Savers: Have a networking strategy – part 5
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Business Development Time Savers: Have a networking strategy – part 5

Probably the biggest waste of time I see lawyers, accountants and consultants do with their business development, is network without a clear purpose or strategy. It isn’t helped by many firms asking their people to sub in for another person at the drop of a hat. Having a personal networking strategy that you can use…

Business Development Time Savers: Have a networking strategy – part 4
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Business Development Time Savers: Have a networking strategy – part 4

Probably the biggest waste of time I see lawyers, accountants and consultants do with their business development, is network without a clear purpose or strategy. It isn’t helped by many firms asking their people to sub in for another person at the drop of a hat. Having a personal networking strategy that you can use…

Business Development Time Savers: Have a networking strategy – part 3
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Business Development Time Savers: Have a networking strategy – part 3

Probably the biggest waste of time I see lawyers, accountants and consultants do with their business development, is network without a clear purpose or strategy. It isn’t helped by many firms asking their people to sub in for another person at the drop of a hat. Having a personal networking strategy that you can use…

Networking for the newly qualified- creating your networking goals
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Networking for the newly qualified- creating your networking goals

You’ve probably heard lots of talk in your firm about networking and “getting out there”. But what does that mean in reality?  You’re not expected to win your own work (yet!) but you do need to be seen as someone who is building a network of people around them.  But how to do this when…

How can I go from networking to ‘show me the money’?
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How can I go from networking to ‘show me the money’?

I spend several days most months working with professionals, such as lawyers, accountants and consultants, helping them improve their business networking skills. Very often I am asked by delegates on my workshops, how to go from networking to ‘show me the money’, i.e. how to win business from my networking activities. Firstly, before we even…

What should go in your relationship plan?
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What should go in your relationship plan?

I was working with a new client last week on a keeping in touch strategy for him, his team members and his existing clients and referrers. As we talked through his current networking practices – which he did very well – it became apparent that with a little more structure he could increase the effectiveness…

What’s your soundbite?
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What’s your soundbite?

I have talked before about the importance of making an impact when you introduce yourself. (See Tip: introduce yourself with impact) However, when Jon and I were meeting with a potential new client last week, we identified that she was struggling with her soundbite. Interestingly, when we asked her what differentiated her, we got a very…

Stop saying ‘fine’ if you want to develop a profitable relationship
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Stop saying ‘fine’ if you want to develop a profitable relationship

I was reading a great blog post by Dinah Liversidge on ‘is being ‘fine’ costing you business’, which prompted me to think in more detail about how being ‘fine’ is hindering your from developing your personal brand and relationships further. Dinah, in her article, examines really well the reasons why we say it. In this…

32 ways to say thank you quickly, personally and cheaply
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32 ways to say thank you quickly, personally and cheaply

Saying thank you for referrals or introductions to people is an important way to express your gratitude, and educate your network that you would like more of these. (This includes both your internal firm network and your external network) With a little thought and pre-planning, you can implement these ideas very quickly and always have…

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