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A Buyer's Guide To Websites

1/31/2018

Drew Barton (fellow alum), Founder / President of Southern Web: award winning digital agency, recently published: "A Buyer's Guide To Websites".

In this book, Drew skillfully outlines the process of picking a website that is right for you or your goals, understanding legal info. / jargon, and connecting with the right Digital Agency.

As the Champion Networker, I found this literary masterpiece extremely helpful in:

effective communication and exchange with customers, clients or vendors
utilizing website content to drive traffic
using email marketing metrics to better gauge interest and leads
connecting personally with customers and clients using an authentic voice

Click here to visit Drew's site and get your copy of this book!

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The SIMPLEnetworking Tip

1/29/2018

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The SN Tip of the week is to invite a friend. Engage in "tag-team networking" and ask a trusted friend or colleague to attend an event with you. This is an awesome way to foster relationships, expand your networks (vice versa) and pay it forward.

Use this tip to excel in your networking endeavors!

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Weekend Read

1/26/2018

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A great way to spend part of your weekend is reading networking tips! Yes, take time to polish your professional approach, build your brand and learn ways of creating trust. The "SIMPLEnetworking" Book offers 50 practical and useful tips for growing a viable network!
Here are the chapter previews, as a fun teaser:

Chapter 1: Membership Do's - things networkers should do to be effective in their organizations or associations.
Chapter 2: R.S.V.P. - Remembering SIMPLEnetworking Values People - ways to show value and appreciation to others.
Chapter 3: Whine Tasting - the several excuses of why we do not network.
Chapter 4: Line of Credit - ways that we can build trust and loyalty with others.
Chapter5: Brief Cases - short testimonials of how SIMPLEnetworking simply worked.

Click here to read an excerpt and purchase this great book!

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Networking @ Conferences

1/24/2018

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Conferences are such excellent venues for networking, making connections and growing your business. Whether you are an attendee, speaker or exhibitor - or all 3 - you can benefit from this type of event.

Below are my top tips for maximizing networking @ conferences:

Be prepared and have a plan for success.
Have plenty of business cards, contact info / marketing info, etc.
Make sure your online profiles are up to date and link up with others onsite.
Connect with others through engaging questions and introductions.
Follow up in a timely manner with a call to action.
Be focused on growing your networks.

Click here to read more tips and network like a pro!

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The SIMPLEnetworking Tip

1/22/2018

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The SN Tip of the week is schedule a meet up. We all live busy lives but taking time to meet face to face and share networking strategies are golden. Connect with someone in your network and offer to share (or vice versa) things happening in your career, academics or business.

Use this tip to foster quality relationships!

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The SIMPLEnetworking Tip

1/19/2018

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The SN Tip of the week is to have a firm handshake. Studies show that individuals with firm handshakes exhibit more professional and executive presence, are viewed as more competent and gain immediate trust.

Use this tip to master the art of networking!

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