How do you rebuild your networking resume?
Well first, you should start by staying in communication
with your current networking circle on a weekly basis. I can tell you from my
own experience by working a part-time job which requires me to work full-time hours
in and out of the office; it is not easy.
Second, how often do you view your contacts website to check
for upcoming events to attend, post comments for feedback or just view the site
to support their movement? This is important considering that if your
networking circle is strong then others will be more willing to support their
cause as well. It's just like shopping at any Wal-Mart, CVS, Target, Best Buy
or Sam's Club for a particular product or to visit a store for reasonable
price. Consumers shop at certain stores based off other customers experiences
or shall we just say in the most commonly used phrase- Word of mouth. The more
you know about your contacts brand the better chances you have at laying a
strong bridge. A new business opportunity to partner up with or collaborate on
different ideas is a great start to building new relationships.
What two business have you branded with? Do you support any
of brands by wearing their logo or attending their events? Can their logo
benefit a different business? Those questions are extremely important. If you
can’t wear it or promote it due to irrelevance or inappropriate content then
you should re-think supporting brand.
Third, often entrepreneurs get caught up in their own
businesses and being focused on maintaining a successful platform that they
forget about those that need assistance. Did you forget that you also needed
someone to help you promote your business or train you on how to represent your
company? Everyone may not have the skills needed to promote or advertise their
business but their product maybe what every business needs. You should always
do your research and look into the company to see what their offering. I know
that I would regret not helping them and then to look up only to find a
television commercial airing or newspaper article that clearly shows that
they've grossed triple my annual income.
Ex. The first flat panel television, now the first
television was created in 1964 at the University of Illinois.
Yes.... that's
right hours away from our hometown Chicago by Professor, Donald Bitzer and Gene
Slottow. Following that invention of Flat panel TV and then LCD’s which were
both created why because ONE consumer saw a need. For instance, more business
offices, schools, churches or department store has a TV monitor inside them
whether for promotions/advertising or security purposes. This same mentally
should be used towards assisting new and existing business owners that show you
a legitimate need for their product; mainly its value for the majority.
Fourth, once you’ve collectively organized all of your
contacts then it is necessary to place them on a spreadsheet with the direct
names, email addresses and telephone numbers for you to reach out to. This will
give you some structure and help you memorize the telephone numbers because we all have become a little too dependent on our cell phones. I am currently working toward regaining my memory of family and friends telephone numbers. If you are
utilizing your Microsoft Outlook and Google then this will assist you with
memorizing some contacts as well, for those of you that use the internet more often.
Last but not least, You can NOT be available for everyone
all the time. If you work on your professional relationships now and keep your word while
supporting them through some of the busiest times then you will be remembered. You
will be another step closer to leaving your legacy.
Be Blessed!
Sincerely,
Mimi D.
- N.B.S
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